Hello All!

I am approaching my 8th Post Op day when I can start soft moist solid foods. Most of the items suggested on my list are things I'm not too fond of eating but am willing to try since it's going to be my means of survival for the next 2 to 3 weeks. Besides, the less I can eat in general now, the less I have to suffer through right? :thumbup:

Anyways, my doc has suggested things like cottage cheese, eggs, baked fish, tofu, yogurt etc. What kinds of things did you eat during this time? A friend suggested Chef Boyardee Mini Raviolis or Spaghettio's but I don't know if that's a good idea. What says those who have been there done that with this stage? Thanks!

I'm 3rd week out and I am on soft foods. I'm doing chicken with a lot of marinade so it's juicy. I'm doing Tilapia. Yogurt, oatmeal, sf pudding, I had pork loin with bbq sauce, I am still doing Protein shakes. Tuna salad, chicken salad, egg salad.

I'm worried though, b/c I'm hungry now. ugh.

I need more ideas.

no pasta! egg salad, boars head ham, turkey, light cheese, hummuss, liverwurst, shrimp salad, tuna salad, lobster salad, imitation crabmeat, ricotta cheese, cottge cheese

In addition to being banded 4 months ago, I have been having dental work done, so I am on the nursing home diet! Make some Cream of Wheat with milk instead of Water, throw a tablespoon of sugar free syrup on top, and it is delicious. The milk gives it extra Protein, you can make it as thick or thin as you can tolerate, and the warmth feels good on the band. Also, go for Greek yogurt when you can, as it has a higher protein content. It is also thicker and makes you feel more satisfied.

Make yourself a veggie casserole using either yellow squash, zucchini, or even butternut or acorn squash. Cut them up small, make a mixture of cottage cheese, egg, a bit of skim milk, salt and pepper, and some cheese (I use parmesan) put all but veg in the blender, pour over veg in a baking dish, and bake at 350 for near an hour (keep testing veggies for softness.) I detest cottage cheese, but done this way, you'd never know it was there and you are getting plenty of protein.

Lastly, when you are out, pintos and cheese at Taco Bell are a quick choice, and better than a taco or burrito.