So it didn't really cross my mind when I watered down and made cream of mushroom soup for breakfast this morning. I figured if I made it the consistency of water I could sip it but turns out- 4-5 spoonfuls and I am STUFFED. Doesn't hurt, luckily. I guess I need to be more mindful next time. Chicken broth with whey protein doesn't do this to me, maybe it's just creamy soups?! Thoughts?

It depends on how recent your surgery was in relation to how your tummy reacts to food. The Clear liquids don't need to be digested by the stomach so they move through without problem. Full liquids (the creamy soups) need some digestion and if your stomach is still swollen from surgery, your capacity will be a few spoonfuls. Listen to your body and stop when you feel full. As your stomach heals, you will be able to eat more before getting full.

I have the same issues with cream of anything soup. I dont feel so good after eating them and the salt content is over the top.

I look at soup broth as liquids. Vegetable juice is clearly a liquid. Tomato soup is only a bit thicker. "Cream of" soups and clam chowder are about the same. As long as you are just skimming off the top or filtering out the chunks, I think you are safely in bounds.

Same here, a few spoonfulls and I am full. I can't finish much.

I do follow the no drinking rule while eating soup.