icanbreath. Girl Scout Cookies Thanks-a-Lot Several Girl Scout Cookies are LID-friendly. . I think I will deserve comfort. Trader Joes Creamy Unsalted Peanut Butter Im not going to lie, I didnt care for this peanut butter that much. Thanks-a-Lot, Lemonades, Peanut Butter Patties, and Thin Mints are all vegan and do not contain iodized salt. * Variety of unsalted tortilla chips -Kitchen Basics unsalted vegetable stock (the only ready-made veggie stock I could find without salt added) Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Brown Basmati - it is said that basmati rice is the best rice for LID because it has a lower amount of naturally occurring iodine. You can microwave them for a quick meal. They have 16 g of carbs, 2g dietary fiber, 11g sugar, and 3g protein. -Trader Joe's Cream Almond Butter (No Salt) They are also a bit sour so it helps with the salivary glands. I hope your treatment is completely successful and you have a quick recovery. I have read that you should just keep all the clothes you wear in the room with you and not wash them for like 8 days to allow radiation to dissipate. I think I can handle natural pb and banana's for sandwiches often but I probably need a little more in the option category. Karey, This put the surgery off until 11am. I really appreciate how detailed this is! Kosher Non-Dairy https://onabutterflyswings.wordpress.com/tag/vegan/, http://thyca.org/download/document/229/Cookbook1pgEng.pdf, http://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/phillipines, https://lidlifecommunity.org/countries/usa/usa-foods/usa-breakfast/usa-other-breakfast/#jp-carousel-8956, https://thyca.org/download/document/408/LIDSlides.pdf, Follicular Variant of Papillary Thyroid Cancer. I worried about the salt or possible exposure to excess iodine, but since the meat did not taste like it had salt or seasoning at all I figured I should be pretty safe :) I had 16 days left before my RAI and I don't think that little bit of exposure if any will do much harm at least this far out :) I hope I am right! 18 g whole grain. Will be using after the LID. This blog was a time and life saver!! Regular, Double Stuff, Golden Oreos are all great little pick-me-ups. Organic Bragg's Hawaiian fat free apple cider and tropical fruits with ginger dressing. I used quite a few things from Trader Joes thanks to Kareylynns posting! I appreciate your link. Any hints / tips would be so appreciated. We'll start with questions about LID and move onto questions about RAI. Thanks, Kareylynn. ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. Does anyone know of anywhere else maybe closer to Boise Idaho that I can get Rich's creamer (i.e. When I finally woke up this morning I was SORE!!! -Mother's Sodium Free Plain Whole Grain Brown Rice Cakes I made the best chicken fingers ever last week. I have tagged all my vegan recipes and you should be able to find them here: https://onabutterflyswings.wordpress.com/tag/vegan/. I found 3 kinds of Lara Bars that are ok (1 has dates and cashews only and it doesn't say they are salted). -Trader Joe's unsalted nuts (I like the "Just a Handful of Dry Roasted Unsalted Almonds"-- they come in individual serving packs--great for a quick snack) It is NOT iodized. I use Morton's kosher salt in my kitchen, everyday. Im doing my 3rd round of LID in 3 weeks, going on 5 years cancer free but theres still traces. Tocopherol is a naturally occurring chemical element found in a variety of foods. It is commonly called vitamin E in a generic sense, as vitamin E substances are made up of tocopherol and similar elements. Kind Regards, Tonya E. Parker, Quality Assurance Manager, TW Garner Food Company., Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste -I use this for curries and soups. Used when making crock pot beef roast. I was overwhelmed with what to make for my husbands upcoming radioactive iodine treatment. I LOVE to eat and they don't even consider the hormonal changes I'm going through! SO good that I'm planning to continue with these products and a few others found at other stores such as: Daiya brand cheese shreds, Kirkland's Dark Chocolate Super Fruits (at Costco) and a product called Just Mayo. Hello all real quick question. Far better than last year's LID diet. Anyway, I was looking for suggestions on how to stay healthy and happy during this time like vitamin supplements or drinking lots of water or exercising lightly? I have honeyed cashews and they are a great snack Hope that helps! It has really helped me get ready for the LID. There are also a lot of ingredients in their foods that I dont know what they are. 6 weeks is a long time to be on this diet. Purchased at Fresh Market. Hope all is going well for you. Great for soups, risotto, mashed potatoes, etc Make sure