nmuro313 18 Posted August 12, 2017 I've started the pureed phase of my diet and I'm having a hard time incorporating Protein unless it's a greek yogurt or Protein Shake. I can tolerate a scrambled egg, but that's about it. The thought of pureed meat grosses me out. I work in a nursing home and that's all I can think of. What can I do? I need more variety in my life.Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diana_in_Philly 1,426 Posted August 12, 2017 Does tuna salad or very finely chopped chicken salad count as puree in your plan? Egg salad? Sloppy joe? Mashed up meatloaf. Also the ricotta bake from EggFace - those may help. Good Luck. 3 FluffyChix, nmuro313 and Geri Marie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pam_2-06-2017 375 Posted August 13, 2017 Creamy Soups were awesome for me during purée phase. I know carbs and all but sometimes you just gotta mix it up. I made tuna salad with tuna a little mayo and dill pickle relish...that was very satisfying. I had Miso Soup. Grab a packet of miso soup spice mix, beef broth and soft tofu. Good Protein with fluids and oh so yummy. Drop some egg in for extra protein.Boil the heck out of a chicken breast. Put fresh onion, a little cabbage, cilantro, pepper, celery salt, and a touch of cumin. Cook it until the chicken falls apart it's so soft. Remove the chicken, blend the juice and then put the chicken back in. It will knock your socks off. Like a yummy Mexican caldo.Take care 2 nmuro313 and FluffyChix reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrayingForWeightLoss 337 Posted August 13, 2017 I am in the same boat. Purée phase and struggling. Thanks for the tips. 1 nmuro313 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nmuro313 18 Posted August 13, 2017 Does tuna salad or very finely chopped chicken salad count as puree in your plan? Egg salad? Sloppy joe? Mashed up meatloaf. Also the ricotta bake from EggFace - those may help. Good Luck.Yeah tuna salad counts. I can't get it down just yet. It gets stuck and it's really uncomfortable. I'm going to try ricotta bakes for sure. I didn't think about sloppy Joes. I should try that too. Thanks!Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alirocks713 8 Posted August 17, 2017 On 8/12/2017 at 5:21 PM, nmuro313 said: I've started the pureed phase of my diet and I'm having a hard time incorporating Protein unless it's a greek yogurt or Protein Shake. I can tolerate a scrambled egg, but that's about it. The thought of pureed meat grosses me out. I work in a nursing home and that's all I can think of. What can I do? I need more variety in my life. Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app Just thought, when I was on "pureed" stage, I was told that I could eat any type or Protein, doesn't need to be pureed, just chew a lot and make it mush in my mouth before I swallow... I ate chicken, tune, fish and so on my "pureed" stage.. it worked out fine. Good luck! 2 nmuro313 and FluffyChix reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamingsmall 1,125 Posted August 17, 2017 9 hours ago, alirocks713 said: Just thought, when I was on "pureed" stage, I was told that I could eat any type or Protein, doesn't need to be pureed, just chew a lot and make it mush in my mouth before I swallow... I ate chicken, tune, fish and so on my "pureed" stage.. it worked out fine. Good luck! My puree phase, I was not even allowed any eggs lol so its interesting to see the variation! 1 FluffyChix reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamingsmall 1,125 Posted August 17, 2017 I have no advice, just wanted to wish you luck that was the worse stage for me! i abrely ate anythign as puree was just gross. the suggestions above seem to really be the best options! and if your working well with your protien shakes thats good too! 1 nmuro313 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClareBear1 43 Posted August 17, 2017 Also try Beans. I'm vegetarian so my pureed phase will be hummus, black bean Soup, refried beans... 2 FluffyChix and Misskar reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amy2017 5 Posted August 21, 2017 I'm 6 days post op, and my dietician said that Wendy's chili, puréed, was a favorite among patients. I'm not sure if I'll try that. I never had their chili beforehand. 1 FluffyChix reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites