Soft (stage 3)

I'm about for weeks post op (Monday) and I will be cleared to start soft foods. I recently invested in a 1qt (1.5Litre) slow cooker as I'm just cooking for myself, but I don't really know where to start using it. My mother's old stewed beef recipe is calling to me as it's always been a favourite and soft, melt in your mouth beef sounds perfect for this stage. But she didn't write it down so I have to remember what she taught me. Does anyone know any good stewed beef slow cooker recipes?

I am about to start the soft food stage and that means i can have hummus. I love hummus, but ehat am i supposed to eat it with? Cant do raw veggies or chips/ crackers. Any ideas?

Whether it's white or brown sugar, adding just a tablespoon of it to tomato sauce will make the flavor really pop.

Ok so I just tried this and it was surprisingly yummy. Crust 1 cup mozzerella 1/4 parmesian 1 egg Seasoning of your choice (I used Italian seasoning and garlic powder) Topping Low carb marinara (I used Rao's) Sprinkle of mozzerella Turkey pepperoni Mix all the crust ingredients together. Put parchment paper on a pan. Spray with cooking spray. Shape mixture into the size of a personal pan pizza (6" or so) on topof the parchment paper. Spread marinara on top of crust mixture. Sprinkle mozzerella. Add turkey pepperoni (I use 6 pieces- you can use more or less). Cook 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Let cool when it comes out of th…

Oh my gosh I love this stage but I have to be careful because it hurts sometimes but overall I love it I have loss 26 pounds every since this surgery I have been walking a lot and drinking a lot of water Sent from my TMRVL4G using BariatricPal mobile app

I madethis today, wanting some deviled eggs, and decided to switch up the mayo with hummus! I used spicy hummus and they were DELICIOUS! 4 eggs hardboiled 3-4 TBSP hummus (I used supremely spicy hummus by Sabra mixed up) I TSP mustard A teeny bit of mayo will help make it more creamy for those who like a more creamy filling Slice eggs in half and combine yolks with hummus, mustard, and maybe mayo for filling. Fill egg whites. Consume! I made it with 3 TBSP hummus and a tbsp miracle whip and 4 halves (or two eggs) was almost 14g of protein!!!!

Has anyone made the ricotta bake and added ground beef?

I am toward the end of my soft phase and decided I really wanted a hot dog. I have always liked Field Roast's vegan frankfurters. Lower in calories (190), no cholesterol, low in sugar and carbs and 20g of protein. I also discovered these Keto hot dog buns made from the Lewis Bake Shop that are not made with flour. 1g net carb, 70 calories per bun, low in fat and, the kicker, 10g of protein. I ended up only eating 2/3 of it but, MAN, was it good. I got my hot dog, got my protein, got my veggies and don't feel bloated or full. Highly recommend this combo.

I love to experiment in the kitchen. Today I took 15 ounces of Premium Canned Chicken Breast (3-5oz cans DRAINED), 1/2 cup of Hidden Valley Fat Free Ranch, 1/2 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar, 4 slices of Butterball Turkey (Diced) and Tony Chachere's to taste; mixed it all together. Not too bad for a different take on canned chicken. According to the MyFitnessPal App the nutrition breaks down this way for a FOUR (4) ounce serving.. Calories: 193 Total Fat: 7g (saturated 3.2) Cholesterol: 35mg Sodium: 957.5mg Total Carbs: 7g (Sugars3g) Net Carbs 7g Protein: 20.5g Calcium 12.5% Iron 3% Vitamin A 3% Vitamin C 3% If you try it…

1/2 cup organic sweet potato 3 pasture raised eggs 1.5 Tbsp raw almond butter (just almonds on ingredient list) combine and cook like pancakes for a few min on both sides with coconut oil. I topped with sliced banana.

Hey all, just wanted to share this yummy recipe that is good enough to replace mashed potatoes! this has a much lighter mouth feel and a touch of sweetness from the natural cauliflower flavor. I find an immersion blender works best. Tried in my regular blender and it did not work so immersion or food processor is recommended. 1. Break up a head of cauliflower into florets (stem pieces too). 2. Toss with olive oil or spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 3. Roast at 300 degrees for 20-25 min until tender and golden but not burnt. Keep an eye on it. 4. Put roasted cauliflower in a sauce pan (If you have an immersion blender) …

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/buffalo-cauliflower-with-blue-cheese-sauce-3362800

Just seen a super easy recipe for cauliflower mac & cheese. It’s one head of cauliflower, a quarter cup of Greek yogurt, a half cup of cheddar cheese, salt and pepper and parsley. as you probably guessed you just boil the cauliflower and then salt and pepper then add Greek yogurt and cheddar cheese until it’s melted and parsley on top. I can’t wait to try this it’s some thing I can actually have on the soft food diet and I can use fat free cheese to make it even better for me.