to read labels because the regular Progresso broths contain sea salt. I just added some kosher salt to it to make it taste more like regular ketchup. Thanks, Kareylynn! Mar 08, 2020 @ 16:45:36. Elmhurst Milked Cashews This stuff is delicious! Uncle Bens Ready Rice Brown Basmati it is said that basmati rice is the best rice for LID because it has a lower amount of naturally occurring iodine. Her cardiac team came in before hand several times to go over the surgery with all of us there (grandma, grandpa, mom, me and a family friend) and told us to expect her to be in surgery at least 3 hours but anywhere from 3-4 to be on the safe side. Use the Tabs below to see our daily LID menu by meal. I left for Seattle around 6am and finally got home around 8pm last night! I thought I'd ask about the salt in their products, and this was their response: I also ate a lot of their hummus, peanut filled pretzels, PB&J sandwiches with their bread and organic carrot juice (it's worth a try!). Lots of Hugs as Always, I hope all goes well. Fresh fruits and vegetables are always a safe bet. But I don't want to put my spouse at risk when he returns to the room. *DrivingI stop meds tomorrow. Best wishes!! Just wanted to share my finds - hope it helps some others! KBye ~ Wendi. Rice Noodles I found these rice noodles at an Asian Market. I typically drink tap water, or water from a Brita filter at home, and water from a water dispenser at the office (not sure what kind). I have heard tales of people ending up in the hospital because they didnt consume salt on LID. I hope everything went well with your low iodine diet and test. I guess I am a little frustrated as it seems that no matter what I want to eat, there is some list somewhere that says NO! Rice. Im glad to see some products on your must that I wouldnt have thought to include with my LID diet grocery list. Aug 22, 2021 @ 23:55:08. Read labels. A reading of the labels of the stuff listed showed no salt, no dairy and no soy (the big "3" to avoid in my opinion). Broccoli), -Black Bean Salad with Corn, Red Peppers, Avocado, -Roasted Cauliflower with Red Chile, Cilantro, and Lime, -Grilled Corn, Tomatoes and Avocado Salad. Seeing it all written out helps me to think about everything that I can have on a low iodine diet instead of what I cannot have. They have Unsalted, Organic White Corn Tortilla Chips and they are amazing, just not salty. recipesforsustenance I plan on going to trader Joe's to look for food tomorrow before I start the diet. Anybody like me out there? The "fixings" were all fresh had no seasoning on them at all. Purchased at Harris Teeter grocery store- found in soup/stock section. The beddo I wash the sheets, throw them awaywhat? At the time I couldn't find it the store was all out of it but does anyone remember that? I'm going to Trader Joe's later to (hopefully) find some good snacks I'm allowed. On my second round of LID, I started calling, emailing, or sending Facebook messages to different food companies (many products have the contact info on the label). I'll ask the grocers at Whole Foods and Trader Joes for helpbut just throwing this out thereI'm also bummed about saying a goodbye (for a few weeks) to soy milk and I see my favorite almond milk has sea salt in it! I have cancer and am doing the radioactive iodine treatment next week. The David brand does not contained iodized salt. I was miserable and hungry. Ingredients list 10 mg of sodium. HI!!! When I suggested/asked for one very popular company to back their word in writing they then refused and retracted their statement. After reading labels I'm going to focus on sodium reduction when I'm off LID! No iodized salt in Trader Joes Brand Products! Other lists (NIH) say foods with milk ingredients are allowed in very small amounts. Can radiation seep through plastic? It is flavored, but has no sweeteners and no sodium (LaCroix, Perrier, Trader Joe's sparkling water). Best wishes! As always, read labels before buying product. Whole Foods Publix Non-Dairy Creamer My store brand plain non-dairy creamer did not contain salt or seaweed products (carrageenan), but the other flavors did. 18 g whole grain. Aug 22, 2021 @ 23:40:38. Found a few LID recipes and products that might be helpful! Prior to discovering the iodine connection, I thought I was eating more healthfully with spinach, seafood, nuts, strawberries, yogurt, etc. That's right- we're from the south! If you should have any further questions please contact me. Youve made it so easy. My husband recently had his five year check up and lab work and he remains CANCER FREE! traders joes great place to find items for low iodine diet. Jan 16, 2023 @ 20:14:36. Awesome post! They are quite filling and tasty :) An airbed does not seem comfortable. Im confused