I am Day 4 post op and my doctor said I could transition from clear liquids to anything with a consistency of pancake batter whenever I feel ready? How can u tell?

I was told nothing but clear liquids for at least a week....then 2 and 3 weeks after surgery puréed food like baby food and protein shakes

You doctor sounds pretty liberal in his diet restrictions. Most want clear liquids for at least a week, and then 2-3 weeks of full liquids. If you are okay to start, I guess as the doctor's office said, start when you feel ready.

Every Dr plan is different so go with what your Dr advises- I allowed nothing the day of surgery, started a liquid diet day 2 including protein shakes 3x a day, on day 6 after my 1st appointment, I was allowed to start puree foods, yogurt, and soft foods (can tuna/can chicken/eggs/fish) and will be on that for 2 weeks before moving to soft foods, ground meats. It is about letting your body heal as you reintroduce the foods. As far as when you'll know, go by your body do you feel hungry/ need something more? When you do take it very slow and as soon as you feel any pressure in your chest- stop! Good luck

I only had to do clear liquids for 24 hrs, then full liquids, yogurt, instant potatoes, pudding, and mashed bananas. I am 3 days post op, have eaten very small amount of yogurt, potatoes, and protein shake. I have not had any problems with any of it. Next week I start the caned chicken, fish, caned fruit and veg. I really haven't wanted to eat anything but I get very weak and dizzy if I don't force myself to eat something.

Your body will let you know when you can transition. Me for example I was told 1 day of clear liquid and 2 weeks of full liquids. I am on day 7 post op now and my body will reject most full liquids I eat ( tomato soup, potato soup, milky protein). I am learning slowly not to force things,even if my mind is saying "DO IT" because it is so not worth the pain in the end.

that was week 3 post op for me

if you attempt to proceed, go slow, chew/eat til mush and make it as smooth/runny as you can to be safe as your insides are still swollen and the stitches are healing and you wanna just not rush the healing..