Peanut Butter? Pureed Or Not Pureed? That Is My Question...

[hope2Bfitand40 37]

I swear I searched for this in all of the posts, but didn't find my answer.

Can I have a little Peanut Butter on a spoon during the pureed stage? I am three weeks post-op and I must admit I am having trouble with pureed foods, and I've been still eating a lot of yogurt and drinking shakes and powders? utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury broth; however when I cross over to food, I'm probably eating soft stage food rather than pureed.

I need more options. Any thoughts on peanut butter?

[erin00glen 9]

I've been eating Peanut Butter by small teaspoons since week 3. No issues with it for me but I may get yelled at by my nut. We'll see on my appt on the 2nd. Can't wait for some soft foods. So tired of Soup, egg beaters, and ricotta cheese.< /p>

[hope2Bfitand40 37]

Thanks for the info. I am in the same boat with the Soup and eggs. I think I'll try ricotta today!

[aroundhky 1,174]

I started eating teaspoons of Peanut Butter the 2nd week and it was ok with my Dr. Has Protein and since I started getting hungry the 2nd week, just a teaspoon of it helped satisfy me. Just make sure not to drink with it. It was tempting for me since peanut butter makes me so thirsty. But I didn't give in and 5-10 minutes after I eat it, the thrist goes away.

[Dooter 1,457]

The reason for the pureed food is for safety in healing your surgery. The Peanut Butter texture is fine for that. I was told at that stage that I could have some peanut butter, but not a lot because of the fat. Of course I got the low fat Skippy.

[hope2Bfitand40 37]

Thanks everyone. I am sure this is normal, but the pureed stage is rough. I have only one more week, which I think I can handle. Looking forward to a bite of Peanut Butter tonight!

[chyna86 17]

I am two weeks post op and HAD to have some peanut butter! I went to the store and was so excited I opened it my car and grabbed extra crunchy instead of extra creamy! LOL. I went back for the creamy and I can eat it fine at 2 weeks. Only 1 tablespoon though

[Indymom 132]

My foods list has Peanut Butter on the "no no" list. Awfully high in fat. That said, I've enjoyed a bit here and there - I just don't make a habit of it. It's some good Protein, and if I'm feeling a little icky I just toast a piece of bread and do a thin layer of PB . . . it's perfect.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

You can order PB2 online. It's dehydrated peanuts and you can mix it with Water to make Peanut Butter with way less fat. It's a powder so you can put it in stuff too.

I ate Peanut Butter as soon as I was off liquids.

[Artichokes 42]

PB2 sounds great...I just looked at their site. How much would you put in a Protein Shake? is the one with chocolate good, too?

[hope2Bfitand40 37]

I have used PB2 in my Protein Shakes. I put about 1 tablespoon. It gives a nice flavor, but for some reason it thickens my shake, and that I'm not fond of.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I've never tried the chocolate.< /p>

[BlackBerryJuice 349]

I have used PB2 in my Protein shakes. I put about 1 tablespoon. It gives a nice flavor' date=' but for some reason it thickens my shake, and that I'm not fond of.[/quote']

Out of curiosity, how do you mix it in? Doesn't it get all hard if you put it into a cold shake? Do you use a blender or just a spoon to mix?

[hope2Bfitand40 37]

Blackberryjuice, it is PB2 is powder; so no, it doesn't get hard, just mixes like the Protein powder. I have also used regular Peanut Butter in a shake years ago, and it didn't get hard either.

I use a blender, just a cheap one serving blender from Target.

Oops, sorry for the typo, I didn't proofread (obviously).

[Artichokes 42]

Just ordered a jar of each on amazon....they are on sale!