I had resigned myself to a very plain Thanksgiving meal this year when I decided to see if there were any good low carb chicken & dressing recipes online. I found one for “Southern chicken & dressing” and it was a huge success! (https://www.mytableofthree.com/low-carb-southern-dressing/) My mom had laughed & said I’d probably be eating that on my own when I told her it involved almond flour as the main cornbread ingredient. It’s not low fat because it’s made with almond flour, coconut oil, & heavy cream but we aren’t exactly eating much right now. I even decided to sub low fat buttermilk for the heavy cream/vinegar combo it suggested & it was sti…

I have posted a version of this before but since i have new recipes to share, thought I'd start over. At first I drank my protein shakes like a good girl. Then I struggled through them. Then they made me sick. By the time I was post op, I was so sick of them, I’d rather have starved. Three things saved me. 1. If you find yourself getting nauseated with them, chances are quite good that you are lactose intolerant, especially after the surgery. I take lactaid pills with my first sip and it really helps with nausea, diarrhea, gas, gurgling, cramping hell. 2. I found two shakes I liked. Yours will be different but for me it was Chike Coffee protein, Syntrax mint chocolat…

Does anybody know of some good protein ball recipes? If so could you please share!! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Im 6wks post op. I've eating mash potato, scrambled egg, egg salad, chicken salad and refried beans. I am sooooo sick of these choices, I need some new suggestions! I am not a chef and work 2 jobs so time limited. Any help you guys can give me I would love! I saw a stuffed mushroom, which sounded yummy but not sure if I can have that yet??

Hi guys, wanted to share 32 High protein full liquids/soft food recipes with you from my blog: https://twosleevers.com/facet-recipe/?fwp_recipes=full-liquids-soft-foods&fwp_dietary_consider=high-protein I hope you find these helpful!

I am beyond frustrated to say the least. Every appointment I go to I hear different information. My doctor told me to stay under 20 g of carbs a day where as my nutritionist says under 50. My doctor says I can substitute meals with protein shakes and my nutritionist says cut back on the protein shakes and eat more meals. I am at a loss and I am not losing! I am having about 100 grams of protein a day and 600-700 calories 6 weeks post op. The most I can get in is 3 ounces at a time. The nutritionist told me today to eat five meals and get up to 1000 cal does this seem right, once again different then the surgeon. What are you guys doing at this stage???

Does anyone have a recipe for this???

Hello everyone I'm new to this I'm on my 5 week after sleeve surgery and would like some advice of what should i eat or what can i eat. Any ideas. I just hear so many diffrent yes you can or no u can eat this or that. Lol thank you! Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using BariatricPal mobile app

I am so confused thinking about the next stage. I get things have to be soft but my team says protein first then vegetables. How is everyone making recipes and doing the protein first? I am really interested in everyone's go to or favorite stage 3 foods. Thanks so much!

So today was my first day on phase 3. I ate my first meal shredded turkey deli meat and reduced fat cheeses total 2 oz. Well I was able to eat 1 oz. I had a meeting at my daughter's school and while walking up to the door it felt like the food was stuck . I chewed forever waited 3 min in between bites. And 15 min later there I was vomiting in the office trash can. I felt much better, then 30 min late I was running to the restroom vomiting again. I don't want anything else to eat. I'm done. Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

I just ran across this recipe and it reminded me that I haven't eaten ricotta cheese in a while. I made Shelly's Ricotta Bake not long after surgery but that was it. I will have to try this. It also, looks like a great option for people who need something to take to a potluck. http://leitesculinaria.com/84915/recipes-baked-ricotta.html How do you like to use ricotta cheese?

OK, I was craving bariatric-friendly Mexican food this week and couldn't find a recipe that grabbed me, so I made this one up. Obviously, you can vary the seasoning/spiciness to taste. This isn't too spicy because I can't handle that right now. Hope you enjoy it!

Where do you shop for bariatric approved foods? What brands do you buy?

Even four years after surgery I still have trouble with chicken sometimes--but I figured out how to make chicken salad right after surgery that we could tolerate and enjoy during the soft foods stage. It's stupid simple but very creamy and delicious, and of course, high protein, high fat, and low carb. I felt stupid when I poasted it 4 years ago but it's actually very popular amongst my blog readers and on pinterest, so I figured I'd share it here. . You’ll wonder if this will be bland and tasteless with just few ingredients, but I promise you, it won’t. Super flavorful and extremely easy. Creamy Chicken Salad recipe

Hi, I am starting week 5 of soft foods RNY 7/31/17 and looking for some good recipes. Labor Day weekend is coming up also, so want to be prepared! Anyone have some ideas?

