[Kick277Jen]

Hi : ). I just had jaw surgery a week ago and I was wondering if anyone could give me ideas for food I can make that's drinkable through a straw. Mostly what I've been eating is ensure, drinkable yogurts and tomato soup--and I'm kind of getting tired of them : )... Also, if anyone knows of ways to help my swelling to go down that would be very helpful.

Thanks in advance,
Jen

[ISneezeFunny]

1. Swelling... ice the jaw (around the area of the surgery, not directly on top of the stitches) for roughly 10 - 15 minutes about 3 - 4 times a day.

2. ensure's good... so is slimfast

Milkshakes
Mashed potatoes
Fro yo
Applesauce
Pudding
Jello
Baby food (actually pretty good... )

If you have a blender, you could potentially make veggie/fruit shakes.

[bushg]

Potato soup.

Cream of celery soup, black pepper take some couscos and cook it or rice and add some American cheese, a can of tuna... break it a part so it is thin and chopped or just. It should be pretty drinkable and have a nice change of flavor and giv eyou pretty much energy... the left overs you may need to add milk when you reheat it.