about butter. Im glad I found this site. Quaker Instant Oatmeal (Plain) Oatmeal is an easy breakfast. traders joes great place to find items for low iodine diet, Papillary and follicular thyroid cancer (differentiated), Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2), Mental challenges of living with thyroid cancer, ThyCa fundraising and thyroid cancer research grants. Some of the items may be made in a factory that does make products with soy but as for the ingredient, they have products that do not contain these. Yes!!! Your hard work on this was greatly appreciated. Conr tortillas were good with their ground turkey. Milan says, "It's such a nice treat to start off a new weekand they're usually always under $7!" ughhhh this is not for the weak. This Earth Balance Soy Free product is mentioned by Daria on her LID Blog: :http://thelowiodinediet.blogspot.com/. Planning ahead for LID helped me a lot. Based on what I have read, there is a lot of information available about LID diets, but quite a bit of information that my doctor did not address with me, and some conflicting information. I probably would not use their products to be on the safe side. So knowing that, grandpa was extremely relieved knowing grandma was in the ICU now and was on her way to recovery! I cant image. You are so welcome! I knew there was more. Maybe 5 minutes after eating it I crashed hard, I slept so hard I did not take my night pills and did not wake up until my son woke me up at 6:45am this morning and then I promptly fell asleep until 11:30 am!!! Looked forever for a bar of chocolateThis was it! * Unsalted tortilla chips Yes TJ's is a wonderful store for LID items! I hope all goes well for your husband. I was a nervous wreck when I started reading about the LID. Yes, an employee will gladly go around the store with you to help you with restrictions. So, I hope I am not out of line by posting this but I was kind of hoping that you all might share some of your "yee-haw, I can eat this" snack/food ideas that you discovered you could eat while on the LID. Trader joes made it so easy to find good tasting iodine free items. I highly recommend LID Life Community (lidlifecommunity.org) as a resource. We wonder why we're all taking pills for out blood pressure when two slices of bread can have half a days sodium serving before we even put anything on it!!!! She made it through surgery now the healing process can begin and he can be by her side again! No red dyes. Grandpa wanted us to bring him a peanut butter and spun honey sandwich along with some pretzels :) Mom had her peanut butter and sugar free blackberry jam sandwich with cheetos. I have the cookbook but if anyone has links to good "prepared" options that old be GREAT! Its a brand new bed bought at christmasIt has a water proof bed lineris it safe or should I sleep on an airbed? Yes, I need to see the big picture and not focus on the bad, but that's easy for them to say! I got so sad for not having an accurate explanation on why and what food should i take. * And I can't seem to find no salt margarine. Thank you so much for posting this!!! Salt is listed in the ingredients list, but I called the company and was told that they do not use iodized salt. The daiya cheese substitute contains sea salt which is banned on the LID diet. Hard to believe you can have bacon on LID. Drain and put the squash into a bowl. Make sure you read labels. Yes, Tostitos brand items are okay to eat on LID (as long as they do not contain any forbidden ingredients) Tostitos and Frito-Lays brand products do not contain iodized salt. Customer Relations -Cucumber Refrigerated Salad- keeps for 2 mo! Ingredients list 5 mg of sodium which I think occurs naturally. Sugar is little higher than we generally prefer, but when on the LID.go for it! We are starting the 2nd round of the LID diet for my husband to start his radioactive iodine treatment next month. Trader joes Dry roasted and unsalted pistachios. There is a brand I saw yestereday at wal-mart called Good Karma and its main ingredient is canola oil. Have questions about navigating your Inspire support community or need assistance from one of our Inspire Moderators? Thanks this will help. With the exception of soybeans, you can eat all fresh (and frozen) vegetables. Yay! Thomas Bagels The plain, blueberry, onion, and cinnamon raisin flavors are all LID-friendly. Our first 21 days on the diet we pretty much followed the diet from the thyca cookbook and it was so hard. *I was looking for no salt foods. Trader Joses Chicken & Green Chile Tamales these tamales do not contain cheese or iodized salt. RAI Please check back and let me know how you are doing. I was considering wearing the same old jamas the entire time and throwing them awaybut then wondered if I