Slipping in some protein

This morning I crumbled a piece of FF cheese into my cream of wheat. It added 5 grams of protein and gave a different taste to the cream of wheat. I seem to be coming up about 5 gms short at the end of the day--maybe this will give me a head start! Just thought I'd share... Joy -17lbs/14 days

I have my first post surgery check up today. My doctor was really jammed, so this is my first one even though I'm day 13 or so. I really look forward to your cooking tips as I start incorporating protein. Up till now, my doctor's program has included only soft food, like cream soups. I know that what we eat, even if it's small amounts, can be tasty with some thought. And you seem to have a handle on that. What kind of cheese do you buy? Gano P.S. BTW, I partially grew up in Marked Tree, Arkansas, which is a tiny place (name like that, it would have to be, huh?) near Little Rock (the big city, when I was a kid!!!!) Do you know if?

I've heard of Marked Tree, but if I have been through it, I missed it! Cream of Wheat should be on your soft foods list. If you can have creamed soups you can have this. I have a diet progression schedule but don't go back to see the doctor until 4/1 (30 days post op), unless I have problems. Isn't it strange how different they all are? Joy -17 lb/14 days

Oh-- I bought Kraft FF singles. 5 gm protein per slice! Joy

My family spent some time in a teensy place called Gum Log, Arkansas. I couldn't tell you where it is but I know it's somewhere there. We worked on a chicken ranch and to this day I don't like chicken or eggs! Then we moved to Little Rock for a bit. Gayle Queen of Yarn Balls

I haven't even HEARD of that one. If it was a chicken ranch it was probably in the NW part of the state--Tyson Territory. Joy

I'm having no problem at all with protein - I've got that Beneprotein (tasteless/odorless) from walgreens.com, and I throw a scoop in EVERYTHING! Yesterday I took in 72 g, but I'm averaging about 65 g/day, and I'm still on clear fluids! I SWEAR by this stuff. Tomorrow I start 'full fluids' - is there such a thing as overdosing on protein? If there is, it'll begin tomorrow with some 'real' food! Kimmer Queen of the Niners, Instigator to All Marchers, High Priestess of Giggles