Puree & Soft stage

[Tristaleann90 5]

My friend an me who also had the surgery two days after made ice cream today is really simple

We used one scoop of vanilla whey Protein an one scoop of Cookies an cream whey Protein

then we added in our far free Milk (or whatever milk you use) we used ice this first time an put it in the blender to mix it but I recommend to use a vanilla yogurt instead. It was really good

[MindiJean 93]

Wow you lost 19 lbs in 9 days that is awesome!!! Good for you. I have lost 8 lbs and I had surgery on Nov 1st!! Maybe you should stick to your liquids a little while longer jk! Sounds like we are doing about the same we are very fortunate. I hate it when I hear that others are having troubles because I know that could have been me!

Did you have your surgery in GB? I'm having mine in Milwaukee on November 20.

[laurab136 21]

You should be so proud of your weight loss!! I read some of your posts and I am so sorry you having a hard time!!! Although I am getting through this fine' date=' I can relate to all of your thoughts because I have the same ones, for some reason they just haven't gotten to me yet!! You will get thru this hopefully sooner than later. We are all here for you. Good luck [/quote']

Awww thank u so much!!!! And yea I am proud and happy of the loss just struggling with food lol

[outwithbenjiboi 227]

I'm nearly one month out, and I'm eating 3-4 oz per meal, depending on what it is. 4 oz of yogurt, Soup, even pureed chili.

No way I could do 4 oz of soft eggs, tuna, pureed chicken though.... Not even 3 oz really without discomfort.

[deejay1383837872 17]

Do the math.....4 ounces is 1/2 cup and 3 ounces is a 1/3 of a cup. That is all you should be eating now. Relax....you are doing fine.

[Hope4me45 4]

Hello everyone my surgery is on Monday Nov 11,13. And I and nervous, but will stand on my faith in the name of Jesus . But my question is after surgery what did you all drink (liquid diet) after surgery? I would really appreciate any ideas. Thanks so much

[deejay1383837872 17]

Your nutritiionist should have given you an entire packet of what to do along with meal plans and recipes for your Protein powder. I had cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, Tomato Soup made with milk and I put unflavored Protein Powder in it. Also you can have fat free puddings thinned with a little milk, greek yogurts with no fruit pieces and if that is too thick, thin it with a little milk. I really liked the kids gogurt, went down real easy and was thinner than regular yogurt. Strain the Soup of any mushrooms or pieces of chicken. MIlk, soy milk or Lactaid milk. Liquid Protein drinks too. Drink 6 to 8 cups of Fluid a day and try to get your Protein up to 60 grams a day. I had my surgery October 24th and I am now on mushy foods. You will be lucky to get 300 calories in you a day. Remember drink s-l-o-w.....Warm foods may better than cold or visa versa. Does this help???

[2Big2Skate 328]

The Cooking for Bariatric Surgery for Dummies book has a lot of great recipes and ideas. I'm 6 days away from purees but my focus is set on meats. pureed or not, its still meat, and Im an american man lol. eggs too. WOOHOO!

http://www.amazon.com/Weight-Loss-Surgery-Cookbook-Dummies/dp/0470640189/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383946262&sr=8-1&keywords=cooking+dummies+weight+loss+surgery

[BladeFox 235]

I'm gonna buy The Bullet and make all of my pureed foods when the time comes - at least that's the thought. I would rather be in control of the salt than trusting packaged food options.

[deejay1383837872 17]

Puree meats after you cut them up real small, blend them and then mix them with a little mashed potatos and gravy. I used Country Crock mashed potatoes and keep them in the fridge for a few tablespoons here and there. I cooked up some butternut squash and pureed them. So good with a little splenda brown sugar substitute and sprinkle with cinnamon. I have had pureed chicken, new york steak and pureed tuna noodle casserole....Yum. By then you are so ready for meat. Tonight I get to go out to dinner for my son-in-law's birthday to a Longhorn BBQ Place. I want to gnaw on a rib bone and I can!!! The only thing you can't do is eat a lot of biscuits or bread. So, taters, veggies and a rib bone with a little meat on it. If you stick out your tongue and someone can still recognize what it is, chew some more!

[joseppecamp 4]

I just finished my liquid diet. I'm blending everything first. We cook like usually and I get a couple table spoons and come broth for liquid and I'm ready to go. Spices are you're new BFF!!! Season everything. Good luck. My fave right now is shepherds pie!!!! Got it at a local restaurant. I'll be eating it for days!!!

[Soontobethinner 9]

OH my I start purees on Thanksgiving. I SOOOO can't wait for pureed turkey and mashed potatoes. Turkey first of course. My other plans are:

Turkey Chili - you eat it all together so blended should be any different

chicken Tortilla Soup - no rice or tortillas .. already has good flavored broth for blending

pureed fish

I just so can't wait to have hot food. 2 wks clear, 2 wks full liquid, 2 weeks puree....come on THANKSGIVING!!!

Day of surgery 10/29...244 today 232 12lb in 12 days....I'm good with that.

[staceyvapeach 10]

I'm so envious of every one, I'm still on liquids 5 days out of surgery I really feel like I'm going thru withdrawal! I actually had a dream I was eating regular food, sigh one day like they say dreams do come true. Guess this phase will pass soon

[Guest Sleeved&NotLovinIt]

Stacey, I think the grass is always greener. My surgery is tomorrow and I wish I was in YOUR shoes, 5 days out of surgery!!! Lucky you.

[nomorecupcakes 45]

I agree on the different taste PackerGrl! i just started the full liquids phase and that's not too exciting either. I can stand the same flavor for quite some time, but I'll be honest.. all this talk about pureeing regular foods makes me feel nauseous. When I get to soft foods, I will just stick to regular soft foods that are soft and smooth all on their own. I don't mind pureeing certain Soups, but when it comes to things like meats and chicken, that is something I can't stomach! But you go to all the girls that are getting crafty with the meals!