shower often will this not be helpful? On my third round of LID, I found a wonderful resource, http://lidlifecommunity.org. Coconut milk can be used in Indian or Thai curries or soups. Amanda. The island of Marken in the IJsselmeer has been connected by embankment with the mainland since 1957; the . So around 4am I crawled out of my bed where I was semi comfortable to get things ready to go to Seattle. Purchased at Harris Teeter grocery store. You are so welcome! Avoiding salt just to avoid iodine is counter-productive and not advisable. Im sorry you are having a hard time finding something to eat on your low-iodine diet. Sea Salt contains naturally occurring iodine and sea salt will be disclosed when used. I was able to find out that corporate for trader Joes has guaranteed that they do not use iodize salt in any of their trader joes name bran products DO STAY AWAY FROM ANYTHING THAT STATES SEA SALT. Make sure to check out http://www.lidlifecommunity.org. Jul 15, 2019 @ 02:04:12. Jul 21, 2012 10:41 PM. As long as there are no other non-allowed ingredients, Newmans Own products are fine to eat while on LID. Original and Lightly Salted Original Pringles are both LID-safe. Are you sure you want to block this member? There may be regional differences in ingredients, so always check. Second thank you, thank you and thank you for all of your research and phone calls. Kitchen Basics Unsalted Beef Stock this stock is delicious. This is day 3 of my LID and I'm not gonna liethis is tough! It is also really good in coffee, adding the essential creaminess that the other creamer alternatives just dont provide. Aug 19, 2019 @ 21:33:47. Here is the link to my original post https://www.inspire.com/groups/thyca-thyroid-cancer-survivors-association/discussion/no-iodized-salt-in-trader-joes-brand-products/. Zero sodium/zero sugar. http://www.lidlifecommunity.org is a great resource if you need to do the diet again in the future. Trader Joes Tuscan Pane Bread although many of Trader Joes breads do not have dough conditioners in them, most contain sea salt. When asked how she felt she said "I feel like shit" LMAO so we know grandma is on the mend and will be home soon enough :) I am so relieved!!! I contacted the company to see what type of salt they used in their products and got this response: I have received your inquiry regarding our Texas Pete Hot Sauce and the salt in our products. Once again, thank you for sharing your journey with us and sharing all of your found information. I'm getting ready for the LID and love trader joes products. what else can I put on my coffee.I still need to make my Mayo My WBS is scheduled for next wed how soon after do you think I will get my Rai ,I know I have to wait for the radiologist to call me with the results then schedule .I just want to be done ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. Apple Cranberry juice. This granola is delish! It tastes pretty good too! * Corn tortillas Thank you for these great ideas. I've been using the trader joes album along with the other albums and want to thank everyone who has worked so diligently putting them together butit's still hard. ~Wanda.. We are starting on the LID on Monday for his second scan. 3g sugar. Ive learned so much and am glad I can share my recipes and experiences with others. I start my LID tomorrow. If anyone else knows of any grocery items, respond to this and maybe we can make a master list to help others! Feb 11, 2018 @ 19:43:52. I think chocolate is on a lot of do-no-eat lists because it oftentimes contains milk products (think milk chocolate). Their hummus is amazing with their whole wheat tortillas it was my go to for most of the time when I didn't feel like eating as well as their whole wheat bread and avocado. Kosher salt can be easily found in the grocery store next to the table salt. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Daiya dairy free cheese substitute shreds (mozzarella) Not all Daiya products are suitable for LID. Also I would like to have some bread or bagel but I guess I get confused when I read Thomas Bagels and it says it contains soy but yet its soybean, but not sure if that is soybean oil which we can have or soy beans. Lots of LID friendly Grocery products discovered! (Didn't think to ask.) It includes the west Frisian island of Texel off its northern tip. Not to burst anyone's bubble-but my docs said not to use/trust any product that companies say they use non-iodized salt-unless they can put it in writing! We then walked around a bit so he could get some air, breath a bit and then we all headed back up to the cardiac surgery waiting room. I wish my Trader Joes was closer 80 miles away. By researching which type of salt food companies use allowed me to add a lot more products to my