OK. Yes, i do have a specific list of foods, but there isn't too much beyond the cheeses, eggs, canned meats and lean deli meats on the list which are the basics probably on most post-op lists. I was just trying to find something besides eggs for breakfast. There isn't enough protein in oatmeal or yogurt to do those without adding protein powder, so I wanted to see if there were soft cereal bars or something on people's lists that work ok for them and are higher in protein. Sherry

I am going through the same thing. I had surgery the 19th. I lost 17lbs the first week and a half. My doctor put me on 3 blended meals, 2 protein shakes and the ever popular 64oz of liquids. All of this to say that I wasn behind on protein so he moved me to the blended stage. I am NOT hungry anymore and feel great but am stuffed! The scales haven't moved since I started this. I'm glad to know that I'm not alone in this! Janie

I just got back from my first walk of the day. I'm gonna follow your advice and up it to 2 walks per day. Let's keep our fingers crossed this works for both of us! Thanks and good luc****ep me posted . , Robin

Hey Sherry, Every surgeon has a different food plan in mind for his or her patients post-op. Were you given a list of foods to adhere to? Or were you left to your own devices? Perhaps if you gave us an idea of what your "basics" were, we can make some better recommendations? After I was a week out, I was also put on a soft protein diet that consisted of the following: Cottage Cheese: low-fat/nonfat (7 grams protein / 1/4 cup) Cheese: low-fat/nonfat or any reduced fat cheese, hard or soft, no cream cheese (7 grams protein / ounce) Yogurt: low-sugar/low-fat any yogurt that is under 100 calories, any flavor, but cannot contain chunks of fruit (5-12 grams protein / 6 ounces) Eggs: Prepared any way - do not use butter for cooking (6 grams protein / egg) Moist Chicken/Turkey (without skin): Any form, not fried. (7 grams protein / ounce) Fish/Seafood: Any type - do not start with clams or oysters as they are too chewy (7 grams protein / ounce) Beans: refried, kidney, black, edamame, etc. cooked without fat. no baked beans or green beans. (3 grams protein / 1/4 cup) Tofu (not fried) / Soy "meatless" products: (5.5 grams protein / ounce) Light mayo / miracle whip, soy sauce, dried herbs / spices, oils such as olive, canola, and peanut oil. I ate lots of shrimp and salmon, both dusted with garlic powder and dried parsley. Yogurt for breakfast. Egg and a slice of cheese for breakfast. Low sodium turkey and chicken (boarshead) deli slices and cottage cheese, or regular cheese, for lunch (i sometimes made rollups with them). Tuna salad, egg salad, chicken salad. Edamame, garbanzo beans. Refried beans with melted cheese over them. Good luck - the soft protein diet is tricky, but it's over relatively soon! Nicole

Hey There, Thanks for the great advice. I did lose 1 pound yesterday - hopefully that's a sign that things will start moving again. I am not even 2 weeks post op - so I am afraid to up the exercise muchbecause my doc told me not to do anything too strenuous for 6 weeks. I can't wait to start lifting weights and doing more, but I've got to wait out the 6 weeks. I can't believe that you lost 45 pounds in 2.5 weeks - that's totally amazing! I am so happy for you! I hope things pick up for you again real soon! Good Luck, Robin