I think a lot of people feel like they can drink more than they’d expected. But when you hit real foods and purées generally feel the restriction. Be glad you aren’t struggling to hydrate and just work on good nutritious choices!!! You can do this!
Chicken salad was my favorite thing to eat!!! My surgeon said no pickles or relish even if you run it through the processor so I would just use the juice to give it the flavor.
I just found your channel. Thank you so much for the recipes. I’m just a week post up. I’m so ready to add soft foods to my diet. These are great ideas.
Love these recipes. I'm still in stage 1 liquid phase at 8 days post op. I will add a little liquid to them because for my puree I was told milk/thinned pudding consistency 😩.
Every dr is different. Of course follow your program. I wasn’t eating anything spicy though- not sure what you are talking about- I use a hot sauce that is flavorful but not spicy at all..
4 years later and I would like to say how this has been a lifesaver!!!! Had surgery on June 9th and I’m already over this liquid diet 😩😣. So much that I’ve already been planning my puréed food stage. I came across your channel on my hunt for ideas. Love the step by step and the recipe ideas. Thanks so much! New sub here!
Those recipes look and sound delicious. However, I worry about the ingredients in some of them. I’ve learned from lots of research that there is a lot of bad stuff that’s in prepackaged foods even down to the chopped onion and 13:18 lemon pepper. The package may say natural ingredients, but you honestly don’t know what those ingredients are. I’m goi to keep watching to see what else you come up with.
Started my purée phase on Thursday and I thought I was limited to yogurt, soups and jello! Thank you so much for the many ideas. Where did you get the 2oz cups?
I’m so glad I could help!!!! Amazon! I have an Amazon list of things I found helpful! Check out this Idea List on Amazon: VSG Recommendations by TimetoShrink www.amazon.com/shop/timetoshrink_erika?listId=7EC0EY5V30T7&ref=idea_share_inf
My Gastric bypass is in one month. Your videos have been a Godsend and will help me when my time comes. Congratulations on your success and TY for sharing 😊
Thank you for these meal prep videos! Just started my WLS journey...haven’t had my first appt, so trying to do tons of research. These are so helpful🥰Question, where did u find the coconut oil mayo? And did u like it?
Gosh!!! Another amazing video. I can hardly wait to try the spinach dip! My family will love it .....thAnk you for unveiling the mystery of my upcoming purée stage for me!!!!
You can do it!!!! Just go SLOW SOOW SLOWLY- tiny baby spoon- then wait legit 2 min between bites. It feels crazy but trust me. It’ll get easier over time.
So I can’t imagine being able to do more than purées right now. Last couple days been pretty nauseated. Some of these really are my fav recipes though!!!
Thank you so much you totally rock I surely didnt know how is make it through.. but you are definitely a life saver.. I made the buffalo chicken I wanted some hot wing and let's just say it was a success and definitely spicy..lol thank you friend.. many blessings and please keep giving us great recipes.. I'm 2weeks and 3days and I'm gonna need you for many years to come..lol
How many times do you eat, I had my surgery about 2 weeks ago and I feel hungry, I eat 3-4 times a day and try to drink a bottle of water a day! But the cravings are there
I think it’s probably head hunger at 2 weeks not actual hunger. Just keep sipping the water. At 8 weeks you may still need to eat 4-5 times a day. What are you eating???
@@TimetoShrink I do what I can with what I have. I drink a protein shake in the morning, than I make homemade soup, I have sugar free popsicles, water, bananas...I'm still in the pureed stage...sometimes I don't blend my food when I know its very soft
@@TimetoShrink so far so good. No complications. I follow up w the doctor tomorrow to see if I can enter my next phase and then I can try your recipes! I been telling everybody about that darn chicken salad! Lol I can't wait and I know it's good!
I love your channel and I so very happy you don't have music playing in the background. So many people have distracting music and I can't watch them....so thank you!! You do a great job of meals and meal prepping. :-)
I appreciate ALL of these recipes. I will be using them for my upcoming surgery. For these dips did you actually use something to "dip" or did you just enjoy with a spoon?
In the intro on the counter where the heck did you find that huge pack of condiment cups?!! Those 1-2oz cups with lids are SO handy on this journey, but they're hard to find. My local dollar store sells a pack of like 12 for $1, and I've seen them at Walmart I think 24 for like $3 , but in bulk would be best, if you or anyone in the comments can help with letting me know a website or store that sells that please lmk!!!!!
I wish I could eat half of what you can! Heck I can’t even use pepper on my meals 😭 But I’ve tried to purée my homemade chicken but it doesn’t become purée. I’m scared to eat it. Does it ever purée? Can I eat it although I see the fibers of chicken?
