I have a surgery date of May 15th, and I am trying to start planning ahead - vitamins, protein, food - and I was wondering if anyone has tried any good tasting baby food? I already know that I like the fruit, but what about the entrees and vegetables? I am having a hard time mentally getting over the fact that I am going to have to puree my meat and veggies, so I would like to know the best things that you all have tried.

I've been on purées for 3 weeks now (only one more to go!), and I haven't puréed any meat. I've been drinking lots of protein shakes, smoothies with a heaping cup of plain Greek yogurt (23g of protein), and soup.

I'm glad you asked that cause I'd like to know too. I've considered buying baby food and adding spices to them. Not sure yet.

I'm May 15th as well! ?

I lived on Campbell's Chunky Soup, chicken and beef broth, and associated meats for extra protein. For example, bought split pea and ham soup, toss in a half cup or so of ham cubes, some chicken broth to thin it all down, and blend, blend, blend. Didn't look very good but taste was awesome.

You can strain your cream soups there's so many dairy products that you can use for protein and applesauce is awesome

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I was told not to eat baby food because they add sugar and salt.

I didn't eat baby food or pure anything. I did eat a lot of soup and used my immersion blender to smooth it all out. I couldn't stand the thought of pureed meat but some do and like it. Protein shakes, yogurt and soups for me

I'm using baby food made by Earth's Best. It's not bad. Lol! I don't eat meat so I'm eating the fruit and vegetarian jars.

Buy a blender and do it yourself, I've got 10 days of puree left then I'm on solids and can't wait.

I honestly buy weight watchers meals and then blitz them, one meal makes about 4 servings.

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I'm almost 3 weeks post-op.

I'm using my Nutribullet blender to purée chunky soup and I'm also adding Unjury unflavored protein powder to it. My favorite is split pea with ham. Or tomato bisque soup that I add fresh spinach and cottage cheese too, plus the protein powder. I also whip up chicken noodle soup but try to remove as many of the noodles as possible.

I didn't use baby food at all. There are lots of soup out there that work. Yogurt and shakes rounded out the diet

Doc said today keep straining the cream soups because they don't want me to have fiber yet...I'm only 1 week post surgery.

Thoughts on the best protein powder?

Try the Bariatric advantage meal replacement powder. Go to there web site. Vanilla and chocolate are great.

I made a big pot of soup and pureed it well. It is a pea soup with some lactose free skim milk, chicken thighs and spinach. Seasoned with curry. Yum!!

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I made a big pot of soup and pureed it well. It is a pea soup with some lactose free skim milk, chicken thighs and spinach. Seasoned with curry. Yum!!

HW 420
SW 347
CW 327
Sleeved April 10, 2017

Sounds yummy! How are you doing post op?

It is pretty good. I'm doing okay. I'm allowed soft food now but the purreed stuff is a lot easier to get down. I am a terrible chewer and have to really concentrate on slowing down. But I feel good.