Starting Soft Food Stage, Any Ideas Will Be Helpful!

[Changing B4YourEyes 118]

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?

[ppatterson 24]

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.

[Changing B4YourEyes 118]

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

[Mz_Elle 23]

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.

[LT1002 138]

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.

[jennyblue111 32]

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!

[Changing B4YourEyes 118]

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.

[SunnyCox 245]

Egg salad

Refried Beans

Thick cream Soups

Thinly shaved deli meats

[Changing B4YourEyes 118]

Thanks everyone.