How long after surgery ....

Wow, I can not believe all of these "advanced" diets. 

I have to have 4 weeks of "full liquid" diet.  Then 5 weeks of purees. 

For full liquids though...I can eat yogurt, cottage cheese, cream soups, applesauce, pudding, ect.

Like the posts say, every doctor is different so is every patient.  I was on a 3 week pre-op liquid (mostly- 3 shakes and 3oz protein dinner) diet that started on Christmas Day for me, then I had 2.5 weeks of liquid post-op and am now on the soft protein, I can have some veg but need to make sure to chew everything to mush...  It was nice to chew again!!!  This is such a hard decision and I look at like this; if I can't stick to the diet now how am I ever going to reach my goal and stay there?

You will soon be "normal" again plus you will be healthier and be looking/feeling better.

Chrissy

I had two weeks of liquid diet prior to surgery and two weeks after surgery.  I was so glad to have that first bite of soft food!  Good luck!

Jenn