Recipes for Mushy/Puree Stage
Lisa,
Congrats on making it through the first stage... this next one is both exciting & terrifying at the same time... but in a good way, I promise!!
It's been a while since I was at your stage but I remember eating things like ricotta cheese with a bit of sauce & cheese warmed in the microwave (fake-out lasagna); fat-free re-fried beans with a bit of salsa juice (no solids yet) & shredded cheese - again warmed up a bit (this can be dense so go carefully). A softly scrambled egg was another staple for me with a bit of shredded cheese (see a pattern here?)
I do remember being told that mashed potatoes &/or cream of wheat with some protein powder added was OK too but if you're like me (hindsight is 20/20) be careful with the carbs... it's been my slippery slope. I made homemade applesauce (no sugar) & of course fat-free pudding is good too. I know there are lots of things out there but this was what I could come up with off the top of my head at the moment. Check out the recipe forum & eggface's blog for great examples!! Good luck & remember to eat slowly & pay attention to everything as it goes down!! You're going to do just great!!!
Cece
Congrats on making it through the first stage... this next one is both exciting & terrifying at the same time... but in a good way, I promise!!
It's been a while since I was at your stage but I remember eating things like ricotta cheese with a bit of sauce & cheese warmed in the microwave (fake-out lasagna); fat-free re-fried beans with a bit of salsa juice (no solids yet) & shredded cheese - again warmed up a bit (this can be dense so go carefully). A softly scrambled egg was another staple for me with a bit of shredded cheese (see a pattern here?)
I do remember being told that mashed potatoes &/or cream of wheat with some protein powder added was OK too but if you're like me (hindsight is 20/20) be careful with the carbs... it's been my slippery slope. I made homemade applesauce (no sugar) & of course fat-free pudding is good too. I know there are lots of things out there but this was what I could come up with off the top of my head at the moment. Check out the recipe forum & eggface's blog for great examples!! Good luck & remember to eat slowly & pay attention to everything as it goes down!! You're going to do just great!!!Cece
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Hiya! Congrats on your transition!
During this stage, I enjoyed these little crispy wafers called Mr. Wheat's Crispy Wheats. They are made of some sort of puffed grain, so they are very very light and when you eat them, they dissolve to almost nothing. But, they do provide a nice crunch and are a great substitute for bread, even later on when you're on solids. I find them at smaller food stores and specialty stores.
Here's their website... http://www.mrwheat.com/
Anyway..I put cream cheese on them, or peanut butter, or a slice of cheese, or you can put eggs on them, anything really. By the way, when you make scrambled eggs...try adding a good deal of milk to make them lighter--it helps me still. =)
Also, one great thing I had during this phase, and that I still eat now, was chicken salad and tuna salad--very well blended. I have a small mini chopper, but you could use your food processor or any kind of mixing appliance. I'd use canned chicken or canned tuna and add some light mayo to it. Add slightly more than you normally would, so that it can get nice and mushyish. Then, blend well. It ends up being very smooth and light, yet filling. Plus, it has lots of protein for you. I loved it because it tasted like "real food" and not just mushy baby food! LOL Sometimes, I would add a little bit of cheese to them, on a crispy wheat, and it was like a tuna melt! Yummy!
Like the other poster mentioned--I ate applesauce, only I didn't make it, I bought it! LOL Mott's has a great no sugar added line--regular, peach flavor and bluuberry! Yum Yum! I still eat them for dessert sometimes. =)
No matter what you eat, just chew it really well and eat slowly. Test things out, thats the only way to know if you can tolerate it! And, even if something doesn't go down too well, try it again at another time--don't write anything off! Enjoy trying new things--it's lots of fun!
Also, once you are nearing the time to move to solids...one of the first things I had was Salmon and Tilapia. I never liked fish before the surgery, but now I love fish! It's full of protein and when cooked properly, nice and soft. So, like I said, try new things--you may love them! Just take it slow!
Enjoy! Hope I helped!
Hugs, Heather
During this stage, I enjoyed these little crispy wafers called Mr. Wheat's Crispy Wheats. They are made of some sort of puffed grain, so they are very very light and when you eat them, they dissolve to almost nothing. But, they do provide a nice crunch and are a great substitute for bread, even later on when you're on solids. I find them at smaller food stores and specialty stores.
Here's their website... http://www.mrwheat.com/
Anyway..I put cream cheese on them, or peanut butter, or a slice of cheese, or you can put eggs on them, anything really. By the way, when you make scrambled eggs...try adding a good deal of milk to make them lighter--it helps me still. =)
Also, one great thing I had during this phase, and that I still eat now, was chicken salad and tuna salad--very well blended. I have a small mini chopper, but you could use your food processor or any kind of mixing appliance. I'd use canned chicken or canned tuna and add some light mayo to it. Add slightly more than you normally would, so that it can get nice and mushyish. Then, blend well. It ends up being very smooth and light, yet filling. Plus, it has lots of protein for you. I loved it because it tasted like "real food" and not just mushy baby food! LOL Sometimes, I would add a little bit of cheese to them, on a crispy wheat, and it was like a tuna melt! Yummy!