Hi, I am 7 weeks post-op. I would love to share post-op recipes with people. I made a great asparagus soup a few days ago. I can post my recipe later today, but need to run to the gym now. I just wanted to get my interest out there. Marigold

Is taco meat shredded cheese sour cream and taco sauce considers a soft solid? lol I know it's a stupid question

Does anyone have recipes for high protein soups?

As a single parent I'm always looking to make things,with minimal ingredients, maximum taste...so here's something I made during my pre-op phase that was sooo tasty I froze it until I get to my pureed phase post-op (8 days to go) Broccoli (I went with frozen because I wanted to make a lot) 1 can Cream of Celery (look for low fat/low sodium varieties if you want) 1 white or yellow onion diced Salt n pepper In your med or lrg saucepan saute onions in olive oil until soft, maybe 5-7 min In the same pot, add broccoli, water and boil your broccoli until soft, maybe 10 min Pour off water If they are soft enough you can mash them with a fork for big broccoli tidbits or pop them…

This recipe is being shared from Bariatric Pal Craving bread? Fill that craving with this declicious and almost carb-free cloud 'bread.' Cloud bread can be used as a snack or part of a meal. Note: This recipe makes about 10 peices of bread. Refrigerate leftovers. Ingredients: 3 eggs, separated 3 tablespoons whole milk cottage cheese or 3 tablespoons cream cheese 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 (1 g) packet stevia or your favorite sugar free sweetener Directions: Preheat your oven to 300*F. 1. Separate the egg yolks and whites into two separate bowls. Make sure that no yolk mixes with the egg whites. 2. In a large bowl mix the egg yolks with…

Hello all. For me stage 3 is actually scarry since I am now on a cardiac diet due to an arterial blockage this last week. I'm supposed to stay away from high fat and red meats, but my pureed foods were add mayo or dressing to everything. Does anyone have any soft food ideas that meet both bariatric and cardiac diets other then fish? I am not a fish eater usually but am trying to work it in more but it always seems so dry without the added fat. Please any ideas are welcome. Sent from my LG-H343 using the BariatricPal App

Crustless quiche! This morning, I used four eggs, 1 cup of skim milk, 1/2 cup 2% cheese, 1/2 cup bacon bits, 1/2 cup chopped onion, salt, pepper and dried mustard powder. Baked in the convection oven at 350 for 35 minutes in a pyrex and it's delicious! It also reheats well, so that's a plus. I think I might use two whole eggs and 4 egg whites next time to pump up the Protein and I didn't have any spinach or mushrooms to add to it or I would have. Think of all the possibilities! With the summer veggies coming in, you could add tomato, zucchini, asparagus...YUM! What are your favorite quiches? Give me ideas!

So I eat these ALL THE TIME NOW. Like I will never eat plain eggs again. Four ingredients (not counting salt or pepper to taste): 1 egg 1 pat butter 1/2 tablespoon of chipotle chilies in adobo sauce (smooth blended sauce) 1/2-1 full tablespoon of plain greek yogurt (I have the zero fat version, but the full fat would be fine too if you want the extra fat) Heat small frying pan with butter until bubbly (I ususally do a medium high heat for this phase to get the pan hot and melt the butter before adding egg). While pan is heating, crack egg into bowl, add ingredients and then scramble up until the mixture is combined well. Turn heat down to medium low heat (lower …

Hey folks, I'm two week post-op and I'm technically in soft-foods, but they need to be REALLY saucy or in soup to stay down. Anyone have any good recipes for vegetable-based sauces outside of the tomato and squash family?

Tofu in your broth w/green onion & cilantro. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey there everyone. So, i've been learning how to cook recipe that adjust better to my new life style post-surgery ( 1 month in here ). Mostly my family has been the ''test subjects" for this one as i'm still learning to cook just the right sized portions for myself, and making stuff that both myself and my family can enjoy together. So i put this one together. I believe it more appropriate for a ''soft foods'' stage, but i don't really see a problem of you adjusting or even just talking to your doc if you are still on puree and see what he thinks of it. Just don't push yourself before the right time for it. That being said, the Recipe is not ''locked down'' and ca…

Ok, so I've got a pretty good grasp on proteins during stage 3. My question is: what side dishes are you fabulous folks making to supplement your meal(s)?

I'm about 4 1/2 weeks post op & on a full liquid/ very soft food diet & this is a recipe my Nut gave me along with others. I just had it tonight & it tasted great, of course I couldn't even get down a 1/2 cup but enjoyed it so I thought I'd share this. The only thing I added was black pepper & some shredded Parmesan cheese on top. 3/4 cup low fat cottage cheese 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce 1/4 tsp basil 1/4 tsp oregano 2 egg whites (egg whites should be used in recipes only-not to be eaten individually Mix together. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes until warm & egg whites are warm. Enjoy!!!

