I have seen a few people list this as a option of what they ate on mushie stage. I was worried about the carbs. Also baked potato?

I didn't worry too much about carbs until I was eating solids. Some people don't concern themselves with carbs at all.

For me, the time on liquids then mushies was a healing time, and refried Beans with a little sour cream is a good source of mushy Protein that wouldn't slow the healing process.

HTH!

I have seen a few people list this as a option of what they ate on mushie stage. I was worried about the carbs. Also baked potato?

Yes Beans have carbs in them, but this coming from a VERY strict low carb girl...I ate them and they were a staple in my mushy diet. Yes I limited carbs, but I did not eliminate them. I kept them lower than a lot of people, but that is just because I like high Protein foods better. However, I NEVER eliminated them from the diet. I would have potatoes or Pasta in small amounts when my DH would eat them so that I wouldn't feel deprived. I didn't do much sugar or white flour while I was losing and still at goal am trying to stay away from those as much as possilbe. During the post op stage it is important to start thinking about making good food choices, but you also have to get in nutrition as well. Refried beans are a good choice for that. As for the potato, I had mashed potatoes as well...just not as often. I posted this someplace yesterday but if you want potato taste without the carbs then boil/steam the heck out of cauliflower and mix it with your favorite herbs and LF or FF cream cheese. It is YUMMY!! Just make sure on the mushy stage that you get it really mushy (like in a food processor!)

i'm starting mushies tomorrow and my doc said no refried beans. He will allow me to have that in the soft solid phase (along with chili).

Refried Beans have carbs, but unlike white rice or potatoes, it's not a refined starch carb. It's a healthy carb, and not one that should be avoided. Coupled with the Protein in the beans, it's a fantastic energy source, and they'll stay with you for quite some time so you shouldn't get hungry too quickly.

If you're going to buy canned beans, buy fat free. However, I suggest making your own refried beans. A 1lb bag of pintos, cooked per bag instructions, then mashed and fried with chopped onions and garlic is amazing. Tastes fantastic.

Edited April 25, 200818 yr by bpenney
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Refried beans are what got me through my first month after surgery. They are high in protein and fiber - a really healthy food, so don't be scared of them!

Refried beans are great and healthy. I buy Rosarita fat free refried beans and I put them in a skillet (spray with pam) and I chop up some jalepenos for extra flavor. I like to cook mine until they dry out a little and get a little crispy on the edges. During the mushy stage I didn't cook them as long since they need to be mushier than I like. I put a little low fat or fat free cheese on them and they are great.