HawaiianTexan

I LOVE to cook and am just wrapping up the pureed stage off my diet. Here are some of my favorite concoctions - enjoy!
Egg salad - couple eggs, 1 tsp of mayo, 1/2 tsp of spicy brown mustard, salt & pepper - puree until smooth
Buffalo chicken - can of chicken, 1 tbsp blue cheese crumbles, 2 tbsp ranch dressing, 1 tsp. of buffalo sauce, salt & pepper - puree until smooth - MY PERSONAL FAVORITE!
Squash casserole - 1 can of squash with vidalia onion, 2 tbsp of cream cheese, 1/2 tsp of garlic powder, salt & pepper, 1 tsp margarine/butter, 1 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese - puree until smooth, pour into dish and microwave for 90 seconds or until heated through and bubbly
Pintos and cheese - 1 can of Pintos with onion - puree until smooth, pour into dish and cover with 2 tbsp. of shredded cheddar cheese - microwave for 90 seconds or until heated through and bubbly - stir well to combine the cheese - optional: add a bit of enchilada sauce if you are looking for more flavor.
Lemon Ricotta Creme
Take one 15 oz. container of part skim ricotta cheese, add the zest of one lemon, juice of half the lemon, 1.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 4 packets of splenda - puree until smooth - AWESOME!!!!
You can do variations on this should you choose - substitue orange zest and 1 tbsp. of orange juice with orange extract or keep vanilla extract for a dreamsicle taste. chocolate ricotta creme is easy too by substituting 2 tbsp. cocoa powder instead of zest and juice, same vanilla extract and splenda to sweeten.
Perfect sweet tooth item instead of the same old pudding and/or jell-o and it has a high concentration of Protein due to the ricotta cheese. Enjoy!
Parmesan Garlic Cauliflower (tastes a lot like mashed potatoes, but very low carb!)
1 bag of frozen cauliflower florets
1 tsp butter/margarine
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup of parmesan cheese
1/4 cup of milk
Blend until smooth, pour into a casserole dish and top with another 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese and microwave for 90 seconds - enjoy!

@@emsgirl114 I want to smack your surgeons face for brushing you off like that. I'm glad you are finally getting it checked out and things are better

@@emsgirl114 I want to smack your surgeons face for brushing you off like that. I'm glad you are finally getting it checked out and things are better

Hey @@roundisashape I saw my surgeon today everything was good but I have to wait till Tuesday for puree foods :/ oh well day at a time.
Anyhow maybe you have gas have you been walking from time to time? I was told not to use a straw because it cause more gas by swallowing extra air or something. I agree standing always feels better.

@@onmywaytoonederland I don't feel hungry anymore technically I just look at the clock and decide " oh I need to drink something again".
I've even cook dinner for my family while I just sip on my Water. Interestingly I find that I dream about eating food a lot

Heres to hoping he allows me pureed stage tomorrow lolol !!!

@@roundisashape I think we had the same surgery date of 11/25 I have my first follow-up appointment tomorrow too... are you sure puree stage starts this soon? I'm more scared my stomach isn't ready. .

No you don't feel hungry immediately after surgery. I didn't want to eat in the first 48 hours, I just wanted a drink. Even now over a week later i dint really get hungry i just focus on drinking/staying hydrated. Someone mentioned in another post when she was able to eat "normal food" hunger sorta returns.

@@finediva that's what I try to do 4oz an hour. It would take 16 hours to get all 64oz daily recommended and I just can't do that between naps and getting full. So I just do as much as I can during my waking hours.

@@finediva that's what I try to do 4oz an hour. It would take 16 hours to get all 64oz daily recommended and I just can't do that between naps and getting full. So I just do as much as I can during my waking hours.

@@onmywaytoonederland I don't feel hungry anymore technically I just look at the clock and decide " oh I need to drink something again".
I've even cook dinner for my family while I just sip on my Water. Interestingly I find that I dream about eating food a lot

See your doctor immediately. According to my dr you shouldn't throw up daily

@@onmywaytoonederland I don't feel hungry anymore technically I just look at the clock and decide " oh I need to drink something again".
I've even cook dinner for my family while I just sip on my Water. Interestingly I find that I dream about eating food a lot

@@onmywaytoonederland I don't feel hungry anymore technically I just look at the clock and decide " oh I need to drink something again".
I've even cook dinner for my family while I just sip on my Water. Interestingly I find that I dream about eating food a lot

Lol I slept like a baby the night before I guess that's the thing about being sleep deprived from video games lol....
You'll be fine, I actually expected everything to be worst than it really was. Your imagination is far worst.

See your doctor immediately. According to my dr you shouldn't throw up daily

@@roundisashape I find it hard to drink a full Protein shake too. I feel like i can only get 4oz (1hour) down then I feel full for hours, which is often my cue to nap (after i wait a little).
My doctor told me focus on being hydrated which I believe I'm doing well at but I can't get 64oz in a day I feel like I'm drowning.

Someone mentioned mixing vanilla Protein plus international delight pumpkin pie spice sugar free... this may help with your craving

Today is day 7 for me, lost 10 lbs was not feeling well, reading your story ia making me feel happy and can't wait to share my success story
Thanks for sharing!

I am just so excited each day to have the energy to do stuff....doesn't matter what, I don't have to worry anymore about being too tired to chase my 4 and 5 yr old around anymore...they have to worry about keeping up with me!
Best Decision Ever!!!
Biggest Awesome moment? Picking something up, a shirt, from a normal store...getting it home and it was BIG!!! normal sizes are too big for me! I don't have to shop in mens anymore for tshirts to support my favorite football team, I can wear the cutesy womens tops!! I am in heaven!!
Crossing my legs, who knew it was so comfortable?
The bathroom stalls, I guess they weren't designed small...it was just me filling the whole stall, now I don't have to search out for the biggest one, I can just go!
Life is good...and hubby certainly doesn't mind my extra "energy" ha ha!!

Thanks for y'all (mostly) supportive comments!! lol
I'm really committed to losing the last bit I want as I'm hoping to one day compete. Trying to grow those muscles!!! (But losing fat at the same time)
It's quite a challenge, but I'm loving the results thus far.


Good luck all you vets!!! Hope everyone is doing well!!!!

Non of you look fat to me! Seriously consider changing your goal and focus on long term health and maintaining. I personally am done with beating myself up over a number. It's true I would like to re - lose about 5# myself but I am ecstatic in this body right now. I give thanks daily for it.

Its been 4days since the surgery, I relatively feel little to no pain when sitting or laying still. However I need to stay hydrated and ever sip I take (Water, g2, Protein, broth, meds) cause my body make various grumbling sounds all over my chest and stomach as if my body is sounding off while the liquid travels. It is such an odd feeling that I don't want to eat/drink much. Sometimes it hurts were it grumbles, sometimes it makes me breifly nauseous.
I have a shot glass I'm using to sip my drinks, usually takes me 3 sips to finish the glass so I feel like I'm not getting anywhere. Would it be bad to just drink like a regular person?
Is it just me? I don't understand how I can finish a full Protein shake it would take me 12 hours like this factoring in I fall asleep.
Any feedback or tips is greatly appreciated.

I'm getting chopped on the 25th LOL. I got to enjoy an early Thanksgiving feast since I knew I'd be getting surgery so close to the holidays. I'm starting to freak out with what I need to have ready for my recovery.

@@zabby this is very true and I do trust him. I think the jitters finally hit me lol.