Hi All! 

I am brand new to this site and tomorrow makes 1 month post op. I have already started the soft foods phase but I feel I am failing miserably! On a good day I am averaging about 540-600 calories but It is extremely hard to drink enough water and also difficult to eat and make sure that what I am eating is protein rich. In the morning I have been doing a Premier Protein shake and adding 1/2 cup Vanilla Soy milk which helps gives me a decent initial boost in protein but going downhill from there. 

I say all that to say this...I am tired of eating soups and I know that I can begin to experiment a bit more in this phase, I enjoy all types of fish and ground meats are fine as well (preferably turkey or chicken) I just want to find something that tastes good, has a decent amount of protein and won't kill me to eat. Any help is appreciated and I thank you all in advance! 

Thanks! 

That recipe has literally been my savior during my mushy phase! I make it once a week and have it for lunch or dinner at least 4 times a week!

sounds great the bean sprouts are a nice touch

Dan

I am trying this. :-).

Thanks 

Today I located a few old recipes I kept from one of my WW attempts about 30 years ago.  This one is delicious chili; it was unlimited so I'm thinking it could be almost unlimited for us.

2lbs ground veal, cooked and drained

1 large can tomato juice

2 cans bean sprouts

1 grean pepper, diced (can use dehydrated)

1 med onion, diced (can use dehydrated)

1 pinch cumin

Chili powder to taste

Cook veal, drain, add all ingredients; boil down until desired consistancy is reached.  

Eat and enjoy!