STAGE 2 RECIPES
As far as a protein supplement that isnt even creamy or anything -- try Isopure, sorta like kool-aid with the protein you need. UNJury is also a great protein supplement, and comes in a chicken soup flavor.
For interesting stuff, try blending up some cooked meats and soft veggies with your favorite broth, and mild spices. You can also go get the Campbell's chunky soups and blend those-- given that you pick ones within your parameters. Mashed potatoes in small amounts are good as well for stage 2.
Hope this helps!
Thanks so much for the info. I plan to get some Isopure ASAP and I went back and looked at the info I got from the hosp when they released me and it did mention Chunky soup. I put some in the blender and it tasted great. Soooo much better than plain broth. Now if I could just find a way to handle the calcium tablets that are the size of a truck tire before you chew them up...I'd be in excellent shape. All in all, I'm feeling great. Thanks again for the suggestions.
What Calcium Citrate CHEWABLE brand did you get? I bought the unchewable by accident, so I need to get the other. No way I can swallow two of those twice a day. :-)
5'7" HW 256 (1/6/2014) SW 236.2 (VSG: 1/26/2015) CW 165.5 (01/10/2016) Total Weight Lost 90.5
Pre-Op: -19.8; Month 1: -19; Month 2: -12.7; Month 3: -9.9; Month 4: -7.2; Month 5: -6.4; Month 6: -2.8; Month 7: -3.7; Month 8: -4.2; Month 9: -0.6; Month 10: -2.1; Month 11: -0 Month 12: -2.1
GOALS: BMI Normal = 159 (6.5 to go); 100 LBs Lost = 156 (9.5 to go); FINAL GOAL: 139?? (26.5 to go)
I know this post is old enough that you're no longer in Stage 2. But I wanted to add that you can purchase the Unjury protein powder in an unflavored version and add it to things like mashed potatoes or pureed veggies to get the protein count up. Just one more idea for new folks like me who may see your post.