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Was 5 weeks out on Monday and am needing some menu ideas. I am curious to see see what others at this point are eating and their menu. I have been on soft foods now for one week and have been given the ok as of today to advance and try foods as tolerated. Please share your menu. Thanks!

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At 5 weeks, my diet revolved around refried beans/salsa mixed browned turkey hamburger cooked with onions and beef bullion - boiled eggs and Protein Drinks. My diet is pretty boring. The upside is it doesn't encourage overeating. :-P

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I'm just at 6 weeks and am eating lots of fish, deli meat, eggs, and even un-puréed turkey chili. I can eat 1 cup of chili. I'm also eating at least 1-2 Greek yogurts each day. Proteins shakes 4-4 days per week.

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Was 5 weeks out on Monday and am needing some menu ideas. I am curious to see see what others at this point are eating and their menu. I have been on soft foods now for one week and have been given the ok as of today to advance and try foods as tolerated. Please share your menu. Thanks!

I will be 4 weeks out tomorrow and am on soft foods. Right now, Greek yogurt is my favorite. It goes down nice & smooth, 3 oz and 8 grams of Protein. I start the day with that, and then for lunch or dinner might have an ounce of chicken breast with green Beans, or a turkey slice with a little bit of cheese. I haven't branched out too much yet, I'm sticking to the things I know go down well. I like Soups too, minestrone (without the noodles), veggie Soup, Soups with chicken & Beans.< /p>

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Went to my 5 wk checkup today and my Dr. told me I could eat just about anything (except the usual, Pasta, bread, rice, etc.) I eat a lot of cheese, chicken, tuna, eggs, even have tried steak with no problem. I try to eat a few steamed veggies with my meal, I've even made a small salad with chicken on top. Just use good judgement and make smart choices.

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Was is your average daily calorie intake at this point? Thx

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Was is your average daily calorie intake at this point? Thx

Mine right now at 4 weeks is 400-500 a day.

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Im 5 weeks out. The usual for the most part lol eggs, chicken, lettuce & chicken, chili, Protein bars, string cheese, sf fudge pops, yogurt.

I tried a 1/4 of a really really toasted grilled cheese sand. (using light 45 calorie bread) and that went down well. I also made nachos one night Using baked chips 8?, canned chicken (1/2 can), a serving of shredded cheese, and light sour cream. It gave me 19g. Protein (I had a LOT of calories left that day when I made those) and they went down very well (baked at 405 for 5-8 minutes)

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I am 3 weeks and was told I couldn't have any fruits, vegetables, or carbs till November 17th. So for now dairy meats and seafood

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I am 3 weeks and was told I couldn't have any fruits, vegetables, or carbs till November 17th. So for now dairy meats and seafood

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Im 5 weeks out. The usual for the most part lol eggs, chicken, lettuce & chicken, chili, Protein Bars, string cheese, sf fudge pops, yogurt.

I tried a 1/4 of a really really toasted grilled cheese sand. (using light 45 calorie bread) and that went down well. I also made nachos one night Using baked chips 8?, canned chicken (1/2 can), a serving of shredded cheese, and light sour cream. It gave me 19g. Protein (I had a LOT of calories left that day when I made those) and they went down very well (baked at 405 for 5-8 minutes)

What kind of baked chips did you use?

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Baked tostitos. I normally take a flat out though and cut it up and bake those. Yummy Protein filled chips :) I just happen to be out of those right now.

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Was is your average daily calorie intake at this point? Thx
550-650 per day..... 60 grams Protein, 1-2 servings of fruit and occasional vegetable. About 70 grams carbs. I'm 7 weeks out

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Im four weeks out and I cant eat much still. I cant eat a whole greek yogurt. Its seems like I can only eat about maybe three table spoons of food and I still cant always tell when I'm full. How can I tell? Im worried about stretching my stomach. Ive thrown up twice.

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Im four weeks out and I cant eat much still. I cant eat a whole greek yogurt. Its seems like I can only eat about maybe three table spoons of food and I still cant always tell when I'm full. How can I tell? Im worried about stretching my stomach. Ive thrown up twice.

How long did it take u to get to the point of surgery? From seminar to surgery?? What was ur diet like before?

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