Yesterday I started Week 3 and I'm looking for suggestions on semi solid foods you enjoyed and if you got creative while still sticking to the guidelines?

I never thought week 3 would come:) and never thought I'd enjoy purée potatoes and yogurt like it was steak! LOL

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hummus, refried Beans - I also used to take whatever I was making for dinner (or whatever meal) and pureed my part of it in the blender (omelet, ricotta bake, spanakopita (made without the phyllo), chili. If you're carb sensitive, I'd be careful with potatoes.

I make a black bean Soup that I purée! It's super savory and filling! I'd be happy to share the recipe!

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During that time I loved putting a can of enchilada sauce with some black Beans, onions, some spices in a crock pot. Melt some cheese into little chips size and dip them in it.

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Sai, that sounds amazing!

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hummus, refried Beans - I also used to take whatever I was making for dinner (or whatever meal) and pureed my part of it in the blender (omelet, ricotta bake, spanakopita (made without the phyllo), chili. If you're carb sensitive, I'd be careful with potatoes.

Sounds delicious going to try and thank God this week has shown I'm not card sensitive:) but thanks for looking out!!!

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During that time I loved putting a can of enchilada sauce with some black beans, onions, some spices in a crock pot. Melt some cheese into little chips size and dip them in it.

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Can't wait to try this! Do you buy the enchilada sauce or make it?

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I make a black bean soup that I purée! It's super savory and filling! I'd be happy to share the recipe!

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Please do and I will totally try it! Thx:)

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I do the ricotta cheese bake, soft white flaky fish (tilapia, flounder), crab cakes, and I have enjoyed the Target Italian meatballs. I heat them on the stove top in a half broth and marinara sauce mix so they are nice and moist.

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I do the ricotta cheese bake, soft white flaky fish (tilapia, flounder), crab cakes, and I have enjoyed the Target Italian meatballs. I heat them on the stove top in a half broth and marinara sauce mix so they are nice and moist.

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Wow I love seafood and now today starts my next diet of soft foods! So can't wait to try this!!! Thanks and may I ask how many weeks post op you are and when you started meatballs?

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I am a week and a half post op, but my doctor starts you off on mix of pureed and soft foods that are straight Protein. We are allowed ground meat, white fish, meatballs, cheese, Beans, and the like. All items have to be grilled/baked and moistened with broth or Water. To be discharged from the hospital we had to keep down a few bites of pureed food.

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I am a week and a half post op, but my doctor starts you off on mix of pureed and soft foods that are straight Protein. We are allowed ground meat, white fish, meatballs, cheese, Beans, and the like. All items have to be grilled/baked and moistened with broth or Water. To be discharged from the hospital we had to keep down a few bites of pureed food.

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Oh wow mine is totally different but I like yours much better!!! I had 2 weeks of liquid diet...1 before and 1 after and then purée with no meat:(

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I am a week and a half post op, but my doctor starts you off on mix of pureed and soft foods that are straight Protein. We are allowed ground meat, white fish, meatballs, cheese, Beans, and the like. All items have to be grilled/baked and moistened with broth or Water. To be discharged from the hospital we had to keep down a few bites of pureed food.

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Oh wow mine is totally different but I like yours much better!!! I had 2 weeks of liquid diet...1 before and 1 after and then purée with no meat:(

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yup...I am loving mine. we did have two weeks of liquid pre-op, but the ability to slowly incorporate food post op has been great. I haven't ventured to chicken yet, but scrambled eggs have sit well. During my one week follow up they mentioned trying chicken thighs highly moistened and shredded/pureed. So that will be my next meat. I am melting inches, but they note it will be 5 to 10 lbs of weight loss per month.

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For those of you who would like the black bean Soup recipe:

1 pound dried black Beans or 4 cans of black beans

1 or 2 green bell peppers (I like poblano)

1 large onion

½ cup olive oil

½ cup white vinegar

1 tbsp cumin (I use more because I love it)

Salt and pepper to taste

1 ham hock (or meat seasoning for you non-southerners)

Dice all vegetables. (I buy the pre-diced from the grocery store so I can just dump everything). Sautée the vegetables in a little olive oil in pan until soft. Then dump everything else in the pan. Yes, I mean it. Add Water as needed to cover everything. You won't need much water in a crockpot.

Cook until beans are done and the liquid part starts to look creamy. Use immersion blender or regular blender to Purée.

Top with sour cream!

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Can add a can or make 14-15 oz of enchilada sauce yourself. Either works

I am a week and a half post op, but my doctor starts you off on mix of pureed and soft foods that are straight Protein. We are allowed ground meat, white fish, meatballs, cheese, Beans, and the like. All items have to be grilled/baked and moistened with broth or Water. To be discharged from the hospital we had to keep down a few bites of pureed food.

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Oh wow mine is totally different but I like yours much better!!! I had 2 weeks of liquid diet...1 before and 1 after and then purée with no meat:(

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yup...I am loving mine. we did have two weeks of liquid pre-op, but the ability to slowly incorporate food post op has been great. I haven't ventured to chicken yet, but scrambled eggs have sit well. During my one week follow up they mentioned trying chicken thighs highly moistened and shredded/pureed. So that will be my next meat. I am melting inches, but they note it will be 5 to 10 lbs of weight loss per month.

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I tried eggs my first morning for soft foods and they didn't sit to well but will try again with a different version. Good for you though! Thanks the above helps me too. Tried Lamb Burgers with Mint Yogurt sauce yesterday and they were tasty and sat well on stomach...whew!

How much did you weigh going in?

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For those of you who would like the black bean soup recipe:

1 pound dried black Beans or 4 cans of black beans

1 or 2 green bell peppers (I like poblano)

1 large onion

½ cup olive oil

½ cup white vinegar

1 tbsp cumin (I use more because I love it)

Salt and pepper to taste

1 ham hock (or meat seasoning for you non-southerners)

Dice all vegetables. (I buy the pre-diced from the grocery store so I can just dump everything). Sautée the vegetables in a little olive oil in pan until soft. Then dump everything else in the pan. Yes, I mean it. Add Water as needed to cover everything. You won't need much water in a crockpot.

Cook until beans are done and the liquid part starts to look creamy. Use immersion blender or regular blender to Purée.

Top with sour cream!

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Thank you! Making this week:)

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Can add a can or make 14-15 oz of enchilada sauce yourself. Either works

How do you make it yourself? I like being in control of ingredients. What can sauce did you use just in case? This is all new for me so trying to make sure I do things right. Thanks!!!!

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