I've been given the go ahead for the purée stage... Can I eat a cup of noodles if I chew the noodles very well and have more broth than noodles?? Any input would be greatly appreciated

I did, but not a lot.. It helped though and I felt satisfied for the first time when I did that

So funny I read this post as I mixed, for the first time, a cup-o-noodles with my lentil soup. Five minutes down and do far so good

Do I think it will hurt you if you do that? No. Do I think there are better choices, nutritionally, than cup noodles? Yes. They are high in sodium and low in protein at a stage when everything you eat has to count. Why not make a big pot of homemade chicken noodle soup and puree that? You could make it to your liking and know that what was in it, was good stuff.

I'm with foxbins nutritioally, cup of noodles is lacking in nutrition and this is the type of food we should stay away from. I'm sorry if this answer is not popular but this is one of the worst foods we can consume.

Thank you for your responses :-) I figured as much, but am not a big cook :-/ that's where I'm encountering issues, because I'm looking for quick fixes, and that might be why I became obese to begin with...

Why not stock up on canned soups? I did a lot of progresso soups during that phase and blended them for a sec. The more protein -- like a lentil soup -- the longer you will feel satisfied.

mrsdraculara.... I know you have seen this answer already, but it is so worth repeating. Your dr didn't operate on your head only you can make that change! CARBS are BAD (at least at this stage)....

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If you want to talk about menu planning and tips and tricks contact me...

Brook

I don't like to cook all that much either. I can do it and make big meals for family get togethers that my family loves but cooking isn't a hobby for me like it is for some. I haven't tried any of these tactics yet, still pre-op but I bought some unflavored Protein powder and chicken flavored Protein Powder. I thought it I was in the mood for soup that didn't have much protein or if I couldn't get down enough food for my protein I would add these to food. I have heard pros/cons about the chicken broth flavored plus I have heard taste buds change after surgery so I will see how that works.

In the beginning stages I think it is more about getting your liquids in rather than worrying about protein. Protein comes later probably more feasible during the pureed stage that you are in. For an early stage I bought several flavors of V8 soup, butternut squash, garden broccoli, potato leek which appear to be very smooth (I will also strain). I will add protein powder to them to help get my protein during my early stages, when it is puree time, I bought a baby food blender, I am hoping by then the flavor of new things will offset the fact that is blended to mush