What about Tofu?

Hi Everyone!
I'm waiting on insurance approval and spending a lot of time worrying and being excited at the same time!  I'm not worried about the actual revision surgery, but worried about getting my protein in for the rest of my life and staying away from sweets too.
I'm hoping that I wake up from the surgery and suddenly love meat but assuming that isn't going to happen..how does tofu sit with those of you that have tried it?  I'm thinking that the soy probably isn't the best to tolerate but hoping I'm wrong.
Thanks for your input!

I've eaten Tofu - Hamburger and
Tofu and Chinese veggies Daughter -in-law is vegetarian) and no problem,
I really really like my meat though. Soy protein is good for you.
This was posted by someone else I saved it for reference hope it helps.
On the bioavailablity hierarchy list:
Whey Protein Isolate Blends
Whey Concentrate
Whole egg
Cow's Milk
Egg White (Albumin)
Fish
Beef
Chicken
Casein
Rice
Soy
Wheat
Beans
Peanuts
 

I used tofu in a lot of recipes pre-op, and still do post-op with no tolerence issues at all.  Dips, smoothies (now adding protein powder), pumpkin pies, etc....anything that the tofu will help to make a nice creamy texture.  I also use the meat substitutes when making chili (less greasy -- I'm not avoiding the fat, just the greasy guck) and some casseroles.

Tabitha, I eat those Morning Star Farms and Bocca products on a daily basis, and tolerate the soy just fine.  I haven't tried tofu yet, but I want to.  Just need some kind of and easy idea to start with.  Any suggestions?

It's reassuring to read that a few of you have tried it with no problems!
And I'd love to have some easy ideas to start with too..I've never prepared it before but have been looking at recipes on the web lately.
Thanks!!

I was very happy to see this post.   I had been a vegetarian for a number of years and while I am back to being an omnivor, I do lean veg a good deal of the time.   It seems there is hope for getting the protein you need without resorting to dead cow lol.

Peace,

Tenor

I'm mostly veggie and am post op DSer. Have a look at my blog for some ideas :)

Tofu is AMAZING if done right. I get the super firm, cut it into strips like french fries and fry them in a little peanut oil then dip in peanut sauce or peanut butter ;) YUMM!!! I also eat Boca and other meat subs and have never had an issue except early out. Maybe it was the preservatives, but couldn't handle anything except tofu and some Boca burgers.

Now I can eat just about anything and my favorite is Schniders au natural soy 'meat' balls. I make them for my meatatarian friends all the time and they love 'em. The package says to pan fry them or bake them but I have found if i boil them and then fry in a little oil and BBQ sauce no one can tell the difference. I have meat eaters ASKING me to make them lol!

Thank You Randy for the advice.   I do make my own home made "meatless meatballs".   I use smart ground instead of meat and simply follow my mothers traditional recipe for meatballs.   They taste delicious.   Being a good Italian lad,  I couldn't give up meat entirely until I had a substitute for meatballs. LOL

You look fantastic by the way.   I am scheduled for my revision in a few weeks.   I can't wait.

Thanks again.

William

I never even knew I liked it till a few days ago.  It's pretty good.  A friend cooked some in a stirfry and I was surprised.  Now I would still choose the steak but tofu is OK with me.