LID diet the next time I did it. I have been reading through postsand trying to answer my questions through those so as not to bother anyonebut geez that takes too much timeso I have decided to postand many of you veterans will find yourself repeating yourself and for that I apologize. Good luck to you! I used this coffee creamer to make Overnight Oats and was really happy with the results. This is a low iodine diet, not a no salt diet. Ingredients: apples, strawberries, apple juice concentrate, blackberry puree concentrate, natural flavor, red raspberry juice concentrate and ascorbic acid. potassium iodide is the iodine in iodized salt. No whammies! There are two types of Elmhurst Milked Cashews.an unsweetened variety and a Barrista approved variety. I would buy this product even when Im not on LID. I went to Trader Joe's and they know nothing about this No Salt whole wheat breadthey even checked the computer at the store?? These last two are "finds" for the LID list :) I did read that Trader Joes does not use iodized salt in their brand products. Thank you for your many comments and views. Ending week two of my second round with LID. Also, available in Beef flavored bouillon- both are. Is that good? It is best if rice is limited on LID. I was very surprise to see that oreos are ok to eat since chocolate is not allowed. Just remember to check ingredients in the stores. and don't worry about soy lecithin, it's the one soy that is allowed. Cocoa, itself, is not a banned item. So Delicious Dairy Free Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternative This yogurt is delicious! I hope your hubbys RAI is completely successful and he has minimal side-effects. I have also enjoyed their fire roasted no salt salsa. Is that for fresh as they may have dye? Amy Feb 26, 2017 @ 16:00:55, Thank you for this posting this. Will continue to buy these after the LID! Oreos Oreos are vegan and as long as they are a flavor that doesnt contain prohibited ingredients, they are acceptable for LID. It was great to have on hand to make soups. Sep 15, 2018 @ 00:46:09, You are so welcome! I was shopping for bread in Trader Joes, and one of their employees offered to call and see which ones were low iodine. FOR EXAMPLE: Frosted Shredded Wheat are ok to eat! I love Trader Joe's! Some Wal-Mart's may carry this buttery spread. Trader Joes Crumpets these are great toasted and smeared with peanut butter and/or jelly for a quick breakfast. I also found a salad dressing/marinade. I am staying between 75-96 consistently since I started the LID! 100% Natural The first time I did LID, I was miserable. Salt free, gluten free and no MSG. I was able to find out that corporate for trader Joes has guaranteed that they do not use iodize salt in any of their trader joes name bran products DO STAY . Sep 08, 2017 @ 13:05:04. Also, Pomi makes a box of chopped tomatoes with no salt added. Glenny's Cashew & Almond Whole Fruit and Nut Bar I found mine at Fresh and Easy0 mg of sodium, fat and cholesterol. Add honey, cinnamon and sugar (or sweetner) and mash away! There's also a great Facebook group for LID. THANK YOU! There are some restrictions on certain kinds of beans, but black beans and garbanzos are considered to be fine. recipesforsustenance It does get easier each time. All feedback will be appreciated. On my way for my second dose of RAI (higher dose). I've never read so many labels in my life.my eyes hurt. Trader Joe's No Sulfur Dioxide I've found a few products, through the help of this website and through scouring the shelves of grocery stores, that have made cooking and eating while on the LID diet a bit easier. Check out this website: http://www.lidlifecommunity.org/, Thank you for these posts ..They will be very helpful. The Annual International Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference and Regional Workshops, Download our free Low-Iodine Cookbook (PDF), Rally for Research and Thyroid Cancer Research Grants. Trader Joes Organic Super Dark Chocolate with Almonds it didnt feel like I should be eating this chocolate.it was too yummy. