Am so glad to finally get to phase 2...I was hoping you guys had some other ideas/options for this part beyond yogurt, pudding, cottage cheese, etc...any thoughts?

I ate Mashed potatoes with added Protein powder, diluted, strained cream Soups with added Protein Powder, hummus, puréed bean soups and split pea Soup (lots of protein), cream of wheat made with skim milk (for more protein), refried Beans, baby food meats and veggies, puréed tuna fish (actually really good with a dab of homemade mustard), and deviled ham.

Also if allowed in your puréed stage (surgeon's differ on details). Scrambled egg white, egg salad, soft cheeses like laughing cow light wedges. I made a yummy Huevos rancheros with refried beans, cottage cheese, egg whites and green chili sauce.

Thank you so much! That sounds amazing!

The only way I've found to get my protein in is to drink Isopure Protein Drink. It has 40 grams of protein/bottle. I make sure I drink one 20 oz. bottle every day. It's a bit expensive but totally worth it. I buy it at GNC.