Puree Nightmare - Louise S
Being a big foodie, I found it incredibly difficult to stick to a puree diet for the full day. I found the choice of food very limiting and requiring a lot of thought and preparation to stick to this. It seems that you can't just have a little snack without a lot of thought.
For breakfast, I only had a smoothie as I had a bit of a panic about what I could actually eat. The variety of choices only occurred to me on my way to work, so feel I missed out of a lot of calories first thing. If I had been better prepared I would have definitely blended porridge or had yogurt or something more filling. By the time I got to work I was starving!
I went to Asda to pick up a snack in the morning because I was feeling tired and needed a little pick me up. It was when I went into the shop I hadn't appreciated the lack of information on packaging for people on a puree diet. My usual go to would usually be a packet of crisps or chocolate but obviously that was out. I opted for some frubes and another smoothie. Still starving after it. I definitely think more companies should get on board with providing advice about texture on packaging to make it a little easier for those who need it.
Lunch consisted on a Slimming World Butternut Squash soup. I have made this a few times before and really enjoy it. However I do normally counteract the goodness with a big slice of bread or two. Obviously that was out of the question, so I just stuck to the soup. I still felt so hungry after this.
As part of the lunchtime fun, we all made puree desserts and had a little competition. I am by no means a baker but I was pretty proud of my Strawberry creme de la creme (literally Angel Delight). Not as much effort as everyone else but practical for a service user with these recommendations!!
By the afternoon I felt so tired due to the lack of calories that I was struggling to concentrate. I also found that because the foods I was eating ended up more as drinks and it did not require chewing, that I did not take as much fluid on board as my brain was tricked into thinking I was drinking enough fluids. Not the case. By mid-afternoon I found myself nearing the end of my managers dessert that I had found in the fridge for a energy boost. (Sorry Debbie!) It was delicious!
I must admit, by the evening I had accepted risk of aspiration and devoured sausage and mash. This experience has made me have further insight into what client's go through when we make these recommendations. I will definitely think back to this experience once I start my dysphagia course next month and need to make these recommendations regularly. Definitely a valuable learning experience.
Being a big foodie, I found it incredibly difficult to stick to a puree diet for the full day. I found the choice of food very limiting and requiring a lot of thought and preparation to stick to this. It seems that you can't just have a little snack without a lot of thought.
For breakfast, I only had a smoothie as I had a bit of a panic about what I could actually eat. The variety of choices only occurred to me on my way to work, so feel I missed out of a lot of calories first thing. If I had been better prepared I would have definitely blended porridge or had yogurt or something more filling. By the time I got to work I was starving!
I went to Asda to pick up a snack in the morning because I was feeling tired and needed a little pick me up. It was when I went into the shop I hadn't appreciated the lack of information on packaging for people on a puree diet. My usual go to would usually be a packet of crisps or chocolate but obviously that was out. I opted for some frubes and another smoothie. Still starving after it. I definitely think more companies should get on board with providing advice about texture on packaging to make it a little easier for those who need it.
Lunch consisted on a Slimming World Butternut Squash soup. I have made this a few times before and really enjoy it. However I do normally counteract the goodness with a big slice of bread or two. Obviously that was out of the question, so I just stuck to the soup. I still felt so hungry after this.
As part of the lunchtime fun, we all made puree desserts and had a little competition. I am by no means a baker but I was pretty proud of my Strawberry creme de la creme (literally Angel Delight). Not as much effort as everyone else but practical for a service user with these recommendations!!
By the afternoon I felt so tired due to the lack of calories that I was struggling to concentrate. I also found that because the foods I was eating ended up more as drinks and it did not require chewing, that I did not take as much fluid on board as my brain was tricked into thinking I was drinking enough fluids. Not the case. By mid-afternoon I found myself nearing the end of my managers dessert that I had found in the fridge for a energy boost. (Sorry Debbie!) It was delicious!
I must admit, by the evening I had accepted risk of aspiration and devoured sausage and mash. This experience has made me have further insight into what client's go through when we make these recommendations. I will definitely think back to this experience once I start my dysphagia course next month and need to make these recommendations regularly. Definitely a valuable learning experience.
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