Okay is my first day of eating mushy foods. I have started to keep a log of what I am eating on My Fitness Pal. I have put in all the food I am planning on eating for today. My calorie count is under 400 calories. Does that seem correct. I am feeling hungry. I am trying to add protein powder in my food to help with trying to get in enough protein.

If you drink 2-3 Protein drinks a day that should bump up the total right? It's not like our bodies have to have 1000 calories every day. The body can draw on our fat reserves for energy and if you're taking your Vitamins I wouldn't be concerned.

As far as hunger goes, you could become much more hungry as you enter "Bandster Hell". It's not inevitable but it sounds like you might be creeping up on BH now? You may stay hungry till you get enough fills to give you satiety with less food.

Thank you for your information. I will try that.

You can use Protein shakes as part of your required fluids needed per day so you kill two birds.

Are refried Beans on your list of mushy foods? Sprinkle a little low fat cheese or parmesan cheese on them to add a few satisfying calories.

You can use Protein shakes as part of your required fluids needed per day so you kill two birds. Are refried Beans on your list of mushy foods? Sprinkle a little low fat cheese or parmesan cheese on them to add a few satisfying calories.

Yes they are that sounds filling. I will try it.

Yes they are that sounds filling. I will try it.

The idea of the Protein shake is a good idea as well. Can I ask you what type of shakes do you drink

I don't drink them any longer but I do have some powder left over. It's called Dymatize/Elite. I mixed it with 1% milk. I would imagine if I ever have another fill where I get too tight I might use it again? It's never been one of my favorites for food supplements but shortly after surgery it sure helped.

Search for Protein shakes in the search menu and you'll find a lot of people recommending different versions?

Strive for at least 650-700 calories, it's hard but 600 is starvation and that has damaging effects that aren't immediately apparent.

You can use Protein shakes as part of your required fluids needed per day so you kill two birds.

Are refried Beans on your list of mushy foods? Sprinkle a little low fat cheese or parmesan cheese on them to add a few satisfying calories.

and they are yummy! I, also, add a little hot sauce to spice it up.