I am in stage 3 too. I had surgery 5/12/13. I drink my Protein shakes, eat greek yogart, i have some canned chicken that i blended and added some mayo. I eat a little of that at a time. Also have had mashed tators and Soup.
3 weeks ago I had my lap band removed and had the sleeve procedure done. It's been great so far. Still trying to figure out what I can eat and not eat. I am down 18 pounds! The band was not a good tool for me. I take too much medication (i have MS) and it would get clogged. So, I was in for unfills and fills and unfills and fills. Then it slipped.