New bandster seeks answers to food/calorie intake

[LindaV 0]

Hi Trip...,

I have made creamy potato cheese Soup with extra milk added and pureed to the consistency of cream Soup. I also added some cooked meatloaf to it and blended it smooth. That way I didn't feel so left out when my family ate meatloaf and mashed potatoes.

Yogurt and yogurt smoothies have been pretty filling as well. There are lots of different flavors so they don't get too boring.

My protien shake is chocolate mixed with milk. Tonight for dinner I might try one with a little extra cocolate and some ice to make a smoothie. Since bananas blend so well, I might add a little extra milk and try blending in a little banana or Peanut Butter...the list is endless. My doc says if it can fit through a straw and is doesn't have chunks, I can have it.

Someone else suggested pureeing veggie Soups. Most of the condenced soups can be pureed pretty smooth. I've ben told bean with bacon is really good.

Hope this helps.

Check out the "May 2006 Band Crew" thread. I think there might be other suggestions there since none of us who have been banded this month have reached the mushie stage yet.

[legallyKristin 0]

If you check the food thread, there are lots of other recipes on there for the different stages that may help!

Kristin