I am 16 days post op and in the soft foods/ puréed stage. I am a teacher and going back to work on Tuesday. Kids return on Wednesday. I have 4 classes back to back before a break. What can I take that will keep my energy up but that's easy to eat without interfering with my classes. Btw, I teach 7/8 grade Spanish and always talking! I do have a refrigerator in my classroom and thinking of bringing yogurt but that doesn't hold me for long before my energy drops. Help!

You could add some unflavored protein powder to the yogurt to get a little more protein and make it a little more filling.

I know its a shake, but maybe a shake? You can sip on it and stay hydrated too. Have you tried cheese sticks? I know some folks can have those during the pureed/soft food stage.

Oh and my nutritionist suggested when you are in puree stage you could add some pureed meat or meat baby food to some soup to make it a little more filling and help you get your protein.

The easiest thing at that stage is RTD or your own pre-made Protein drinks.

Boiled eggs, soft fruit, cottage cheese (Breakstone has very nice, small serving packs), deli meats... I'm assuming these are all a part of your soft foods. Purees - any soup without chunks is a puree, hummus, etc. If you're strapped for time and space, there are some fairly healthy baby foods out there. You can't get much more portable/convenient than that.

You could add some unflavored protein powder to the yogurt to get a little more protein and make it a little more filling.

Good idea, I forgot about that. Gonna try that this weekend...because the protein shakes make me go to the bathroom and I have no aide to watch my students while I go to the bathroom. Thanks!