Hello all,

I am four weeks post sleeve and on the purée / mushy diet plan. The problem is since the sleeve, I cannot tolerate eggs. I eat them in any form and I'm sick. I've been sucking down one protein shake with Lactaid a day for breakfast. I usually have tuna or refried beans with cheese and guac for lunch. Dinner is becoming a challenge. The problem is I would like to add a little fruit to the protein shake for flavor. Is that ok? What other meals can I eat for dinner? I miss fruit and vegetables. Are there any that are ok? Stir fry veggies are my favorite. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Freja, if you are on full liquids you can add fruit to your shakes, just make sure they blend well and chew up any chunks well before you swallow. For meals try this website, not sure if you've heard of it before. It's by a lady that had gastric bypass years ago and has a ton of great recipes. You should be able to find plenty of ideas on there for dinner. Good luck!! http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/

Fruit is very high in calories and sugar I would stay away from it. Things that you can have pureed: tuna, soft fishes, soft cheese(laughing cow), canned meats(chicken/ham), cottage cheese, chili. You could also puree your veggies if you need some but focus on your protein at this point as you are not taking in many calories and you need the protein.

Thanks for the link up there - I am going to check that out!

I completely understand the intolerance to eggs-me too! I have tried, and can do it, but it takes forever.

It sounds like you are getting bored of the same food and want some variety and flavour. I also understand this and started hunting out curry recipies as they deliver nutrition, flavour, and you can make them low carb. Getting my veg in has been tough but this has definitely been the cure-slow cooking a huge mix of veg in a tasty sauce. I can eat about a quarter cup at a time, and use a cracker or two as my dip-it is delicious!

You can definitely use fruit-I made yogurt parfaits for breakfast as well not too long ago! Use low fat, low sugar greek yogurt, with 2 tsp applesauce on top and a sprinkle of cinnamon and oats, almost tastes like the real deal

Good luck!!!!

Fruit is fine in moderation on my plan as a mix in for shakes. As much as I was sick of drinking them after my two week pre-op diet and two week liquid phase, I needed all the variety I could get I was given guidelines on the acceptable amounts to use such as no more than 3/4 c of blueberries, 6 small strawberries, 1/2 a small banana, etc.

i found a few quick recipes i went out and bought the ingredients for last night .....gonna try today !!! here goes !

3 turkey meatballs

5 T skim ricotta

1/2 c ff turkey gravy

heat up and puree in blender !

3 turkey meatballs

5 T ricotta

1/2 sm. can tomato sauce

heat up n puree in blender!

1/2 c refried beand ff

1/2 c ff sour cream

heat n puree in blender !

Progresso hearty black bean Soup

1/2 c ff sour cream

heat an puree in blender!

vanilla cheesecake yummy !!!

1/2 -1 scoop vanilla Protein powder

1/2 c ff cream cheese

4 packs splenda

2 tsp skim milk

mix it up n eat !

anywho.....i found these interesting and thought i would share !!!

Thank you so much. This was very helpful

I think you ladies are correct. I'm running out of ideas and need a little flavor. Any ideas on what to combine with ham?

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Thanks for the link. It is phenomenal.