I just got home from first post op checkup. I had surgery 14 days ago. My surgeon was livid with the front office for scheduling me so far out. He said I should've been in to see him a week ago, and because of scheduling, unbeknownst to them or me, I have been on full liquids a whole week longer than they require. My NUT told me I can jump straight to soft/mushies. I'm really excited..actually I'm so excited I feel kinda directionless. FOOD, PEOPLE! I GET TO START EATING FOOD!!!! OMG, I kinda don't know what to do with myself!! *happy dance* oh and ps: they were thrilled with my weight loss of 27lbs in 14 days, and said they could already see it! WOOHOOOO!

What an awesome day you've had!!! Congratulations, keep rocking!

Just becareful.....it is a trial and error at first to see what you can eat. It took me the longest to be able to eat. Take real small bites (use a baby spoon) and time your self. There is an app "eat slower"....I am still working on this! When I go more than four hours between eating, eat too fast or do not chew enough.....I tell people that I foam like a mad dog....LOL

I skipped puree stage too. Just could not stomach puréed food. Ewwwww. I didn't have a problem at all.

Purees were so gross to me. It was a week of misery. Things you had no issues with before may not agree with you now. I'm six months out and made beef short ribs in a red wine reduction and the red wine made me barf (and I've had white wine and liquor no problem post op). I think the tannins were just to much for me.

Moisture with your meats will make all the difference. Go slow and try a little before you jump in.