Question:
Suggestions for stage 3

I had RNY surgery on March 15. I feel great and have had no problems with getting sick yet. I started phase 3 today and would like some ideas so I can have a little variety.    — jams951 (posted on March 23, 2010)

March 23, 2010
Stage 3 is regular diet? If so trial and error. Mashed potatoes, chicken, veggies. Remember to chew real well and eat slowly. When you feel full stop and rest for a while.
   — reallady

March 24, 2010
Yes,stage three is a regular diet. I have found that beef is hard to eat because of all the conective tissue. Chicken is good. We have gone out to eat once and found that two can eat for the price of one. I just took a few bites off my wifes plate. Boy was it good.
   — Jim Christian

March 24, 2010
seafood has a good protein to calories ratio. I know calories aren't an issue right now, but one day they will be. Always good to count them now and get used to what has what in it. I like sauteed fish and scallops best. Shrimp is high in cholesterol. Best of luck to you! hugs,Kim
   — gpcmist

March 26, 2010
On phase three, you should be on soft/pureed foods. Which includes, scrambled eggs, (those will fill you up fast) as most protein will. Thin sliced lunch meat from the deli with cheese stick is good, I used stew and just put it into a blender. I put a lot of normal food into the blender and used broth for liquid. Stay away from tough cuts of meat. Try small bites for chicken and tuna, shrimp is good too, but those are a dry food. Potatoes, beans, I just used my blender a lot. Hope this helps a little.
   — Kristy