I just had my first "meal" i.e. my first mushie plate of food. (I've been on liquids for 5 weeks now -- pre and post operatively.)

This morning I had

1/2 c. Amy's Refried Beans

1 tsp. Salsa (the liquified kind)

1 tsp Reduce Fat Monterey Jack cheese

1 small poached egg

Calories: Around 225

Protein: Around 15 grams

I ate slowly and everything went down well. I wouldn't say I feel full (at least not the way I remember feeling full), but I do have this sense of, I dunno, something. I could probably eat a little bit more but there is no real desire on my part.

I just set the kitchen timer to 30 minutes and am waiting for it to go off so I can have a few sips of Water.

It feels so weird to be back in the food environment. A little scary after having such limited choices for the last month+. But also exciting as well.

I've planned the rest of my meals for today -- lunch will be 1/4 c. of non fat ricotta with 1/4 cup of homemade veggie bolognese sauce and some shredded parmesan. (If I'm feeling up to it, I may mix the cheeses with an egg and bake it).

dinner will be 4oz of filet of sole. I'm planning on today's snack being 1/2 of a IDS Protein bullet and maybe 1/2 c. of roasted apple/strawberry puree.

Hi Kristen; I have never had refried Beans. Where do you get them?

:tt2:I had a great meal last night.

4 oz of tilipia cooked in a non-stick pan

Topped with 2 tablespoons of salsa

Cooked Cauliflower with melted Velveta

Soft and full of flavour....not fishy!

I find it hurts if it is not soft or really crunchy. Egg white omlettes with cooked veggies and humus inside are great.

I feel special when I make good meals. It is important to track as you go. I have been using fit day. It really shows your mistakes. Like a few Pringles...so not worth it.

Tonight is a curried chicken with so many veggies. I shredded veggies and sliced chicken thin so it will be moist and soft. I will try cauliflower rice dish to go with it. Good eating to all! Kim

My first meal was 1/4 cup of chilean sea bass with a bit of cream of asparagus poured over it.

They just added ground beef, tomato sauce and soft cheese. I am lucky if I get 500 calories in a day, let alone 225 in a meal! I am just now starting to get hunger pains on a regular basis. If I eat something every few hours I am ok.

Good luck!