My doctor put me on purée foods now. I'm having a hard time getting in all my protein. I'm drinking two proteins a day so I'm at least getting in 40gm but is there something anyone enjoyed while on this stage? I tried cottage cheese and I wish I liked it but never have. I can get pudding in apple sauce , Popsicle and I'm always thirsty so I drink a lot of crystal light... but there's no protein in that!

Edited March 29, 201412 yr by ArixS

You can add plain Protein powder to anything. Put it in your pudding if you have to. That's my plan once I am cleared for soft foods.

Edited March 29, 201412 yr by BeeLee37

Try ricotta cheese. You can eat it plain, or with a bit of pasta sauce and mozzarella, or make a "cheesecake" by adding an egg and a tbl of sugarfree vanilla syrup and microwave for a couple of minutes. You can get ricotta in fat free or low fat. Very high protein.

Fat free refried Beans with some melted cheese on top? That was a go-to for me when I started on food.
I was cleared for scrambled egg immediately after surgery - I didn't have an issue eating that either.

Also, powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury has an unflavored Protein powder - you can mix that into your pudding to give that a boost.

Isopure has a ready made protien drink and they are tropical flavors and count for your water intake to they are really good and not thick at all they are just like flavored water and it has 40gms protien and no carbs

Fat free refried Beans with some melted cheese on top? That was a go-to for me when I started on food. I was cleared for scrambled egg immediately after surgery - I didn't have an issue eating that either. Also, unjury has an unflavored Protein powder - you can mix that into your pudding to give that a boost.

You know yesterday I tired beans I think it was just the canned flavor taste was strong but u know I'm gonna try it again have my mom make me some and freeze them. I'll look into the Protein Powder thank you!

Isopure has a ready made protien drink and they are tropical flavors and count for your water intake to they are really good and not thick at all they are just like flavored water and it has 40gms protien and no carbs

What's the best flavor maybe I can get them on amazon.. Thank you

Try ricotta cheese. You can eat it plain, or with a bit of pasta sauce and mozzarella, or make a "cheesecake" by adding an egg and a tbl of sugarfree vanilla syrup and microwave for a couple of minutes. You can get ricotta in fat free or low fat. Very high protein.

So egg, vanilla, and ricotta?

You can also add a little vanilla sugar free Torani syrup (or hazelnut would be good too) to the ricotta for a sweet treat.

Yes, 1 cup ricotta, one egg, and torani. Taste it for sweetness. It's easy to put in too much torani. When you can tolerate fruit, try a half cup of blueberries and even a bit of lemon zest in it. Put it in a microwavable dish and cook for a minute or until it no longer jiggles. Makes 2 servings (or maybe more if you are eating tiny amounts still). I eat it hot or cold.

Edited March 29, 201412 yr by NMJG

You can also add a little vanilla sugar free Torani syrup (or hazelnut would be good too) to the ricotta for a sweet treat.

Caramel is good, too, and lemon or orange...

Does anyone know if you can eat salsa?

I was OK'd for salsa at two weeks - it didn't set well the first time I tried it.

I was OK'd for salsa at two weeks - it didn't set well the first time I tried it. [/QUOT

Thank you! I'll have to give a try love my salsa

Here was a favorite of mine - fat free refried Beans with melted cheddar. Top with Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream - this gives you a Protein bump) and some salsa. OMG - it was a treat after the pre-op diet and so many shakes.

Once you're approved, you can eat it with part of a Carb Balance tortilla.