Hi everyone, today is 3 weks for me, I am very skeotical about starting the soft foods because everything that I eat does not tast like food. Maybe it was because it was pureed, I dont know. I do not like the greek yogurt because it tast like sour cream, I do not like rocotta cheese cheese at all, so I'm afraid that it will be hard to get my protein in. I am out of ideals and I really need help. Although I do not vomit when I eat the puree meals, I think that i am just disgusted after the 4-5 bits and I am just nauseated for hours. I am also only getting in 375 calories I need to get to 500. HELP PLEASE! oh and I am not getting in my calicum liquid or chewables, I can not get past the taste. What are you using?

Soft food for me is fish, chicken thighs, turkey lunch meat, string cheese, mini baby bels and of course chicken and tuna salads. More chicken than tuna for me. I take the bariatric advantage calcium chews. The lemon tastes like a starburst and the chocolate is well chocolate. LOL

Good luck and experiment.

Thanks, I'm going out to get some fish today. Do you eat crackers with yout chicken and tuna salad, My Nut said it was ok, I am just scared, heck i scared to put anything in my mouth. The Nut said that I have performance anxiety. Who would have thunk it? LOL

Eggs! Frittattas, omelettes, a lifesaver. You can fill it with all kinds of things: mushrooms, salsa, bacon, etc. It's quick and easy to flavor it up. I also have a new love affair with Kale. Sauteed in olive oil and garlic, add some bacon if you like. It gives you a punch of veggies to go along with your Protein.

I also love baked or grilled Tilapia. It's quick and adds variety. I am honestly totallly burned out on tuna and chicken at this point. Fish is a welcomed alternative.

You'll be fine! My doc/nut moved me to softs at my two week post-op because I was doing so well (no vomiting or nausea, no problems swallowing). The only thing they said was to make sure I chewed really well. After purées and liquids, you'll be relieved to finally be able to chew something!

Oh, and just make sure things are moist - with deli turkey, I use some light mayo, I got some thinly sliced deli roast beef and use some gravy. And definitely the string cheese - a great snack and goes down easy.

I also take the Baristric Advantage Calcium chews in lemon or berry, & the Celebrate Chewable vitamins in Berry. Their not bad @ all & the advantages (like your hair not falling out) way outweigh the 10 second taste. Hang in there. My taste buds & sense of smell have changed too. It's just like having to discover foods for the 1st time. I also really enjoy Matrix chocolate, Unjury unflavored, & Unjury vanilla protein powders. I put them in everything!

I think I failed to mention that my senses are all missed up, everything taste bad and everything stinks. i cant food cooking or the smell from packaged stuff or can stuff being opened. I have tried multiple powder proteins including unjury and the smell is over the top for me. I'm going to be a lost cause and hell I probably will loss my hair I am so discouraged.

Egg salad

Refried beans

Thick cream soups

Thinly shaved deli meats

Thanks everyone.