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Finally around 12pm the anesthesiologist team came in to prepare grandma and she was wheeled off to the operating room around 12:30pm. I wish you the best of health in the future. Vegetables lots and lots of fresh vegetables. recipesforsustenance Lots to choose from i made lots of baked garlic fries with their russet potatoes and their ketchup is so good! They researched each item on their lists and have it in writing from the food company that their products do not contain iodized salt. Am I missing something with Trader Joes? Zero % sodium; low sugar. Doing RAI at home. I seen you have Tostitos brand salsa in your picture is that ok to have? Thyroid cancer support group and discussion community. Hi! Thank you for this post. Gluten-Free recipesforsustenance Its great on everything . Here is a sample of vegetables you can eat: asparagus, artichokes, mushrooms, cabbage, carrots, radishes, lettuce, celery, bell peppers, kale, chiles (jalapenos, serranos, habaneros, poblano, New Mexican, Anaheim, cubanelles, Hatch, etc), tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes (skin must be removed), turnips, turnip greens, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, spinach, eggplant, mustard greens, squash (zucchini, yellow squash, Hubbard, spaghetti squash, acorn, pumpkin, butternut, etc), Brussels sprouts, green beans, collards, parsnips, okra, Swiss chard, rutabaga, jicama, kohlrabi, snow peas, rapini, bok choy, beets, corn, tomatillos, etc, Thank you so much for this posting, and all the work you did! Sour Candy/Gum Products Used After the RAI, 1st Food Request After RAI/LID Diet Ended, Tangerine Pumpkin Snack- Great for Halloween & Thanksgiving, Middle Eastern Salad- Full of Fresh Veggies, Strawberry & Kale Salad- omit cheese during LID, Chimichurri Sauce for chicken/beef/veggies, Almond Milk- quick & easy to make at home, Easy Garlic Broccolini (or use reg. https://thyca.org/download/document/408/LIDSlides.pdf. I ended up taking a lot with me, but I had no idea how long we would be there so I planned out so I would be covered until late last night :) I packed banana chips, apple chips, unsalted tortilla chips from Trader Joe's, fresh strawberries, "cuties", unsalted sunflower seeds, hard candies, Kosher salt (non iodized of course) in my salt grinder, my pepper grinder, garlic powder, lime juice and a couple other seasonings, an avocado to make guacamole, a knife so I could cut my avocado and bottled waters :) It is a LOW iodine diet, not a NO iodine diet, afterall. I plan to use disposable plates/bowls/cups/utencils so that they can just be put in the trashno exposure. However, it's likely very safe for the LID. I still have almost two weeks to go. Publix Country StyleHashbrowns Peeled potatoes are allowed on LID. I found on another site that the chicken chile verde burritos were safe for LID, but looking at the ingredients, it has enriched flour and I thought that was on the do not eat list. The ingredients of the shreds are: Filtered water, tapioca flour, expeller pressed non-GMO canola and/or safflower oil, coconut oil, pea protein, salt, vegan natural flavours, inactive yeast, vegetable glycerin, xanthan gum, citric acid (vegan, for flavour), titanium dioxide (a naturally occurring mineral). Grandpa really needed a smoke to alleviate his anxiety and worry. * Unsalted canned veggies (black beans, corn, etc) Hi everyone!! I have read so many things about LID - I thought I read that there is a bread, peanut butter, chips and a salsa that are all allowed on the diet. The Tuscan Pane does not contain sea salt. * English Crumpets w/Cinnamon - soo good toasted w/buttery spread and jam I love rye bread and was really happy to find out that the Pepperidge Farm brand is safe. Just check the labels. This diet will be so hard on him but with your help, I think I can make it alittle easier. THANKS SO MUCH!!!! is taboo, along with things like eggs, soybeans (the beans and sprouts, not the oil or soy lecithin) and all dairy. Does anyone know what it is? Thank you for your email. Stick to the guidelines and you should be fine. I start mine in three weeks and need to have some convenience items to have in the car - I have two children and with activities every night it is not possible to make things in the cookbook everyday. I think So Delicious has a soy-free, LID-safe style cheese substitute. La Banderita Corn Tortillas I dont know what I would have done without these tortillas. Try not to worry about messing up. , recipesforsustenance Also, is sparkling water ok to drink? Did you contact the sellers to make sure of the type of salt they used? I assume you are preparing to do a whole body scan. Beef flavor bouillon. It does melt and add a cheese-like creaminess. Thanks for all the info! I called the manufacturer and they gave me distributors in Boise to call and none of them have it. Filled with seasoned ground beef, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and salsa, tacos make for a quick and easy meal. I dont love how it tastes in coffee, though. It was such a relief to hear she made it through the surgery :) The doc told us that the next 48 hours are critical after this type of surgery but she would be in ICU 2-3 days then moved to a regular room for another 3-4 days and that she may be home by Saturday if she cooperates with the rehabilitation team if she doesn't she will go to a rehabilitation facility for 1-2 weeks!