Do different Doctors use different diet protocols?

I have noticed from many of the postings here that my surgeon has me on a very restricted diet. I am now 6 weeks post-op. The first 2 weeks I was only allowed clear liquids. Then for the next 9 weeks I am only allowed soup, yogurt, mushy cereal cottage cheese and other very soft foods. I read a posting and after only 5 weeks a patient was able to eat real food. Any idea why my surgeon is so restrictive for such a long time after surgery? (I have already lost 40 pounds!!!)

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