Cheese

[GG123 5]

My Doctor has told me to eat more cheese. I am still on the puree stage. What type of cheese were you able to eat at this stage? Thanks.

[tony031469 81]

I didn't eat cheese until I was at the soft/solid food stage. 2% kraft singles and low fat string cheese are my go to cheese.

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[GG123 5]

Thank you I'm not a huge fan of cheese. I have no idea why he is pushing it. Thanks for your help.

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[LipstickLady 25,682]

I love cheese. cheese is my go to snack all the time. Protein, rich flavor, high fat, low carbs...it's the perfect food. An ounce or two goes a long way and will keep me satisfied for hours.

At this stage, you can really eat any cheese at room temp. My doctor didn't want me to eat string cheese until 6 months post op because she wasn't a fan of the stringy texture, but she did say that was just her personal feeling. Nothing real scientific about it, but I also have a slight stricture so that added to her concern.

Go to the cheese counter at Wegmans, Whole Foods or any other nicer market and tell them you are not a fan of cheese, but your doctor wants you to eat more. They can guide you to something delicious and will let you sample as many as you'd like for free.

What kinds of cheese flavors do you like? There are enough cheese lovers here that I'm sure we can give you a little guidance.

[Shell ???? 224]

Lipsticklady im with you cheese is my lifesaver fave food I turn to it when I need more Protein and calories I have it every day I love it I buy all different types smoked is my current fave but I simply could not have survived without my go to precious cheese ❤️❤️

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[shriner37 249]

When I was on the puree stage I didn't have any solid cheese, only cottage cheese.

After progressing to regular foods though, I am a fan of Sargento's low fat Colby/Monterey Jack cheese sticks. They are made with 2% milk and have I think 60 calories, about the same as string cheese, with much better flavor. This is my ready snack for mid-afternoons, perhaps with a Protein shake or a small handful of almonds.

[Carrieoak 19]

At your stage, I ate the Laughing Cow soft cheese. They come in several flavors and are a small triangle of a serving.

[Stillmissing 35]

When I was on the puree stage I didn't have any solid cheese, only cottage cheese.

After progressing to regular foods though, I am a fan of Sargento's low fat Colby/Monterey Jack cheese sticks. They are made with 2% milk and have I think 60 calories, about the same as string cheese, with much better flavor. This is my ready snack for mid-afternoons, perhaps with a Protein shake or a small handful of almonds.

Those are my favorites too. There is just enough to keep me full for hours.

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[jccanada 314]

I don't think I'd get near enough Protein a day without cheese.

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[mich74 27]

My doc said I could have string cheese. I tried it and after chewing it to death, it was gross. I'm still just doing cottage cheese. I'm still on soft foods. Had my surgery two weeks ago.

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[jccanada 314]

Try baby bell or laughing cow maybe.

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[cindyw41 761]

I love the Sargento snack bites! (All flavors)

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[LipstickLady 25,682]

Cream cheese on a spoon. It comes in so many yummy flavors.

[neeks23 7]

My Doctor has told me to eat more cheese. I am still on the puree stage. What type of cheese were you able to eat at this stage? Thanks.

Low fat cottage cheese and low fat ricotta cheese. They told me about ricotta bake or noodless lasagna. Ricotta cheese with some Pasta.

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[cseidman 175]

Yes to the Ricotta bake! I love it! I used the recipe from eggface and split it into a bunch of small portions. It's been one of my favorites since surgery 4 weeks ago.

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