<p>Pureeing Lays and sour cream made me laugh out loud. But, honestly, since calorie content is not a problem, go for it! How about guacomole? It could be smooth and salty, and not too spicy if that’s a problem.</p>
<p>I think you are a great mom! Sorry I don’t have many great ideas (for whatever reason, my son did hand injuries :>))–but keep in mind that some day in the future, this will be a big memory and hopefully, a laugh.</p>
<p>Garlic salt makes almost anything fill a “salty snack” craving. Good luck!</p>
<p>I broke my jaw a few years ago…I was off work for 6 weeks, mainly because the Dr. explained my energy would be low. After a few weeks, I reported to the Dr. that I felt depressed, he explained that was expected from the frustration of trying to communicate, low energy and the total disruption of my life. I will say, I never questioned the importance of healthy food choices after this experience - you could feel your energy return after eating a really good protein shake- within 20 minutes!</p>
<p>I had upper/lower jaws broken (on purpose to correct my bite) and wired **** for several weeks. I thought I would enjoy sucking down milkshakes everyday, but after the first 48 hours, I had my fill of ice cream. I was desparate for <em>food</em> other than Ensure. At one point, I put a donut into a blender with milk in hopes that I could get it into the itsy-bitsy space between two side teeth. No such luck. The gap I had for liquids was the size of a lentil (smaller than a pea). I couldn’t get any meats chopped small enough. For variety, I was able to dilute mashed potatoes with chicken broth so that was a nice treat. There are many more healthy shakes available on the market as compared to when I was in this situation. Beverly International has a protein shake (just add milk or water) and the chocolate tastes fabulous: Ultimate Muscle Provider. I, too, had very little extra weight to lose and went back down to my high school weight (at 5’10" 128 pounds). If your daughter can get her hands on the Beverly shakes, they will fill her up much more so than Ensure and she won’t have to drink one as often than Ensure. I would definitely make arranges with the school to find a private place to slurp a shake. Best of success!</p>
<p>Warmly,
Doreen</p>
<p>Someone posted this recipe on here a week or two ago and inspired me to make it. It was delicious!</p>
<p>1 frozen banana cut into 4 pieces
2/3 cups of milk (I think you can add more)
1 T honey
1 T malt (I’ve used Ovaltine, but Instant Breakfast powder would probably work)
1 t instant coffee</p>
<p>Throw then all into a blender or use an immersion mixer on 'em and gulp it down. The frozen banana provides the thickness you usually get from ice cream, so it’s delicious and considerably better for you!</p>
<p>Now that I think about it, a little bit of cinnamon in there might not be bad…</p>
<p>Thanks for all the words of encouragement and food ideas. It has been a rough week. Monday morning she sees the specialist and we are hoping the hard wire will be replaced with orthodontic banding. They want her to gain a little bit of mobility over time. Hopefully, this will allow her more ways to take in food.</p>
<p>Sunday evening was the worse night. She waited too long between meals got over hungry ate too much too fast and then got sick. We are supposed to cut the wires to prevent choking but she begged my husband not to cut them. She did not want to have to risk extending her time wired. So we anxiously watched her struggle with getting sick (trying not to get gross).</p>
<p>As to one of the earlier questions, she is able to speak but it is sometimes difficult to understand her. Again, once the wires are removed, it should be easier for her to communicate. One of her teachers has kept a supply of Ensure’s and Atkins shakes in his refrigerator for her. She will not take one to school at our suggestion but I guess it is more difficult to say ‘no’ to a non-parent. </p>
<p>Similar to above poster, she is 5’10" and maybe 125 lbs. I know she has lost weight but nto sure how much as we do not have a scale. </p>
<p>I am glad you have enjoyed our interesting mix of recipes. I can also confirm for anyone who may be curious…yes, you can puree biscuits and gravy. I am originally from the North so I am newer to bicuits and gravy and not a fan of them. My daughter loves them and while not the most nutritious they are packed with needed calories. I have also found a way to sneak in some extra protein and fiber. I have added a 1/2 cup of endamame to purreed ravioli and pureed chicken soup. She cannot see it in the ravioli however she did notice some green in the chicken soup. I told her it was the peas. </p>
<p>Have a great weekend!</p>
<p>Lots of good advice. Unless is was some heavy duty slam bang contact on that jaw I’d make sure she’s had a bone density scan. I know I studied ballet for many, many years and the urging to loose 5 pounds or 10 pounds was always heaped on even the thinnest. To have her teacher remark that she was “too thin” sent off alarm bells in my head. Be a good mom and make sure her bones are in good shape as long as you’re back and forth to the doc for the jaw…</p>
<p>If she gets really depleted, her doctor could do a round or two of IV fluid.
I had extreme morning sickness in my pregnancies and wasn’t able to keep anything down for a few months. It is incredibly debilitating. After each IV round, I felt so much better for a day or two.</p>