DFW Bariatrics and General Surgery, Dr. Sachin Kukreja’s practice, posted this video on its YouTube channel on September 21, 2025.
About this video
This short recipe video shows a high-protein ranch egg salad made with eggs, cottage cheese, buttermilk and fresh herbs, blended so it stays a little chunky rather than smooth. The video’s description presents it as a dish for the soft-food stage after bariatric surgery and credits Dr. Barr, a bariatric surgeon.
After weight-loss surgery such as gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy, eating comes back in stages: liquids first, then blended foods, then soft foods, and usually regular foods about six to eight weeks after surgery. The soft-food stage uses small, tender pieces that are easy to chew, such as eggs, cottage cheese, flaked fish and ground poultry, eaten as small meals and chewed until very smooth. Mayo Clinic advises eating the protein-rich part of each meal first, and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery warns that too little protein can lead to weakness and muscle loss.
How quickly you move between stages, and how much protein you need, depend on your own recovery, so check with your bariatric surgeon or dietitian before trying a new recipe. More videos on this topic are on the Weight Loss page, and the practice’s other videos are on Dr. Sachin Kukreja’s profile.
From the video’s description on YouTube
High-Protein Ranch Egg Salad Recipe. Perfect for the soft food stage after bariatric surgery! …
Read the full description and recipe on YouTube
Sources: Mayo Clinic: Gastric bypass diet · American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Life after bariatric surgery
This page is for general information only and is not medical advice. Talk with your own doctor about your situation.