Hi! Love your meal prep videos and your journey! And you eating the 2 ounces of dip with anything? Like crackers, veggies, etc. or just eating it plain? Thanks!
Question: Are the macros on the buffalo chicken dip for each serving because that protein seems low if that is for whole dish. Could you add protein powder?
These dips look awesome but I don’t think I could do this without tortilla or pita chips. Eating dip straight up with a spoon feels somehow wrong to me…
Planning to try this tonight! What kind of shredded cheese did you drop in the buffalo chicken dip? It’s not included in the recipe but I wanna use it.
I found you by goggling pureed food. I can't chew anymore due to a dental extraction gone very wrong. I also have a swallowing problem. B4 this disaster I chewed things real good, now I cant. I keep losing weight and am almost constantly dizzy and faint. Ty for the great ideas. I was very sick with an infection I got from the gone wrong extraction. It lasted almost 4 months. So guess all the stress from all I went through I just couldn't think. I will try your ideas, as I'm not getting protein and also I've become anemic from all this. You sure are creative. Kudos to you for the great job your doing.
I like McCormick 3:1 ranch best now, and the rest of my spices thst I love most these days come from Fresh Jax. If you look in description of any of my recent vidoes there is link for Fresh Jax with 15% off!
@@TimetoShrink really?? TYSM! I did not see that but I’m just getting into all your videos and Insta. I just love you. You’re a lifesaver for me. I am really thankful and grateful for you. Learned a lot already!
Just had my surgery 10 days ago. Can't wait to try these recipes! I hate that you've stopped posting. You do a great job at it! Thanks. 🙂
Erika ty for helping me with ideas about what to eat. I've been worried on how to handle this phase.
You are so welcome. More ideas to come next week!!
How many do you eat at a time? I can eat like half a cup of pureed food at a time. Not sure if that's normal :/
I could barely get 2 oz at this point over 30 minutes
@@TimetoShrink Wow, im 3 weeks out, still haven't felt full, gulping water, never really hungry. Not sure if I'm broken LOL.
I think a lot of people feel like they can drink more than they’d expected. But when you hit real foods and purées generally feel the restriction. Be glad you aren’t struggling to hydrate and just work on good nutritious choices!!! You can do this!
You have been an absolute life saver! I start purees this Saturday and now I can call it Puryay!!!! Lol thank you so much!
Lol!!! Awesome!!! So glad to help!!!!!
i am on the puree stage and this video was so helpful!!! thank you!!!
I’m so so glad!!!
Chicken salad was my favorite thing to eat!!! My surgeon said no pickles or relish even if you run it through the processor so I would just use the juice to give it the flavor.
Great idea!!!!!
I will be trying this when I get to purée stage in a few days
I just found your channel. Thank you so much for the recipes. I’m just a week post up. I’m so ready to add soft foods to my diet. These are great ideas.
Oh my goodness I am so excited to have been some help. Good luck with your journey!!!!!
I'm also going through the same thing have you started already? I have to wait till the fourth of January, but I might try to start before.
Love these recipes. I'm still in stage 1 liquid phase at 8 days post op. I will add a little liquid to them because for my puree I was told milk/thinned pudding consistency 😩.
Cheering for you!
How are you allowed to eat spicy food? I’m on the puree stage and I’m not allowed to use half the stuff you’re using 😞
Every dr is different. Of course follow your program. I wasn’t eating anything spicy though- not sure what you are talking about-
I use a hot sauce that is flavorful but not spicy at all..
Thanks for the ideas my surgery will be 3/4/19
So excited for you. I will be rooting fo you!!!!! So glad this was helpful
I just have the sleeve one week ago and I looking forward for the puréed diet and I am so excited with this recipes!
I’m so glad to help!!! I am cheering you on.
4 years later and I would like to say how this has been a lifesaver!!!! Had surgery on June 9th and I’m already over this liquid diet 😩😣. So much that I’ve already been planning my puréed food stage. I came across your channel on my hunt for ideas. Love the step by step and the recipe ideas. Thanks so much! New sub here!
Chicken salad I made it with just mayo and sweet pickles onions in my food processor and I had the worst tummy ache and heart ♥️ burn. 😢
Those recipes look and sound delicious. However,
I worry about the ingredients in some of them. I’ve learned from lots of research that there is a lot of bad stuff that’s in prepackaged foods even down to the chopped onion and 13:18 lemon pepper.
The package may say natural ingredients, but you honestly don’t know what those ingredients are. I’m goi to keep watching to see what else you come up with.
