So next Monday I'm able to begin regular foods and I'm terrified. I've eaten so unhealthy for so long, I'm not sure what to eat. On this soft food phase I feel like I'm always hungry. I'm terrified of stretching my stomach back out. I eat baked fish day and night because I know at least that's good for you.

I know to stay away from white bread, Pasta, and rice.

If you have any recipe ideas or have anything to add to stay away from, I would appreciate it. I'm terrified to death of failure.

Some meals I've had this week: (I'm 2 months out) I eat what my family does only sometimes altered.

-ground turkey & marinara over a small amount of spaghetti squash

-taco meat (turkey) and black beans w/ cheese, Greek yogurt and salsa (no tortilla)

-turkey deli meat and a slice of cheese (in a hurry & on the run)

-grilled chicken & zucchini

-insides of a chicken enchilada (Mexican restaurant)

-roasted chicken and carrots

-cottage cheese w/ marinara, turkey pepperoni & mozzarella (I call it fake lasagna)

I'm so happy you posted this. I'm 4 weeks out and start regular foods as well next week. I thought I was thee only one that's always hungry. I'm hoping that after we start regular food we won't be as hungry.

Sleeveless in Seattle: first of all LOVE the name! Second off, all of those meals sound delish! I love the wrapped up turkey and cheese on the run. It's my favorite snack! How much are you eating per meal? Do you measure in ounces still?

Hopeful- Thank God that someone else besides me is always hungry! Lol. Best of luck to you as you begin solid foods! Let me know what works for you and I'll do the same

Sleeveless in Seattle: first of all LOVE the name! Second off, all of those meals sound delish! I love the wrapped up turkey and cheese on the run. It's my favorite snack! How much are you eating per meal? Do you measure in ounces still?

Yes I still measure everything and log it all on myfitnesspal. For example, the taco meal, I almost finished my dish of 1.5 oz meat, a Tbsp beans, tbsp yogurt. Spaghetti squash, I do about 1/3 c meat and space with a heaping Tbsp squash. Fake lasagna, 1/4 c cottage cheese, 2 Tbsp sauce, 8 turkey pepperoni cut up, 3/4 oz mozzarella. Grilled or roasted chicken, 1 to 1-1/2 oz plus a few bites of the veggie. Hope that helps.