So many differences in acceptable foods...

Hello, I've not posted in awhile. Hope everyone is well. I had my surgery (RNY) on Nov 4th, everything went wonderfully. Recuperation was excellent with no complications (other than those daggone trapped air pockets...YOWIEEEE!) I am still on 2 oz/1/4 cup meals 4 times a day. I just wanted to comment on how differently doctors handle the aftercare diet. At almost 7 weeks post op, I am permitted to eat any meat products (to include hot dogs and pork sausage), seafood, peanut butter, nuts, eggs, beans and dairy (cheeses, yogurts, etc). However, that is ALL I am allowed to eat. No fruits, no vegetables, definitely no carbs or starches. And this is until at least my next follow-up in Feb (12 wk post-op). I know someone who is about 5 weeks ahead of me, she can still only eat chicken, turkey and seafood, but can also have oatmeal, applesauce, soup, etc. While I am okay following my doctors orders, I do not understand why things aren't more consistent. It doesn't make sense to me that is not a standard of care that works across the board. Anyone have any idea why post op diets are so inconsistent doctor to doctor?

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