Oh YIPEE.
Hip Hip Hooray!
Hallelujah!
Lana got clearance at her 2 week appt today to graduate to a blended diet.
Anything she would normally eat, she can now just put through the blender and drink!
That may not sound too appetizing to all of us, but to a jaw surgery patient, it is heavenly,
divine, simply wonderful!
I had made Albondigas soup a few days ago hoping she could just have the broth but it had too many particles in it. So we saved it. That was her request when we got home from her appointment.
So we put it in the blender, meatballs and all!
"Heavenly, divine, simply wonderful!"
She was able to exercise her jaw and must do so 15-30 minutes morning and night.
She learned how to change her bands.
She got to brush her teeth and learn just exactly how she must do that at this point.
She will start now on her medications that she has been on this past year to stabilize the bones.
She can now lay flat when she sleeps, and not propped up. But on her back only. No side sleeping.
Her swelling is decreasing.
A young teenager walked by the room we were in while at the dental office,
so swollen and moving very slow.
Her mother said she was 5 day out of surgery. I am so glad we are beyond that first week!
Her diet needs to have lots of protein and even calories.
She is essentially feeding her bones at this point.
And she must continue to intake water. Drink! Drink! Drink!
Peanut butter in her shakes, protein powder, etc.
Any desserts can be blended, thinned with milk.
Fun to see what we can come up with.
Dang! She just might end up gaining weight!
Happy eating to us all!
Hugs,
Heidi
Update:
This is dinner....chicken pot pie (thank you Megan Lee)
This is dinner....chicken pot pie (thank you Megan Lee)
When it's blended, it's green. And it tastes just like chicken pot pie!
My tummy is satisfied and full today! I have had 3, very thick, yummy soups today! First one was Albondigas soup (mentioned/pictured above) one of my faves and it was soo delicious! Yes, we totally blended up the meatballs, yes it sounds absolutely nasty and YES I ENJOYED EVERY LAST SECOND OF IT! Blended meatballs you say? You just threw up a little in your mouth? Totally understandable. But guess what, after 2 whole weeks of strictly broth and water it was heaven heaven heaven! I have to admit, even as my mom is blending up dinner I think "ew, not appetizing, am I really going to drink that?" and sure enough I do! And you bet your bum it's delicious to me!
Thank you Sesy!!! For making me delicious soups and sending them with dad so I can enjoy them now! You are the best! And she sure is an amazing cook!!!
Well I am going to share something that is a favorite of mine and my dads.
Italian soda- homemade
Easy Peasy
All you need:
ice
half and half
7up or carbonated water (I like 7up, pops likes carb.water)
syrup (choose your flavor..we love vanilla)
Dont ask for measurements- when I make things I dont always measure. So here's what I do:
Grab a glass
Fill with ice (this is key!!)
Fill with 7up (somewhere around half way)
Pour in syrup (enough so liquid raises about an inch or two)
Pour in half and half (enough to color it white about half way or so)
Stir a little
Sip to taste!
Add accordingly!
Enjoy!
and then enjoy some more!
HAH. How do you like that for a recipe? Go and try it, I promise you'll love it! If you dont- you did it wrong..call me for assistance..and then try to understand what I say as I talk with my teeth together. :)
Well, Pops is back in town and its movie night, so if you'll excuse me- I've got to go party!
Peace and love!
