Bored with food choices

[madwife2002 110]

I am 3 weeks post surgery today and I am getting really bored with my food choices!

I have made my food into every Soup known to mankind (feels like this anyway) and even though once I start eating the feeling of boredom goes away it causes me problems before hand if this makes any sense.

I can't tolerate any food which is not pureed, plain yogurt or cottage cheese-or I feel horrible discomfort

I cannot abide sweet food it has to be savory, I made myself a Protein drink with banana pureed last night and was only able to force it down because I needed the Protein.< /p>

Has anybody got any suggestions for what to do with tuna, chicken or turkey?

My surgeon has told me I will be on this diet for 12 weeks, so I have a lot of boredom to get through!!

[NYCkindofgirl 62]

I was only on pureed food for three weeks, but I found if I poached fish (scallops, swordfish, various filets) with some seasonings (apple cider vinegar, cooking sherry, black pepper corns, bay leaves, fresh parsley, rosemary, thyme) in the Water or broth (vegetable stock) then the purees were much better tasting. For canned tuna and salmon I added a little non-fat salad dressing. I also poached chicken thighs or breasts in chicken stock with some herbs before the puree. I still like flavorful food. Start experimenting in the kitchen, I'm sure you'll find some flavors you like.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

I suggest getting cookbooks for different cuisines and trying those recipes. Indian vegetarian recipes are anything but boring! You may want to try "spinach saag." I'd try adding a little plain yogurt & unflavored Protein to it after it cools to 140 degrees or less.

[par1959 470]

I enjoy poached eggs on a bead of refried Beans with salsa. I can only eat 1 egg and a 1/4 cup of beans at a time. Another one I like but am getting tired of is deli sliced turkey covered in the mustard of your choice. You can also spice up cottage cheese with salsa. Pan seard scallops chew up nicley. String cheese is also allowed during the squishey phase. Your doc is strict. I am back on regular food at one month, this Wednesday. I have already tested a few items and had no problem. Cant wait for salads.

[NMJG 1,266]

Do a search for gamergirl on here. She posted a ton of recipes last year and has a blog, I think it is twosleevers.com or something like that. Lots of pureed dishes. She's an excellent cook.

[madwife2002 110]

The problem I have is that my surgeon and NUT do not allow me very many options-no egg yolks, no salad dressings, no salsa

No spicy foods

[JanetPRN 496]

Surgeons differ, but yours is very strict!

[BeagleLover 1,020]

The problem I have is that my surgeon and NUT do not allow me very many options-no egg yolks, no salad dressings, no salsa

No spicy foods

"No spicy foods" doesn't mean no flavor. Make Indian or other recipes, leaving out the oil and hot pepper. Penzey's has a "sweet curry powder"; "sweet" means it doesn't have the usual cayenne pepper mixed into it. It's very tasty!

[qtpatootie2681 29]

If you don't have a pinterest account you should try it. I found Tons of recipes on there. Now i have hundreds saved.Or you could try The world according to eggface blog she has a lot of great ideas and does giveaways. . Hope that helps a little.

[sma102205 22]

If you don't have a pinterest account you should try it. I found Tons of recipes on there. Now i have hundreds saved.Or you could try The world according to eggface blog she has a lot of great ideas and does giveaways. . Hope that helps a little.

What are the search words you've used to look up recipes for puréed type foods?

[madwife2002 110]

Thank you everybody you have given me some great ideas

[qtpatootie2681 29]

If you don't have a pinterest account you should try it. I found Tons of recipes on there. Now i have hundreds saved.Or you could try The world according to eggface blog she has a lot of great ideas and does giveaways. . Hope that helps a little.

What are the search words you've used to look up recipes for puréed type foods?

I typed in gastric sleeve soft foods,gastric sleeve liquids, gastric sleeve diet, or just soft foods,pureed foods, or Mushy foods.. Try the blogs also they are a huge help!