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I found something at the grocery store the other day... it would be quick and relatively easy to make... Old El Paso now makes "tortilla fillers" they come in those heat and eat microwave packages.. meat and everything EXCEPT the tortilla. Throw that in the blender/processor with a few drops of enchilada sauce and you have at least something with some flavor... I bought a few for after surgery.

I told my husband about these today and he found some at Walmart. I'm going to try a few oz for dinner with a little sour cream and taco sauce. Thanks for the idea! :)

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I also use Pinterest for after surgery recipe ideas.. there are lots of folks who have had the surgery that have pinned some really good recipes..

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The liquid, pureed and soft food stages suck balls. I consider it penance for being a fatso and something you just have to endure. And I mean that in the nicest way possible :) .

You'll come out a stronger person.

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Yum. Avocado. I have a list of the things I want to eat when I start puréed. Today was my birthday, and I felt a little depressed for the first time, because I want to eat something. It'll get better I know, and it's so worth it. If I didn't have this site, I don't know what I would do.

Happy Birthday! It will get better....i promise :)

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I use the unjury unflavored Protein powder to add to my greek yougurt, pudding, Soup (make sure it's not too hot), etc., to boost the grams of Protein. They also have a chicken flavored Soup that I also added to my Soups.

I use the Unjury too. Also, try sprinkling some quinoa in your Soups, yogurts, etc.....it's unflavored and also boosts your protein intake!

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Try coil flour mashed potatoes. There are no potatoes in it just the veggie. There are several good recipes online if you google it. They are awesome and healthy.

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The liquid' date=' pureed and soft food stages suck balls. I consider it penance for being a fatso and something you just have to endure. And I mean that in the nicest way possible :) .

You'll come out a stronger person.[/quote']

I could not have said it better myself!!! You really made me laugh.

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Had my post-op appt this morning and I graduated to soft solids. Thank you Jesus! I am eating 1/2 cup of hot and sour Soup now and just happy I can chew the chicken and tofu rather than blend it. Who knew I would miss the act of chewing...??? :)

Anyways, hope everyone is doing well. I have lost 12lbs since my surgery last Tuesday so moving right along.

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Had my post-op appt this morning and I graduated to soft solids. Thank you Jesus! I am eating 1/2 cup of hot and sour Soup now and just happy I can chew the chicken and tofu rathe than blend it. Who knew I woukd miss the act of chewing...??? <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Anyways' date=' hope everyone is doing well. I have lost 12lbs since my surgery last Tuesday so moving right along.[/quote']

I'm happy for you my post op appt is Thursday

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I also use Pinterest for after surgery recipe ideas.. there are lots of folks who have had the surgery that have pinned some really good recipes..

Skinnytaste on pinterest is great!!

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Do you have a handheld blender? I puree just about everything.

My favorite is Indian food -- it's usually mushy already. Palak Paneer is pureed spinach and cheese. YUM

Thank you for this!! Indian food is my favorite!! I just started purees yesterday, so I got my Mexican fix, now I know I can get my Indian fix too- I'm a happy girl! Did you make it your self or order from a restaurant?

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Do you have a handheld blender? I puree just about everything.

My favorite is Indian food -- it's usually mushy already. Palak Paneer is pureed spinach and cheese. YUM

Being Indian, I know Indian food will be well

Incorporated into my post op meal plan. Daal, chicken lamb etc and paneer all high in Protein and high in yum factor :)

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I've been doing liquids since August 15th. Soft foods start this coming Tuesday. Had my leak test done a few days ago & my sleeve looks great. Yah!!

ReadyForSuccess: when you can start with soft foods? It sounds like we have more conservative surgeons than most people here. :-)

Sorry, just read this. I go see my doctor today, so I get cleared for soft foods...but I have to meet with the nutritionist in the morning before I can start. I'm like really? Give me something to eat, already! My mouth waters constantly, lol.

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I'm happy for you my post op appt is Thursday

Good luck!

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