I stocked up on Campbell's homestyle chicken noodle soup (I only ate the broth) in those ready to go microwave containers. I also stocked up on Unjury unflavored protein powder and Crystal Lights. For soft foods, I bought some Starkist tuna packs in different flavors --- they are ready to eat and easy to take with you. Best wishes!!

Well I am now almost two weeks out. I have stuck to the Premier Protien drinks 3X a day. I have Egg Drop soup with the little mix you can buy in the store. Broth and one egg which I make sure is stirred real good. This weekend I did streatch it out just a little meaning I made a devi Egg like you would for a sandwhich and chewed it down to puree... That one I had to eat super slow. I will have my Post Op Doctors appointment tomorrow. I am sure there will be more ideas as they come along. Oh and Jello! I also tried and liked the Imatation Crab strips. Just gave some flavor and was able to stay on track. Cannot over eat for sure. I am soooooo Glad I did this!

For my first pureed stage meals I bought canned ham and chicken and blended them with cream soups and protein powder until there weren't any chunks left. The meats look terrible coming out of the can but they are easily blendable and protein rich. I actually found them to be really satisfying.

The sugar free popsicles were a huge help to me as well, both pre-and post- op. I really like the tropical flavored ones.

Other than that, there is a lot more variety in smooth soups and broths. I found carrot/ginger, and a few thai flavored soups that I enjoyed.

Greek yougurt
Syntrax Nectar Lemon Iced Tea for protein
Whizzed Chili
Eggs
Cream of wheat\rice
Grits
Rocotta baked with garlic and mozarella topped with a little pasta sauce

I drank crystal light & diet Snapple, for my soft foods, it was Greek Yogurt, SF jello, SF applesauce, SF pudding, cottage cheese and my favorite Trader Joes Organic creamy tomato soup, that was my "treat" that kept me sane and moving it along.
Good Luck!

So I do have a question regarding puree food. Whats the difference if I chew it to puree or spinning it in a blender. As long as it is puree'd it should be fine yes? No?
Only reason I ask is My surgeon moved me from liquids to puree. well I didn't tell him I already had A Scallop which I chewed and chewed and chewed...lol
Anyway I didnt die from it so I figured I was ok. Cottage cheese is on my new menu too now. Was gonna do the refried beans but playing in Vegas with no Fridge or Microwave. Its all in the ice chest!

The reason for progressing your diet slowly is to prevent problems. Puree is supposed to be without clumps that your stomach may not be ready for. Pushing to fast with your diet can make you throw up and or get a bowel obstruction, that is painful. I remember being ready for the next phase, but made myself take it slow and careful.

Randy RN

I couldnt do puree either. I was careful and ate the following by chewing and mashing it up in my mouth prior to swallowing:
egg salad (all egg w/tiny bit of mayo)
black beans (used a chipotle hack recipie and fortified it with non- flavored protein)
cottage cheese