Like the other poster mentioned--I ate applesauce, only I didn't make it, I bought it! LOL Mott's has a great no sugar added line--regular, peach flavor and bluuberry! Yum Yum! I still eat them for dessert sometimes. =)
No matter what you eat, just chew it really well and eat slowly. Test things out, thats the only way to know if you can tolerate it! And, even if something doesn't go down too well, try it again at another time--don't write anything off! Enjoy trying new things--it's lots of fun!
Also, once you are nearing the time to move to solids...one of the first things I had was Salmon and Tilapia. I never liked fish before the surgery, but now I love fish! It's full of protein and when cooked properly, nice and soft. So, like I said, try new things--you may love them! Just take it slow!
Enjoy! Hope I helped!
Hugs, Heather
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Now is the time to focus on PROTEIN!!!
Things like ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, dannon fit and light yogurt... 2-4 T can be a meal! Laughing cow cheese a wedge or two...
Consider avoiding things that are mainly carbs/sugary like like oatmeal, creamed wheat or rice, sf applesauce, soups, crackers/brea/chips of any kind as they can not only fill you up now quickly leaving no room for the much needed healing power of protein, they can also activate hunger by glycemic means up/down, they may not stay with you either as well...And for many the slippery slope can be challenging or near impossible to break as the months go on...getting carbs out of one's life for many early is a helpful thing longterm....read a grad board of those 1 yr out listen to their challenges! We never malabsorb carbs or sugar in fact they are started to be digested in the mouth! Fat and protein are about satiety and are malabsorbed! Just think of using the tool to your advantage!
Listent to all advise and do what works for you! No one here is right or wrong we all have opinions based on our own individual experience! Soon a cheest stick may be a meal as well, then tuna or shrim or chicken salad made in a minichopper like pate with mayo just alone on a spoon no carb spring board needed! Eggs softly scrambled or egg beaters, with some cheese on it also can be great but a harder protein to digest...don't forget the alternative proteins by morningstar farms or gardenburger etc like veggie link sausages, burger crumbles may also be helpful in a bit!
Many like potted meat like chicken or ham...soon rolled up sandwich and cheese can work alone or in a lettuce if you must have a wrap....Enjoy the rebith journey to find your authentic self!
RICOTTA RECIPES:
Lemon Peel Ricotta Crème Makes 1 Serving
½ c part-skim ricotta cheese
¼ tsp grated lemon peel ¼ tsp vanilla extract
1 pkg sugar substitute
Mix together the ricotta, lemon peel, vanilla extract, and sugar substitute. Serve chilled.
Per Serving: 178 cal, 14 g pro, 7 g carb, 10 g fat, 6 g sat. fat, 38 mg chol, 0 g fiber, 155 mg sodium
Ricotta Romanoff Sundae Phase 2; 2 servings
Whether or not this dessert was first served to the Russian Czar Nicholas I by Marie Careme can be debated, but there is little doubt that you will be glad we came up with this version.
1/2 cup strawberries, cut into quarters
3/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 teaspoons sugar substitute
1/4 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 tablespoon pistachios
Mint leaves, for garnish
In a blender or food processor, combine the quartered strawberries, orange peel, and sugar substitute and blend until smooth. Pour into a large bowl. Gently stir in the sliced strawberries. Cover and chill. When ready to serve, evenly divide the ricotta among 2 serving bowls. Pour equal amounts of the strawberry mixture over the ricotta, then sprinkle with the pistachios. Garnish with the mint leaves.
Nutritional Information:
220 calories, 11 g total fat (6 g sat) , 40 mg cholesterol, 15 g carbohydrate, 15 g protein, 2g fiber, 160 mg sodium
Mocha Ricotta Crème Phase 1; 1 serving
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package sugar substitute
Dash espresso powder (or instant decaf coffee)
5 mini chocolate chips (*can use sugar free also available at www.bariatriceating.com )
Mix together the ricotta, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sugar substitute in a dessert bowl. Serve chilled with a dusting of espresso powder and sprinkled with the mini chocolate chips.
Nutritional Information: 261 calories, 14 total fat (9 g sat), 42 mg cholesterol,
17 g carbohydrate, 15 g protein, 0 g fiber, 177 mg sodium
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Peanut Butter-Chocolate Ricotta Crème Two servings.
1 cup low fat or part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 or 3 packets Splenda
1/2 to 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
1/2 to 1 tablespoon baking cocoa (or 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate
syrup)
Mix as desired, put in 2 serving dishes, chill, and serve. If using chocolate syrup, you can pour on top instead of mixing in, if desired.
