I am not starving but I miss eating solids. I did not have to do a liquid Pre op diet so its been a challenge getting use to post op diet. I have been wanting to eat salads so bad or even something with flavor. I am getting annoyed with the yogurt and Protein shakes I was cleared to have tilapia but no veggies on the side not that I will have room I know protein is first just venting.

Just my thoughts on this. If you were cleared for talapia I'm thinking you could possibly have pureed sides. No RAW Veggies. I can't even have those yet, but I do run cooked veggies through the puree cycle. Sometimes I will have just a couple bites of Protein and then a couple bites of veggies just so I feel like I have variety. Just a suggestion... I too miss salads. Never in all my years of dieting did I ever think I would!

Thanks for your response StephanieRR

If you've been cleared for Tilapia I don't see why you couldn't have something like Cream of Wheat or Refried Beans with melted cheese and chicken broth to make it more watery. Both are delicious.

I feel you pain. I did purees for 6 weeks post. Part of my problem was fear of progressing to solids, though. But when I was eating tilapia, I was also eating tuna whipped with ranch dressing. I would put this on a thin piece of sharp cheddar cheese. It was heavenly. This first thing I ate which had bold flavor and a semblance of texture.

Talk to your NUT, take small bites and chew ridiculously well.

I just put 1oz. (or two Tbs). rotisserie chicken in my food processor with some Greek yogurt guacamole from Costco, and a smudge of salsa. Let it purée down. It was so good after just beans and soup purée. Plus good protein source. I am three weeks and a few days out.

Wow those recipes sound great I will try them all thanks every one for the ideas.