Hi there - I'm five weeks out from surgery and on soft foods since four weeks.

Today for the first time I got a Chipotle bean bowl (no rice) and figured it would last me for a few meals.

I got a mix of pinto and black Beans with cheese, guac on the side. I took 1/3 of a cup of the beans and some cheese and added 2 Tablespoons of plain nonfat Greek yogurt to boost the Protein.

Are the beans okay to eat? I'm not even halfway through the 1/3 c I put in my dish, but all of a sudden I got nervous about the bean coverings.

Are non-pureed/ non-mashed beans okay on a soft food diet?

Thanks!

Indeed they are! And your bowl sounds delicious. Enjoy

i certainly hope so.....having black beans for lunch!

As long as you chew them up, I dont see why not. I've been eating beans since week 3... they are a staple right now.

Today for the first time I got a Chipotle bean bowl (no rice) and figured it would last me for a few meals.

I got a mix of pinto and black Beans with cheese' date=' guac on the side. I took 1/3 of a cup of the beans and some cheese and added 2 Tablespoons of plain nonfat Greek yogurt to boost the Protein.

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This sounds magical. Gonna have to try it.

You can definitely have the beans and cheese!!! I may have I try it. I've made soup with the beans

Glad we can all enjoy our beans.

I had beans starting week 3 and no problems. In fact, they continue to be one of my "safe" foods along with tuna and yogurt, that won't make me sick. They've got fiber, too, which is a good thing to get in with all the protein and few vegs during this time.

Yummy....sounds delish right now. I know you have had responses to the bean question, but I just had to say you made me drool a little bit

Refrained beans (fat free) are on my list...I just had mashed potatoes with a shake of Mrs Dash that tasted like Heaven!!! Can u tell I just started soft foods today?!!!

Is 1/3 of a cup of food about the amount of food a sleeve can handle? I'm just starting this whole process, I'm still waiting for a call from the surgery department..

So wendy chili a go????

I've had good luck with Wendy's chili, as long as I take small bites and chew a lot. I've finished about 1/3 of a small in one sitting. Enjoy!

Absolutely, spicy bean soup is amazing!!

Spicy bean soup recipe??? Plz share

A third of wendys chili??? I cannot wait until I find a satisfying portion Being that size, So hard to believe the yall r full of this little bit of food... Can't wait I hope the surgery helps me