crosswind 134 Posted April 18, 2011 I was really not very prepared for the "diet" part of WLS -- in fact I sort of was not prepared for any of it -- I just picked Dr. Aceves and went because I knew if I thought about it too hard I just wouldn't do itt. But that leaves me in certain quandaries. Like I never "tested" Protein Drink brands. I just ate whatever, and found myself wandering the grocery store aisles trying to figure out what to eat. I am certain this contributed to the Baby food Incident and Operation Isopure's complete failure. So it's day 21 tomorrow and I can have mushies. I have no idea what to try first. I was thinking a litttle bit of cottage cheese and maybe some mashed potatoes or Cereal. What would be your choice for this momentous occasion? What did you eat when you were on mushies, what were your favorites, what was too much for your stomach? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TijuanaPlication 87 Posted April 18, 2011 Scrambled eggs were yummy - I was craving them big time!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeMeMEEE 206 Posted April 18, 2011 applesauce mixed with cottage cheese sounds good! but I love mashed potatoes too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxbins 625 Posted April 18, 2011 I had oatmeal with Splenda and cinnamon thinned with skim milk. It was hot, not too sweet, not chocolate-flavored, and had some Fiber in it. I managed about 1/4 cup. I tried scrambled eggs and could eat about half of one. Seasoned refried Beans with plain Greek yogurt on top was good, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawaii50 4 Posted April 18, 2011 Today was my first day on mushies and I was/am a bit scared. Weird, how attached I got to all the liquids (safe, ya know). Anywho...I made 1 pack of cream of wheat, added cinnamon and 1/2 pack of Truvia and a bit of soy milk to thin it out. I ate a few bites this morning and literally just finished the rest this afternoon. Still working on my cup of tea from this morning too. Never thought cream of wheat could taste so good! I also have some cottage cheese, apple sauce and ricotta in the fridge for this week. Looking for more suggestions, as I tend to stick to the same ole things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crosswind 134 Posted April 18, 2011 Today was my first day on mushies and I was/am a bit scared. Weird, how attached I got to all the liquids (safe, ya know). Anywho...I made 1 pack of cream of wheat, added cinnamon and 1/2 pack of Truvia and a bit of soy milk to thin it out. I ate a few bites this morning and literally just finished the rest this afternoon. Still working on my cup of tea from this morning too. Never thought cream of wheat could taste so good! I also have some cottage cheese, apple sauce and ricotta in the fridge for this week. Looking for more suggestions, as I tend to stick to the same ole things. Thanks all I went to the store and bought some cottage cheese, refried Beans, mashed potatoes in a box, eggs, taco seasoning and salsa, and there this indian thing they sell prepackaged called Palak Paneer which is mild indian cottage cheese with spinach sauce. It's really good, nine carbs per serving and 170 cals. I can not *wait* for the mashed potatoes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mb20mom 9 Posted April 19, 2011 I remember that first day and I had a scrambled egg. I thought it was the best thing I had ever eaten in my life. I ate about 3/4 of it and still enjoy eggs almost every day now. I remember eating refried Beans with melted cheese, ricotta, mashed potatoes, egg salad, tuna salad and applesauce. Enjoy your mushies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guitrman 11 Posted April 20, 2011 I started mushy yesterday and I had mashed potato's that was scary after liquids for so long ate a few teaspoons slowly. Today my first scrambled egg. It was yummy a little more then half and I was full! Good luck! G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellyw74 258 Posted April 20, 2011 it totally blows my mind how little everyone eats. i can not wait till i can be satisfied with a half of a scrambled egg! Kelly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandems mom 3 Posted April 21, 2011 I think mashed potatoes would be too thick, but maybe thinned out with hot gravy....yum! But I think my first food will be an egg. I can't wait to try a soft, buttery scrambled egg...I'm salivating just thinking about it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MegInNOLA 531 Posted April 26, 2011 I'm another one who is really, really ready to have a scrambled egg, but I have another week of liquids. :-) I'll make it. But someone else posted about FF refried Beans with FF sour cream and some FF cheese, and now I'm craving that. LOL All in good time. The fun of this is, it doesn't feel like a "have to." It just feels like something I'm going to enjoy when it's time to enjoy it. I never had that sort of control before. Cheers, all! Meg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda131 214 Posted April 26, 2011 I so wanted advocado. I mashed it up and it was awesome. I think the healthy fat helped with my energy level as well. I was all about the eggs, too. Although I was never a big egg eater before I am having a total love affair with them now. Good luck in that first foray- I remember how nervewracking it was! Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevemeplease 1 Posted May 3, 2011 During the liquid phase I was craving mashed potatoes and counting the days til I could have them. I lived on them for the mushy phase but could only eat 3-4 teaspoons at a time. I tried the cream of wheat but....just wasn't for me. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ready2BHealthier 0 Posted May 7, 2011 I start mushies on Tuesday and am thinking I will do some greek yogurt (bought Chobani vanilla) for Breakfast, some cottage cheese for lunch and maybe some mashed potatoes for dinner. I also have been trying these Myoplex Lite Protein drinks in between. I can't seem to drink too much of one - three days and I'm still working on the first one which has still a few ounces left in it, but that's my plan. I also bought those little Jello sugar free puddings for a treat. I'm excited... I was really not very prepared for the "diet" part of WLS -- in fact I sort of was not prepared for any of it -- I just picked Dr. Aceves and went because I knew if I thought about it too hard I just wouldn't do itt. But that leaves me in certain quandaries. Like I never "tested" Protein Drink brands. I just ate whatever, and found myself wandering the grocery store aisles trying to figure out what to eat. I am certain this contributed to the Baby food Incident and Operation Isopure's complete failure. So it's day 21 tomorrow and I can have mushies. I have no idea what to try first. I was thinking a litttle bit of cottage cheese and maybe some mashed potatoes or Cereal. What would be your choice for this momentous occasion? What did you eat when you were on mushies, what were your favorites, what was too much for your stomach? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites