Question about oral surgery?

Question

My Godson had a tumor removed from the right side of his face, malformed on the jawbone. He had a bone from his hip replace the bone, and has his mouth wired shut. He is 5 years old, and it is hard for his parents to cope with him complaining about eating only liquids. What kinds of foods would you recommend he eats, i.e., yogurt, milkshake, etc. for a kid his age to eat and fill him up. The side of his mouth that he had surgery on is the side that is wired closed, so he can fit small amounts of soft foods in his mouth.

Answer 1

He needs to be drinking pediasure.Shakes for kids that are full of vitamins and nutrition.He might be able to eat mashed potatoes with lots of milk so that they are really smooth.Maybe jamba juice?

Answer 2

You might try this fruit smoothie:

1 cup milk

1/2 cup plain yogurt

1/2 cup frozen blueberries

or strawberries

1 tablespoon honey

Blend until very smooth

Drink through a straw

You could also add a small amount of whey protein to help with appetite

Answer 3

omg im so sry to hear that. mashed potatos, cream of wheat a lil bit of oatmeal would be good.

i hope he feels better soon.

Answer 4

give him well cooked meat. It should be soft & should melt into his mouth like steamed chicken or fish.