I didnt really puree anything, I kept with mashed potatoes, tacobell pintos n cheese, poach your eggs and smash them a little, peanut butter was fine, scrambled eggs I have seen people post problems cause they are dry, tuna mixed with mayo should be fine, egg salad should be fine cause it is moistened, I kept with the S/F Popsicles a lot when I wanted to snack. I never tried the meats, afraid I would have problems with them as a lot of people do. Never really put anything in the blender. I guess thats not much help huh? As for the protien shakes, well, slim fast makes a good low carb one, I really liked the Atkins chocolate, this had more protien and less carbs, there is also a "whey protien" mix that I got at wal mart that works really great in coffe and a little nonfat S/F creamer, it has 23gr of protien, mix that with some soy milk and its just like chocolate milk! LOVE IT! I hope this will help you, Ben.

Well, I was 6 weeks out yesterday. I've been on a "regular" food diet for over a week. I can eat "as tolerated". Maybe it's what you're eating, but it certainly doesn't sound like too much, unless you're eating like that most of the day, you know? I can take 6-8 ounces at mealtimes, and 4 for snacks. Nothing pureed or blended, just chewed really well. Good luck hon, and talk to your doc or nutritionist! Kat

I'm doing ok Debra, thanks for asking. I was really pleased that my post-op pain was mild (especially in comparison to my hernia surgery a few years ago.) I was able to sleep comfortably in my own bed after 5-6 days on the recliner. My surgeon's instructions would have me on mushies thru 30 days, but my nutritionist is encouraging me to move on to solid foods chewed well. I'm really reluctant to eat "real foods" just yet. Though what I have tried I'm doing well chewing and keeping down. Honestly, I'm afraid to find out that I can eat what I want. I've never been especially great on disciplining myself. I do well keeping the junk food out of my house but portion control is a difficult issue for me (and fast food too). I don't want to push the envelope. So I'm eating about one "solids" meal a day and mushies the rest right now. I lost 25lbs pre-op, then 20 lbs the first 2 weeks, but nothing since then. I plan on adding exercise in this week. I kind of feel lost in this gray area right now, but I know that's normal. I look forward to my follow up appointment with the surgeon on 3/28/07.

I get the chocolate kind from wal mart and add a scoop to my coffee, can u say cafe' mocha? MMMMM! quit smelling it, it all smells gross. ben.

I am one month post op from the RNY surgery. I was really hungry when I was on soft foods and could eat a little more than what they had said. I could drink more too, the thing is ...all liquids and soft foods go through your new stomach faster so you are getting more in. What you need to do is measure out what you are eating and stop. Let the food sit there for a while and let your body absorb the nutrients. I hate not being able to drink til 45 minutes after that either. It has been getting easier this week and I am getting the "full" feeling. Just stick to your diet and let your stomach heal and you will be fine. I had to really be hard on myself to change and control my eating habits! I feel I can eat alot more but thats where we come in, we need to change our habits, like one of the others said...This is a TOOL, and just as with anything that you buy, it comes with directions and we have to learn how to use it. You guys are doing GREAT and you ARE succeeding! Keep it up and follow your Dr's direction and it WILL get easier! Your going to LOVE the new you! Ben