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Okay, So I am on mushy food still for another week. I have ate: Beans, applesauce, yogurt, cream Soups, tuna with mayo, ice cream, mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, and bad me, I ate lot's of lays potato chips because they seemed to disolve really good and the dr. and nutritionist said as long as I am not having trouble with it then it's okay but try to eliminate them for now. So that is obvious, but any ideas for other foods? I am tired of the same stuff.

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Chip dissovle because they are a Carb.. and your saliva glands dissovle carbs... just like it would if you held a popcorn in your mouth...

Anyway... Have you tried cream Soups? Maybe like spam, mayo, pickle, cheese.. blended up very mushy... like a fine sandwich spread... maybe blend a couple of your favorite fruits and pour it over cottage cheese for and sweet treat. thats all i can think of... Im sure more people with help with better ideas... Good Luck!

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I had a great time with the mushy phase at the deli counter. There are wonderful dips and spreads out there for the tasting--especially things like hummus, tzatziki, goat cheese, chopped liver, and so on. All these things I never bought before because they're expensive were fair game during this stage since they are all I was eating. Explore and discover exotic foods you might not have considered before. And don't worry about calories at this point. Have fun!

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Jack- the omlet thing sound good. I am just scared to try eggs again because when I tried it, I had some serious diarreah and nausea. But I could try it one more time. I am thinking that Hot Sause on food at this point is a NO NO. But, I love me some Crystal hot sauce on practically everything. If I take the breading off of fish sticks, are those soft enough to eat at this point, and can I put some lemon, salt, and Crystal on it?

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Thank you everyone!!! I have more ideas now thanks to you! I have to say good -bye now, my 8yr old is home from school. And my 15 month old is hungry. See Ya!

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Hi there Norma. I am still on the Mushy phase too, and it's delicious compared to the Protein Shakes. I still do one shake a day to get in that extra Protein, I can't seem to get enough if I eat 3 mushy meals a day. I've had spaghetti squash, with some meat sauce, or with cottage cheese and parmesean. It's a veggie but tastes like a Pasta with the different variations of sauce. I made home made black bean Soup, added sour cream and shredded cheddar, shrimp salad, egg salad, omelets, egg fritatta, sugar free pudding with some extra Protein Powder, I actually tried some soft egg plant and that stayed down fine, soft fish...Those are my ideas....Hope you're doing well!! Enjoy!

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Hi Norma,,

I stll eat mushy fod because i find it easier. i made a large pot of beef stew for my family then tol my portion and blended it and voila mush with taste. I fif the same for chicken Soup ( the kind with al the veggies and chicken) and believe it or not I also didit with vegaterian lazanga.

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Hi Norma -- Check out the food forum below. There are a lot of suggestions there.

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Last night I blitzed up some 3 oz smoked fish (haddock) with grated horseradish, yoghurt and a little half fat creme fraiche (sour cream). To go with it, 2oz of frozen peas simmered with half a clove of garlic, blitzed with 2 tsp creme fraiche and a sliver of butter. Total cals 350. Absolutely delicious!!!

For lunch I blitzed 3 oz chicken fillets with a tblsp hummus, tablespoon non-fat yogurt and a squeeze of lemon juice. Added in some Korean chilli sauce too. Cals apaprox 300.

I think it's really important to satisfy your taste buds as well as your appetite. Hope that helps!!!

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La Madam recommended some Ricotta cheese with Peanut Butter to me when I was in the mushy stage. My first reaction was YUCK! when I thought of it, but I went ahead and tried it out anyway.

Let me just say I thought that I was in heaven! Very yummy and tasty treat that can be made with either creamy OR crunchy peanut butter.

Best Wishes!

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