Omg yum! Any tips on how to figure out the calories per serving of pureed foods so I can track it?
Pure meatloaf please try make that I have no teeth at 28 craving that meal lol!
I had my surgery on 8/5/19 and soon will be entering this phase, ty so much for your ideas. Looking forward to trying all of them out!
I’m so so glad to be able to help!!! Glad you found me!!!
Started my purée phase on Thursday and I thought I was limited to yogurt, soups and jello! Thank you so much for the many ideas. Where did you get the 2oz cups?
I’m so glad I could help!!!! Amazon! I have an Amazon list of things I found helpful!
Check out this Idea List on Amazon: VSG Recommendations by TimetoShrink www.amazon.com/shop/timetoshrink_erika?listId=7EC0EY5V30T7&ref=idea_share_inf
I just tried your Buffalo Dip for my Purée stage, it was great!!
I’m so glad!!!
I never thought I would say this but I'm excited to start puree foods lol
I remember that stage!!!! Cheering you on
I made the chicken dip and it was AMAZING 😍 THANK YOU! Your recipes have been a blessing for me post op xx
I’m so glad!!!!!
Where did you get the little cups
Amazon
My Gastric bypass is in one month. Your videos have been a Godsend and will help me when my time comes. Congratulations on your success and TY for sharing 😊
You are so welcome
I'm currently on a medical Bariatric non-surgical program. This is helping me sooooo much!!! You are dream for sharing.😘
I’m so so glad!!!!
Thank you for these meal prep videos! Just started my WLS journey...haven’t had my first appt, so trying to do tons of research. These are so helpful🥰Question, where did u find the coconut oil mayo? And did u like it?
🏆🏆you are officially my #1 TH-camr to watch 🏆🏆
Use the pickle juice.
I plan to try these 💕
Omg, you are so awesome!!! I am making buffalo chicken today on my 13th postop gastric bypass day.
I’m glad you are finding this helpful
Prepping! Thank you for the ideas.. some other lady scared me With her no flavoring liquid stuffs.. lol
Oh I definitely did flavor!!!!
Gosh!!! Another amazing video. I can hardly wait to try the spinach dip! My family will love it .....thAnk you for unveiling the mystery of my upcoming purée stage for me!!!!
I’m so glad I could help
I love your food ideas!! What are you dipping in the dips? Crackers/chips? How does your new tummy handle that sort of food?
I’m just eating them with a spoon.
What brand of 2oz cups with lids did you find the cheapest?
I ordered off amazon.
I’m just about to begin puréed stage and feel afraid 😳 to mess it up!!
You can do it!!!! Just go SLOW SOOW SLOWLY- tiny baby spoon- then wait legit 2 min between bites. It feels crazy but trust me. It’ll get easier over time.
What do you bake the buffalo & spinach dip at & for how long?
350 20 min or so
Oh my God bless you I just noticed that you put the recipe and everything on the description.
Hope it help you!!!
I don’t usually leave comments. But your videos are amazing and motivating. You make the recipes look so easy thank you so much. I learned so much ❤
Ur channel is so amazing. I was worried about this phase and u have made it so much easier for me!! Thank u xoxo
Oh my goodness that means the world to me!!!! The whole reason for my channel!!! I just want to help others however I can!!!!!
Yum! My doctor actually had me go from liquids straight to soft foods, so I never had to do puree but these looked great!
So I can’t imagine being able to do more than purées right now. Last couple days been pretty nauseated. Some of these really are my fav recipes though!!!
I start purée tomorrow! I will be trying both of these. I can’t wait!
Woohoo!!! I hope you enjoy!
Thank you so much you totally rock I surely didnt know how is make it through.. but you are definitely a life saver.. I made the buffalo chicken I wanted some hot wing and let's just say it was a success and definitely spicy..lol thank you friend.. many blessings and please keep giving us great recipes.. I'm 2weeks and 3days and I'm gonna need you for many years to come..lol
I’m so excited for you and glad that I could help make your own journey a little easier !!!
@@TimetoShrink Thank you so much..❤
You're just amazing, whipping out all these wonderful Flavor sleeve foodies! THANK YOU!!! I'm one-week post-op today!
Yay!!!! So excited you found me and that it was helpful!!! Yesss!!!!
How’s your journey so far? How r u feeling?
Hopefully moving into purée stage Friday! Thank you for your videos! Can’t wait to try these!