Mock Oatmeal
1/2 C Ricotta Cheese
1 pk. splenda
1 egg
1 cap maple flavoring
Mixing. together and microwave 1min 30 sec to 2 min, stirring after 1 minute. The maple smell is wonderful. The texture looks kind of funky, but it tastes good, and is a great protein breakfast that isn't just EGGS!
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Mock Grits
1/2 C Ricotta Cheese
1 egg
Shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt and butter to taste. Make in the same way as the Mock Oatmeal.
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Mock Danish
1 egg
1 oz. cream cheese
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 pks splenda
cinnamon to taste
spray oil
Spray small skillet. Beat egg and 1 pk. splenda. Cook over med. heat. Do not stir--let cook. If the middle doesn't cook through, you may flip. (One pan I have to flip, the other I don't?!) Mix
cream cheese, splenda, and vanilla. When egg is done, spread mix over egg and roll up. Sprinkle any leftover mix and cinnamon on top. It is like a dessert!
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Mock Cinnabon
1/2 C. cottage cheese
1 pkt. splenda
tsp cinnamon
few pecans
Blend with fork. Put in microwave to take off chill. You have to close your eyes and just focus on the cinnamon flavor.
Mock Stuffed Shells:
Ricotta cheese warm amount desired in microwave, top with warmed spaghetti sauce! YUMY!
Here are the ricotta recipes I have...
Things like ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, dannon fit and light yogurt... 2-4 T can be a meal! Laughing cow cheese a wedge or two...
Consider avoiding things that are mainly carbs/sugary like like oatmeal, creamed wheat or rice, sf applesauce, soups, crackers/brea/chips of any kind as they can not only fill you up now quickly leaving no room for the much needed healing power of protein, they can also activate hunger by glycemic means up/down, they may not stay with you either as well...And for many the slippery slope can be challenging or near impossible to break as the months go on...getting carbs out of one's life for many early is a helpful thing longterm....read a grad board of those 1 yr out listen to their challenges! We never malabsorb carbs or sugar in fact they are started to be digested in the mouth! Fat and protein are about satiety and are malabsorbed! Just think of using the tool to your advantage!
Listent to all advise and do what works for you! No one here is right or wrong we all have opinions based on our own individual experience! Soon a cheest stick may be a meal as well, then tuna or shrim or chicken salad made in a minichopper like pate with mayo just alone on a spoon no carb spring board needed! Eggs softly scrambled or egg beaters, with some cheese on it also can be great but a harder protein to digest...don't forget the alternative proteins by morningstar farms or gardenburger etc like veggie link sausages, burger crumbles may also be helpful in a bit!
Many like potted meat like chicken or ham...soon rolled up sandwich and cheese can work alone or in a lettuce if you must have a wrap....Enjoy the rebith journey to find your authentic self!
RICOTTA RECIPES:
Lemon Peel Ricotta Crème Makes 1 Serving
½ c part-skim ricotta cheese
¼ tsp grated lemon peel ¼ tsp vanilla extract
1 pkg sugar substitute
Mix together the ricotta, lemon peel, vanilla extract, and sugar substitute. Serve chilled.
Per Serving: 178 cal, 14 g pro, 7 g carb, 10 g fat, 6 g sat. fat, 38 mg chol, 0 g fiber, 155 mg sodium
Ricotta Romanoff Sundae Phase 2; 2 servings
Whether or not this dessert was first served to the Russian Czar Nicholas I by Marie Careme can be debated, but there is little doubt that you will be glad we came up with this version.
1/2 cup strawberries, cut into quarters
3/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 teaspoons sugar substitute
1/4 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 tablespoon pistachios
Mint leaves, for garnish
In a blender or food processor, combine the quartered strawberries, orange peel, and sugar substitute and blend until smooth. Pour into a large bowl. Gently stir in the sliced strawberries. Cover and chill. When ready to serve, evenly divide the ricotta among 2 serving bowls. Pour equal amounts of the strawberry mixture over the ricotta, then sprinkle with the pistachios. Garnish with the mint leaves.
Nutritional Information:
220 calories, 11 g total fat (6 g sat) , 40 mg cholesterol, 15 g carbohydrate, 15 g protein, 2g fiber, 160 mg sodium
Mocha Ricotta Crème Phase 1; 1 serving
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package sugar substitute
Dash espresso powder (or instant decaf coffee)
5 mini chocolate chips (*can use sugar free also available at www.bariatriceating.com )
Mix together the ricotta, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sugar substitute in a dessert bowl. Serve chilled with a dusting of espresso powder and sprinkled with the mini chocolate chips.
