Hi, I was wondering if there is a mushy thread somewhere. I couldn't find one in the nutrition area.

I want some variety and I know many of you have great ideas.

Can someone give me some recipes or point me to the place to find the mushy ones?

hello love the lori logo did you design it your self. soft foods phase two, thinly cooked cereals made with skim milk

(grits, farina, cream of wheat)

low fat or fat free cottage cheese without fruit added

lowfat or fat free cheese

eggsor egg subsitutes(boiled or cooked in PAMor cooking spray)

light yogurt, sweetened with a non-nutritive sweetner

canned fruit or vegetables(injuice or water not syrup, drained)

lowfat cream soups(strained)

baked or mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, or yams (cooked until soft and do not eat the skin.

use only use water, skim milk, or chicken broth to moisten.)

skinless chicken(baked, boiled, or grilled- not fried)

hope this helps got it from my nutrionist. sil

try here:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f9/lapband-food-stages-lists-suggestions-3995/

i relied on:

hummus

cottage cheese

tuna/egg/chicken salad

egg drop Soup

greek yogurt

ricotta bake

scrambled eggs

ff refried beans/lf sour cream/salsa

what is the ricotta bake?

Thanks SIL, the signature came from a friend of mine. She designs them using photoshop. She's really good. I need to learn photoshop soon.

I appreciate the ideas. I just want to find something that will keep me full. I teach and have limited break time so lunch is at noon, and then I get out past 3pm. I start school at 7:50, and that is a long time.

I just want to plan well in advance.

what is the ricotta bake?.

i would take a box of frozen spinach (thaw, drained well)

1 container (15oz) lf ricotta

1 egg

2 cups of parmesan or romano cheese

salt/peper

tsp of tyme or basil

i would mix all together except for 3/4c of parm cheese, put in a baking dish - then top w/remaining cheese. bake 350 till golden brown or bubbly.

you can make many variations of this depending on your tastes; can add some marinara / pureed veggies (eggplant/zuchhini). it's pretty easy & good source of Protein and easy to get down.

ooh delicious. I'm so making that one!

ooh delicious. I'm so making that one!

i'm half italian & a lasagna/pasta LOVER...this really satisfied those cravings...hubby likes to add some pesto sauce on top or tampenade, again you can do a lot to the basic recp....enjoy!!

The ricotta bake sounded so great. I had to try it. I went to the store and bought the stuff and its in the oven now. I can't wait to try it.

Question. How did you eat the hummus? With anything? Do you make your own?

The ricotta bake sounded so great. I had to try it. I went to the store and bought the stuff and its in the oven now. I can't wait to try it.

Question. How did you eat the hummus? With anything? Do you make your own?

i try to make my own hummus (can get more Protein that way) but will buy also. i would mix a table spoon in my tuna salad / cottage cheese to make it creamier. once i got to solids i added fresh veggies w/the hummus. hubby likes to make pizza w/a whole wheat wrap, add hummus & feta cheese w/olives & pepercinis..

i usually make it because we go thru a LOT of it....spreads for sandwhichs..etc.

Cottage Cheese!!

Scrambled eggs!!

Both of these are GREAT. I still have scrambled egg for breakfast everyday and add cottage cheese with my meals (like 1 oz of my 4 oz). But I LOVE cottage cheese-- always have.

Also-- I roasted an acorn squash (the green one)... Half it- clean it out. Oven at 350-400. Bake flat side down for an hour.

Turn over, put a little butter, 2 tbl brown sugar in each, and a piece of bacon all in the little scooped out part (where the seeds were). Salt, pepper. Bake for another hour till all done. Scoop out and combine together-- Obviously you can't eat the bacon but it gives really good flavor!

Hello All, How are you doing illinoishusker ? we were banded on the same day and like yourself i can't wait to move up to the mushies. never thought i'd have such a variety...lol WOW i'm soo ready now ! thank you sil that's a good list, i'm taking notes from everyone!

Dr.Ernest C. Rehnke

Palms Of Pasadena

St.Petersburg, Fl.