How many times do you eat, I had my surgery about 2 weeks ago and I feel hungry, I eat 3-4 times a day and try to drink a bottle of water a day! But the cravings are there
I think it’s probably head hunger at 2 weeks not actual hunger. Just keep sipping the water. At 8 weeks you may still need to eat 4-5 times a day. What are you eating???
@@TimetoShrink I do what I can with what I have. I drink a protein shake in the morning, than I make homemade soup, I have sugar free popsicles, water, bananas...I'm still in the pureed stage...sometimes I don't blend my food when I know its very soft
It gets easier. I promise. You are doing great!!!!
Does it last all week in fridge?
Yes. I had zero problems
Yum! I wish I ate more like this when I was in the purée stage! ☺️
Thanks!!! I am a definite foodie. So I was determined to have some good bites.
Thank you so much.
I will doing puree next week. These salads look amazing. Can't wait to try them. Thanks for sharing your creativity
I’m so glad I could help!!! How’s everything going for you?
@@TimetoShrink so far so good. No complications. I follow up w the doctor tomorrow to see if I can enter my next phase and then I can try your recipes! I been telling everybody about that darn chicken salad! Lol I can't wait and I know it's good!
@@chichimocm yay! So close!!!!
I am about to enter this stage on Thursday. Love these! Thanks!
yes she is a life saver and i start in 1 more day
Excited for you and your journey!!!!!! So glad I could help a bit
So much cheese 😩
You can skip it if dairy is not for you for sure. For me- this is how I ate to lose over 100 pounds - I ate dairy the whole time
Move to pureed food in 4 days, so gonna try these.
Thank you
You are so welcome!
I love your channel and I so very happy you don't have music playing in the background. So many people have distracting music and I can't watch them....so thank you!! You do a great job of meals and meal prepping. :-)
I’ve tried both ways- sometimes I add a bit of music- but I don’t care for it behind talking- it’s too distracting for me as well !!!!
Hey Erika!
I’m making your spinach dip today! I made your Buffalo dip last week! It was so good!
VSG
9/21/21
26 days PostOp
Woohoo. So glad you are enjoying
What is the brand of the 4 oz microwaveable to go cups? Where did you get the big pack? Thanks 😊
Check my amazon store link in description. Look at the WLS/ VSG section- but Amazon is where
I appreciate ALL of these recipes. I will be using them for my upcoming surgery. For these dips did you actually use something to "dip" or did you just enjoy with a spoon?
Spoon after surgery in the appropriate stages. Now we use veggies or pork rinds for dipping
In the intro on the counter where the heck did you find that huge pack of condiment cups?!! Those 1-2oz cups with lids are SO handy on this journey, but they're hard to find. My local dollar store sells a pack of like 12 for $1, and I've seen them at Walmart I think 24 for like $3 , but in bulk would be best, if you or anyone in the comments can help with letting me know a website or store that sells that please lmk!!!!!
Amazon. I get EVERYTHING on amazon girl!
I love your recipes. I wish you were my neighbor:-) I’ve learned so much from your channel. Can’t wait to try these out.
Aww thanks so much!!! Enjoy!
I wish I could eat half of what you can! Heck I can’t even use pepper on my meals 😭 But I’ve tried to purée my homemade chicken but it doesn’t become purée. I’m scared to eat it. Does it ever purée? Can I eat it although I see the fibers of chicken?
Just take your time and ease into it. Listen to your body
I live in Mexico and a lot of things are just not available. Have to improvise a lot. No ricotta cheese or sour cream. Dry Ranch mixes, nope. Sad.
Maybe use Pinterest and find a dry ranch powder recipe to make? I bet you have some amazing ingredients we have trouble finding!
Just found your channel. I’m having RnY on 9/29/20 and I’m loving the suggestions! Thank you!
I’m so glad to be of some help!!!! Cheering you on!
Hi! Love your meal prep videos and your journey!
And you eating the 2 ounces of dip with anything? Like crackers, veggies, etc. or just eating it plain?
Thanks!
I just ate them plain at that point
Thank you so much for sharing, can’t tell you how much it’s appreciated ❤️
I’m so glad to be of help!
Thank you. I’m going to purées next week and your recipes will really help.
I’m so glad I can help !
I’m way past purée but the spinach artichoke and buffalo chicken look great. Especially for Keto
Both are soo soo good. Definitely Keto, definitely not just a purée thing! I hope you try them!
Thanks! More great Recipes. I really appreciate your ideas & creativity! Keep them coming!
I’m so glad to help.
I was with ya til the curry. LOL I'll be omitting that. Maybe some dried mustard.
Thanks for the ideas. I will be making some of these.
So many different ways to spice for sure!
