Post-Surgery Menu
EGGS
SCRAMBLED
two eggs, butter, salt, pepper
OMELETTE
cheese, veggies (peppers, green onion, spinach), proteins (ham, sausage, bacon)
POACHED ON TOAST
poached eggs, toasted sourdough (*lightly toasted*), avocado, salt, pepper
BENNY
poached eggs, english muffin, ham/bacon, hollandaise, chives
SMOOTHIES/SHAKES
STRAWBERRY BANANA
strawberry, banana, yogurt, honey
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER
banana, peanut butter (and/or nutella), milk, honey
GREEN
spinach/kale, apple, banana, cucumber, coconut milk
TROPICAL
mango, banana, coconut milk or yogurt
SOFT OPTIONS
PANCAKES/CREPES
toppings/mix-ins: berries, chocolate chips, banana, syrup, whipped cream
OATMEAL
mix-ins: berries/cream, maple/brown sugar, coconut/ banana
YOGURT
berries, banana, coconut flakes, honey, avoid seeds/crunchy additions
PREPARE IN ADVANCE
CHILLI
ground beef/turkey, tomatoes, beans, onion, garlic, chilli powder, cumin
STEW
beef, onion, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire, thyme, bay leaf
SOUPS
chicken noodle, vegetable rice, tomato, leek/potato, butternut squash, pho, ramen
CASSAROLES
lasagna, baked ziti, shepherds pie
SOFT SIDE DISHES
PASTA
mac & cheese, spaghetti, fettuccine alfredo, bolognese, pesto
VEGETABLES
mashed potatoes, steamed carrots, butternut squash puree, sweet potatoes
RICE
fried rice, biryani, cilantro lime, risotto, rice pudding
EASY TO HAVE ON HAND
BREAD/PASTRIES (*soft)
sourdough, focaccia, buns, croissants, muffins, banana bread, cookies
DIPS
hummus, guacamole, tzatziki, spinach artichoke, mild salsa
MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKES & FLUIDS
boost, ensure, non-dairy protein drinks (almond/cashew-based), gatorade or sports drinks
TOTAL 'CHEAT DAY' FOODS
ICE CREAM/SORBET/MILKSHAKES
the options are endless
CAKES & DESSERTS
chocolate cake, carrot cake, flan, Jell-o, tiramisu
AVOID
crunchy, spicy, hot, acidic, sticky
CRUNCHY
chips, pretzels, popcorn, nuts/seeds
SPICY
sauces, dips, hot peppers
HOT*
coffee, tea (*especially for first 24 hours, then reasonable 'warm' liquids at your discretion)
ACIDIC
citrus fruits, juices, vinegar based sauces, sour candies
STICKY
gum, candy, caramels