Nutritional Information: 261 calories, 14 total fat (9 g sat), 42 mg cholesterol,
17 g carbohydrate, 15 g protein, 0 g fiber, 177 mg sodium
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Ricotta Crème Two servings.
1 cup low fat or part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 or 3 packets Splenda
1/2 to 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
1/2 to 1 tablespoon baking cocoa (or 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate
syrup)
Mix as desired, put in 2 serving dishes, chill, and serve. If using chocolate syrup, you can pour on top instead of mixing in, if desired.
Mock Oatmeal
1/2 C Ricotta Cheese
1 pk. splenda
1 egg
1 cap maple flavoring
Mixing. together and microwave 1min 30 sec to 2 min, stirring after 1 minute. The maple smell is wonderful. The texture looks kind of funky, but it tastes good, and is a great protein breakfast that isn't just EGGS!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mock Grits
1/2 C Ricotta Cheese
1 egg
Shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt and butter to taste. Make in the same way as the Mock Oatmeal.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mock Danish
1 egg
1 oz. cream cheese
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 pks splenda
cinnamon to taste
spray oil
Spray small skillet. Beat egg and 1 pk. splenda. Cook over med. heat. Do not stir--let cook. If the middle doesn't cook through, you may flip. (One pan I have to flip, the other I don't?!) Mix
cream cheese, splenda, and vanilla. When egg is done, spread mix over egg and roll up. Sprinkle any leftover mix and cinnamon on top. It is like a dessert!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mock Cinnabon
1/2 C. cottage cheese
1 pkt. splenda
tsp cinnamon
few pecans
Blend with fork. Put in microwave to take off chill. You have to close your eyes and just focus on the cinnamon flavor.
Mock Stuffed Shells:
Ricotta cheese warm amount desired in microwave, top with warmed spaghetti sauce! YUMY!
Here are the ricotta recipes I have...
Take Care, 
Jamie Ellis RN MS NPP
100cm proximal Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh Albany, NY
320(preop)/163(lowest)/185(current) 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery)
Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King www.albanyplasticsurgeons.com
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jamiecatlady5/
"Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"
Jamie Ellis RN MS NPP
100cm proximal Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh Albany, NY
320(preop)/163(lowest)/185(current) 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery)
Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King www.albanyplasticsurgeons.com
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jamiecatlady5/
"Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"
Jamie,
Thank you for your recipes! I love the sound of the ricotta sweet! I will be trying these this week!
I am however afraid to try anything today... Here I couldn't wait to eat anything other then clear liquids and I haven't ttried anything yet!
I am afraid my pouch will not anything and I do not want to
.
It is amazing some post you read people are eating stuff after 1 week! YIKES!
Thank you for all your advice and inspiration,
Lisa
Thank you for your recipes! I love the sound of the ricotta sweet! I will be trying these this week!
I am however afraid to try anything today... Here I couldn't wait to eat anything other then clear liquids and I haven't ttried anything yet!
I am afraid my pouch will not anything and I do not want to
.It is amazing some post you read people are eating stuff after 1 week! YIKES!
Thank you for all your advice and inspiration,
Lisa
am!
I was on liquids x 2 wk every program is different! Be well Lisa!
I was on liquids x 2 wk every program is different! Be well Lisa!
Take Care,
Jamie Ellis RN MS NPP
100cm proximal Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh Albany, NY
320(preop)/163(lowest)/185(current) 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery)
Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King www.albanyplasticsurgeons.com
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jamiecatlady5/
"Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"
Jamie Ellis RN MS NPP
100cm proximal Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh Albany, NY
320(preop)/163(lowest)/185(current) 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery)
Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King www.albanyplasticsurgeons.com
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jamiecatlady5/
"Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"
Hey Lisa! Have you tried anything yet? Let me know how it goes. I just had my appointment with the nutritionist this morning so she gave me a list of things I would be able to eat after surgery. Maybe you could try starting with something easy like a taste of peanut butter or a very soft scambled egg.
I'm dying on this liquid diet lol...I can't wait to eat something with flavor again.
-Jennifer
I'm dying on this liquid diet lol...I can't wait to eat something with flavor again.
-Jennifer
Jennifer
Are you by any chance a patient at Ellis Bariatric Center? I had Lap Band two weeks ago tomorrow and Dr. Ingram was my Dr. I started December 2 on Medifast so haven't really had anything really tasty since before that.
I am slowly advancing from full liquids to some pureed stuff and the new tastes are great. I never knew Cream of Chicken Soup could taste so good.
Gail
Are you by any chance a patient at Ellis Bariatric Center? I had Lap Band two weeks ago tomorrow and Dr. Ingram was my Dr. I started December 2 on Medifast so haven't really had anything really tasty since before that.
I am slowly advancing from full liquids to some pureed stuff and the new tastes are great. I never knew Cream of Chicken Soup could taste so good.
Gail
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