So tomorrow I start the pureed/mushy stage. I am all ready with new things to try out - refriend Beans, ricotta bake, greek yogurt, eggs, etc. I am excited to have new foods but terrified of how they will make me feel.

Now my main concern - if we can only eat such small amounts, how are we supposed to get enough Protein? I am struggling with protein as it is. I am choking down Protein shakes and nearly cry because I get so frustrated at how disgusting they are. I've tried many different kinds. I also dislike the clear/juice ones. I'm not big on juice to begin with.

What are/were your typical mushy food diets? I am very curious to see how people do this. On top of this, I have been at a stall for nearly 5 days now. I feel like I should be getting more protein and more fluids and I'm doing my best but it's still not enough. Today has been rough

I'm just about halfway through the mushy stage. The only way I can get my 70-80g of Protein in is with a shake a day.

Staples for me have been ricotta (warm, with salt, pepper and spray butter, or chilled with Splenda and vanilla/almond extract), ns/nf pudding with Protein powder mixed in, and Underwood deviled ham or chicken spread (not every day). Cottage cheese, ricotta or mushed salmon with light mayo have been staples.

To make the protein shakes more palitable, I've been adding a few drops of peppermint oil or a flavored extract. Nice change of pace from plain vanilla or chocolate.

Do you like greek yogurt? It is very high in protein- 12 grams for 1/2 cup. Add SF preserves to it along with splenda or stevia- sooo good!

I started my purees and mushy this monday. What I have been doing is adding protein powder to whatever I am eatting. So far I have pureed chedder, corn and chicken soup, sweet potatoes with pineapples, and tuna salad. I only have one shake a day because I already feel so full as it is. I use nectar unflavored whey protein to blend with my food once its been cooked and pureed and you can't taste it at all (you can smell it though). Hopefully that can help you as well...