I have been waiting for videos like This! Thank you for these amazing ideas!! My surgery is 11/13/19
I’m so excited for you!! So glad to help
Question: Are the macros on the buffalo chicken dip for each serving because that protein seems low if that is for whole dish. Could you add protein powder?
Yes I always do macros per serving. Always can add Genepro to things for sure
I'm having surgery in June. I was nervous about finding foods I could eat during each stage. This was so helpful. Thank you.
I’m so glad. Cheering for yoy!
These dips look awesome but I don’t think I could do this without tortilla or pita chips. Eating dip straight up with a spoon feels somehow wrong to me…
Veggies? Low carb tortillas made into chips? Pork rinds?
Planning to try this tonight! What kind of shredded cheese did you drop in the buffalo chicken dip? It’s not included in the recipe but I wanna use it.
I usually use a Mexican blend.
You are THE BEST!!!! Thank you so much for making these videos my sleeve sista!! I start puree tomorrow and I'm so excited lolll prepping as I watch
Woohoo!!! So glad I can be a tiny part of your journey!!! You’ve got this!
My surgery was March 28 I’m still on the liquid diet on Friday will be my last day can’t wait to start. Purée
Yay!!!! Excited for you!!!
I just had VSG and I’m on puree. This is very helpful
I’m so glad I could help!!!! Congrats and good luck on your journey!!!!
So helpful. Thank you!! I’m going to be making all of these recipes from your other puréed video as well. Thank you!
I am Sooo glad!!!!
My first time here and this is the best purée food I have ever seen. Can’t wait to try them. New subscriber.
Welcome! I’m so glad I could help!
Ty so much I will try those delicious recipes 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Enjoy!
curious.. my doctor said puree is apple sauce consistency... so would this be more soft food??
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Ok so, the idea of puréed meat just gets me. I don’t know if can do it
I felt same. But in chicken and ham salads it works actually
Omg thank you for these ideas! I start Purée tomorrow and I can’t wait to try them! Going to buy ingredients this evening 😊
Rooting for you!!!!
Just started my purée stage, and most definitely will try this 🤗
I’m so glad to help
Thank you so much for this! Great ideas!!
You are so welcome
Thank you so much! Start purée Thursday!
Cheering for you!
Really great ideas thanks and agree not many suggestions out there so pleased you are making this video series.
So glad it’s been helpful
Your videos are very helpful. Thank you
I’m so glad
Hi!! How many weeks postop did you use the 2oz cups?
The beginning. Couldn’t get it all down at once but it was the size I prepped everything in
Thank you so much good ideas that not much people share
I’m so glad to help
I will definitely try this thank you so much.
I’m so glad to help!
a very clear and simple illustration that I can learn and use it right away.
I’m so glad!!!!
meal prepping with my mom, she just made it to the puree stage ! these will be added to our list
Yay! I’m so happy to help!
Yay! More recipes ideas are so helpful! Thanks for the video ❤️
I am so glad!!!!
You have changed my life with these videos!
Oh my goodness! I am so excited that I’ve been able to help!!!! Good luck on your journey
I found you by goggling pureed food. I can't chew anymore due to a dental extraction gone very wrong. I also have a swallowing problem. B4 this disaster I chewed things real good, now I cant. I keep losing weight and am almost constantly dizzy and faint. Ty for the great ideas. I was very sick with an infection I got from the gone wrong extraction. It lasted almost 4 months. So guess all the stress from all I went through I just couldn't think. I will try your ideas, as I'm not getting protein and also I've become anemic from all this. You sure are creative. Kudos to you for the great job your doing.
So sorry you are suffering. I am glad I could help a bit. Good luck!
@@TimetoShrink You've helped so much. Thank you...
Hi! I would really like to know the brands of your Ranch seasoning and spices like the curry. Can you post those please I want to try to order them.
I like McCormick 3:1 ranch best now, and the rest of my spices thst I love most these days come from Fresh Jax. If you look in description of any of my recent vidoes there is link for Fresh Jax with 15% off!
@@TimetoShrink really?? TYSM! I did not see that but I’m just getting into all your videos and Insta. I just love you. You’re a lifesaver for me. I am really thankful and grateful for you. Learned a lot already!
You say can of chicken, is that a 5oz can or 10oz can. Just wondering because my store has both
I buy the larger size cans
@@TimetoShrink thank you
Thanks so much for the ideas!
I hope you enjoy some of them!!!
Great recipes! Definitely am going try them out during my pureat days
I’m so glad to help! Cheering you on!
@@TimetoShrink Thankyou love❤
So do you just eat them with a spoon?
At that point yes