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06/08/2023 07:53 PM, Caitotornado said:

I’m three weeks post op today and was able to start soft foods. It look me like an hour to eat 2oz. Idk what is wrong with me lol

So a tip my nutritionist told me was take pea size bite every minute. It has helped me meet my Protein goals. 😊

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Guys I made the ricotta bake. [emoji44] why did I wait so long to make the this!?! This is amazing.
So yummy!

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23 hours ago, cathyleonardi@yahoo.com said:

My surgery was May 13 how are all of y’all May people doing????

May surgery was May 9th. Thank God I'm doing so well. I'm Grateful 🙏🏾 I've had no issues other than I stalled about 2 weeks ago...but I'm still pressing on. I hope it breaks soon.

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I’m a bit late but I was sleeved on 5/30! Hope everyone is doing well post-op!

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Welcome Elle and Sleeved! Hope yall's recovery is going well.

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What are you all eating for the puréed stage?? I dislike most mushy textures (oatmeal, yogurt, eggs, etc.) trying to find something that I may like…

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11 minutes ago, AmandaD. said:

What are you all eating for the puréed stage?? I dislike most mushy textures (oatmeal, yogurt, eggs, etc.) trying to find something that I may like…

It's just one of those stages you got to power through. I pureed tuna/chicken/egg salad, moist chicken or turkey with gravy, and loved mashed potatoes (put Protein Powder in it for extra protein). Chunky Soups can also be pureed, just add Protein powder.

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1 hour ago, AmandaD. said:

What are you all eating for the puréed stage?? I dislike most mushy textures (oatmeal, yogurt, eggs, etc.) trying to find something that I may like…

Try the ricotta bake. It’s delicious. I finally made it yesterday and omg👌🏽 i also bought a small food processor and chopped ground turkey, added some hummus and it too was delicious.

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4 hours ago, AmandaD. said:

What are you all eating for the puréed stage?? I dislike most mushy textures (oatmeal, yogurt, eggs, etc.) trying to find something that I may like…

I bought Soup from Panera and puréed it. I made sure to strain it, but it worked fine. Highly recommend the Tomato Soup.

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I mainly had mashed potato with cheese sauce and pureed black bean Soup. Those were really the only 2 things that appealed to me at the time.

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Guys I am at week 5 and I am still stalled I don’t know what I am doing wrong!!! I am a total of 45 pounds down and have been stuck at 359/360 for 2 and a half weeks. I exercise everyday walk or swim. I am hitting Water and Protein goal trying to get my calories to at least 700 in that process but happier if they go over since they want me close to 1000 I don’t know what else to do. I have been pretty good at not weighing my self everyday now but still!!!! How long did your three week stall last

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20 hours ago, CarolineLittle said:

I mainly had mashed potato with cheese sauce and pureed black bean Soup. Those were really the only 2 things that appealed to me at the time.

What cheese sauce were you allowed to have? I feel as though mashed potato is the only thing I’ll be eating. Did you buy the pre made potato or did you mash your own?

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What do you guys do when you feel gross. Idk how to explain it. Like I met my Protein and liquid goals today. I go potty everyday. But the last 2 nights I felt yuck. Last night I woke up in the middle of the night and had to take Pepto. But I don’t want always take meds. Never been a fan of a lot of medications. I used to drink ginger ale. Obviously can’t do that anymore.

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