Does anyone have a eggplant parm recipe???

I love soup! I have always been a Soup lover and have fallen deeper in love since having RNY surgery. I made the following soup(s) tonight, Sunday night and will be making the third one on Friday night. Sharing is caring! Low Carb Avgolemeno (Greek chicken, Lemon & Egg Soup) INGREDIENTS 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken 10 cups chicken stock or broth 3 eggs ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice 2 cups cooked spaghetti squash ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped salt and pepper to taste freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Add the chicken and broth to a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. In a medium bowl whisk the eggs and lemon juice togeth…

Ok this is a recipe I found on MFP and I was jonesing for some cake. So why not try it? The carbs ended up being higher than I wanted, but the calories were lower than I expected. Yours will vary depending on what products you use! Chocolate molten "lava" cake/individual sized - takes about 1 min Mix 1 TBSP of each: cocoa powder (I used Swiss Miss hot chocolate no sugar added mix, about 1/2 of the pkg) flour sugar (I used Stevia in the Raw) Add a pinch of salt (very very little) and 2 TBSP of NF milk. Stir, stir, stir. Spray a ramekin (or a microwave safe small dish) with non-stick spray. Pour the batter into it. Take a piece of sugar free hershey's cho…

Swai is Asian catfish. I like this fish better than most white fish because it is very mild. It has a slight fish taste, and it accepts seasonings and flavors very well. You can get a 2lb bag at Walmart for about 5.88, that is about 6-8 fillets. 1/2 of Swai Fillet (weigh to get the exact weight, aim for 3oz at first, increasing as you can eat more) Seasoning of Choice, I use FlavorGod Lemon and Garlic 1 teaspoon Ghee or butter OR Spray Olive Oil or Coconut Oil Preheat oven to 350 Use a piece of aluminum foil about 2-3x the size of the filet. Take a piece of parchment paper 2x the size of the fillet, fold in 1/2 to make a pocket. Rinse the fillet, do not pat dry, …

This is a recipe I have created, modified from several recipes finding what works best. You have to use real crab, you cannot use fake. It will not be as low carb if you use fake, plus well its fake. I buy my crab at Sam's Club. They sell a 1lb pasteurized lump crab, for $19.99. If you live some place you can get fresh crab, even better. I was making these by the pound but I found the 1/2 pound at a time batches much easier to manage. This recipe makes nice moist crab cakes. I use Flavor God seasonings because they are high quality and low in sodium with no sugar. 8 oz of Real Pasturized Lump Blue Crab 1 egg 1 TBSP Coconut Flour 2 TBSP Almond Flour/meal 2 TBSP Lemon G…

Hello All i need a little help coming up with some recipes for my pureed/soft food stage of my diet. My doctor is a lot stricter than some others. My Pureed/Soft food list is: Eggs, Beans (Hummus), Dairy (Cheese, Ricotta, Cottage, Greek Yogurt, Milk), Seafood, Poultry, Deli meats (no sugar, no rind) No: Fruits, veggies (potatoes, salsa, pasta sauce), nuts, beef, pork, carbs (bread,crackers, rice, pasta), Soup, sugar Does anyone have any good ideas for something this strict. I already thought about ground chicken, ground turkey, deviled eggs, eggs with turkey bacon and cheese, egg salad, tuna salad, deli turkey with hummus maybe. All ideas welcome. My Mom is an …

Quick and easy for lunch or dinner. Premade chicken Meatballs (found organic at Whole Foods). Place in mini muffin tin and cook per directions (these were pre-cooked but I heated longer than it said to). Heat some marinara out of a jar. 2 meatballs, 2 T marinara, add 1/4c mozerrella. About 170 calories. About 16g Protein. Very good and a nice change from plain chicken.

Any good places you suggest to eat when you are in the soft food/approaching the regular food?

I do hope everyone loves pancake. I know we can't have Aunt Jemima anymore, But I felt that its as close to the real thing. You will be amazed what the ingredients are. High-Protein & Low-Carb pancakes for Fat Loss and Muscle Gain-Bodybuilding Lose Weight and Gain Muscle Eating Protein PANCAKES. Low Fat Protein rich recipes with Victor Costa Muscle Building Low Fat Meals and Recipes Protein Pancakes Lose Weight and Get Cut Eating Pancakes.Muscle Building Nutrition with Victor Costa You are going to love these pancakes. Now, they might not taste like Aunt Jemima's pancakes, but nevertheless, you are going to love them. These are nutritious and require no oil. This …