Pureed Food Phase of Program

Hi All, I am 1 week Post-op and entering the Pureed Food phase of my program. What did you guys eat at this stage? How did you manage to get the protein in? Any help would be great. Thanks, Mike

Hi Mike - I was told to "do the best you can" on the pureed stage as far as getting your protein in. I did do protein shakes but you can only get so much in. I actually had a couple favorites on this stage and then I burned myself out. I mixed refried beans, salsa & green chilis together and made a zillion meals out of that. Racatto cheese & Ragu pizza sauce mixed together in a food processor and then microwaved for a couple seconds. It also makes a lot. Chicken w/ a little light helmans may, pepper blended in the food processor. Tuna w/ a little light helmans mayo, sugar free relish blended in the food processor. Campbells Firehouse Chili w/ beans - blended in the food processor and topped w/ a little cheese. I really burned myself out on this one. Hope this helps. Christina

I would puree chicken noodle soup which was good. i went the baby food route. Food is not too bad well some of it. Good luck. I am moving to soft foods tomorrow and cannot wait

I did A LOT of tuna, pureed, mashed potatoes with unflavored protein powder added in, lets of protein drinks, protein pudding (one of MY FAVORITES and I still eat a lot of it to date). It will be fine, you will never get all your protein in during this stage, just do the best that you can.