Wow, Its interesting that diff doctors have diff diets. I just had my surgery 6 days ago and my diet goes like this
day 1-3 - Clear Liquids only
day 4-14- full liquids + Protein shakes
day 15-27- soft foods + protein shakes
day 28-35- regular food trial
they told me that it takes 6 weeks for the body to heal from surgery so i need to be really strict and stay on my diet. So far I have been doing it and it hasn't been that hard. Just keep at it and it will pay off in the end.