I'm 7 weeks post op and the hubby is taking me out on a date tonight including dinner. I'm on soft foods phase and haven't been out to eat since surgery. I think we are going to a family style restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner. What should I look for to order?

Cooked Chicken, Fish (not breaded or fried), cooked veggies. worst case, soup if you cannot find anything else that is approved. A grilled chicken breast and some cooked broccoli would probably be best, and enough for lunch and snack tomorrow too. Congrats, Enjoy!

Try and get something with a high water count, it will go down easier. Grilled foods are usually dry so I would avoid those, and broccoli is going to make you full really fast. i usually always eat seafood on dates or unbreaded hot wings if available. The sauce makes the chicken easier to eat. If you get hot wings some place make sure to ask about the sugar content and make sure you get a classic sauce that is just butter and hot sauce.

If they serve breakfast you could always get an omelet if your ok with eggs.

Yeah, I forgot how much I loved scrambled eggs and cheese in the soft food phase. I would like to change my answer from chicken, to eggs.

As others have mentioned above. Eggs are always good. You can order scrambled eggs and bacon. Good protein. Soup is always a good one too. I still do soups in restaurants and im 6 months out. Don't stress about it too much enjoy the night with your hubby!

Soup, eggs, fish, cottage cheese.

It took a long time before I could eat broccoli and even now it goes down better if it is cooked very tender. I would not attempt it so early on.

Thank you for your replies. We had a good date night without me getting or feeling sick. We did chose a family restaurant that serves breakfast all day so I could order eggs. Then enjoyed going out to a movie where I smiled at the popcorn and proceeded to my seat.