Question:
when is average time to to go off puree?

I know most dr.s diets varies.    — [Anonymous] (posted on October 3, 2001)

October 3, 2001
I'm just over two weeks post-op and I'm on clear liquids for the first three weeks and then pureed/semi-soft foods for another three weeks. After that I should be able to start building myself up to solids. Good luck!! :-)
   — Jennifer H.

October 3, 2001
Your right every doc is different. I would follow what your doc prescribes.For my doc, we are on liquids for just the first 2 or 3 meals post op then puree for 3 weeks then advance to just about anything you can tolerate except raw vegetables and fruits with skin, those add later. Hope this helps Susan
   — Sue T.

October 4, 2001
With my vbg I was on liquids for the first few days, then puree's for 6 weeks, soft foods for 6 weeks, then slowly introducing solid (normal) foods. Every surgeon is different, but they all progress from liquids to more solids. Good luck
   — Jo (Part 2) C.

October 5, 2001
My dr recommended liquids for the first 3 weeks then soft foods for the next 3 weeks. As long as you do well he releases you to whatever you can tolerate at 6 weeks. I was lucky, though, that he included cheese and thinly sliced deli meat as soft foods. It sure made meals a lot easier!
   — ctyst