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Hey all,

I am doing well with recovery from my surgery. Am feeling really positive and motivated and have stayed on the liquids for two weeks now... I have no idea how I managed it but I did!

I am starting soft food diet for two weeks tomorrow and am a bit nervous. With the liquid diet I felt so in control and new exactly what I was doing and I am worried that when I go onto soft foods I won't be in control anymore, has anyone else had this feeling?

I need some ideas for some meals, is it okay to have mashed potato mixed in with shredded chicken and gravy?

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks :)

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chicken is a solid and is one of the more difficult foods for our bands. I'd advise against any solid meats at this point. Refried Beans, oatmeal, mashed spuds, mashed yams, overly cooked veggies like broccoli and cauliflower.

If you want to puree the chicken and add to your mashed potatoes that should be fine.

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Every person has their own instructions, but my nut advised against potatoes and other starches because they want me to focus on Proteins first, then veggies, then carbs last, if at all. I'm five months out and that still guides me. Good luck!!

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That said, I really didn't have a soft foods phase. I had six weeks of full liquids (example would be cream soups), then regular food. Some soft foods I think might be chili, scrambled eggs, hummus, ricotta or cottage or cream cheese, puréed anything (I used my blender a lot and added more Protein and veggies to Soups that way). Protein will satisfy you hours longer than starches. So try to make protein your main ingredient and build around it. Don't be afraid to eat nontraditional foods. I've had hamburger for Breakfast and eggs for dinner many times. Who cares? If it's healthy and it works for you, then do it.

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