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missyinacage
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This cracked me up, since Chili was also my first soft food. If you like it, try ground turkey instead of ground beef. Beef can be a little harder to digest in the early days. Enjoy!
Bridge1967
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Won't the beans bother you, gas pain? Sounds delicious!I have progressed to soft foods which means one thing...chili!
Mostly tinned chicken but tomorrow I'm going to cook. I have a couple of soft options to make. But I'm really looking forward to chili. Boy, I miss texture.
Arnygal324
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Way to go. I just wish I could have something besides my pre op diet. I'll get through this though!
Bridge1967
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Well, anyway, you and I are on the outside at this point. When is your surgery?
Arnygal324
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Its April 1st
Bridge1967
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Wow, real close! I'm hoping mine is in June or July. Still need to tie up some loose ends.
Arnygal324
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Yes very close. I'm excited but also nervous at the same time! I hope you get your date real soon
suzannethemom
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So how did the chili sit with you? I’m super curious.
rjbj
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It's a turkey recipe. I was a little worried because a turkey paste I had kind of got stuck a few days ago. This was no worry though. Everything about it was great.
I had a half a cup worth. Feeling good about an hour later. Haven't had any bean-related exhaust. Well, not yet.
suzannethemom
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Did your chili recipe include the regular spices or did you have to tone it down? I am wondering if we can consume spices after surgery.
rjbj
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Nope, the spices were not toned down at all. It wasn't 5-alarm chili or anything. So far, I haven't noticed any bad reaction to spices. I had a chicken vindaloo paste last week that was pretty darned spicy but did not seem to hurt. Honestly, we're running out of room for all the spices that I've bought since I started on the various medically prescribed diets.
suzannethemom
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That is really good to hear. I was assuming that I needed to eat bland food in the beginning stages. I know everyone’s new stomach is different, so I will proceed with caution when the time comes. I’m adding chili to my menu!
Arnygal324
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Stop you are making me hungry
missyinacage
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I just made chili with ground chicken last night, since I accidentally pulled that out instead of turkey. ALSO SUPER GOOD! I had no idea. So, go ahead and mix it up, people lol
I love Wendy's chili. It just has the right amount of tomatoes, beans, and chunks of burger. Fun fact: Wendy's originally only had 4 food items on their menu. Burgers, fries, frosties, and chili (created to use up burgers on the grill that didn't sell and began to overcook - genius!). I know I could make my own chili, but it's an occasional fast food indulgence for lazy me lol.