i am on the soft diet and was wondering if any one has tried lunch meat at all at this stage or if it is not a good idea?

Thanks for all your advice

I purchased the Bento boxes recommended on Eggface which I use for work and those are awesome. I have my whole days worth of food in there--everything from Eggbeaters to refried Beans, string cheese, shredded cheeses, yogurts, etc, etc--and they are a great tool for providing a visual of my daily Protein requirments.

Can you please tell me more about the Bento box? I am not really sure what that is or what you do with it. I am up for any good suggestions. If you want to just provide the link to Eggface's message that would be great too!

Here is one link to Eggface's Bento info...http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/.../bento-bonanza.html

My doctor allowed me thinly sliced turkey deli meat at the soft stage. JUST CHEW VERY WELL! My fave lunch even now at 5 months is turkey meat, 1/2 slice muenster cheese and bread n butter stacker pickle slice rolled up with a little mustard. Somtimes I put it on Wasa crackers and broil just until the cheese melts (do the same with tuna).. I guess after the sleeve, you really get creative!

I forgot to mention that on the soft food stage, I started buying the pouches of StarKist Sandwich Ready albacore tuna. It is mixed with a little mayo and very tiny diced celery. It is so good. The puch is only 3 oz. You don't need to refrigerate it until it is open, but by that time you have already eaten it all! LOL!