I am 23 days post op, pretty much have only been eating oatmeal and mashed potatoes. My parents really want to take me out for dinner for my birthday, but I have no idea where to even go. Anyone have suggestions? Or even what to eat?

That depends on which stage you are on.

It sounds like you might be on the pureed stage. If you are, you can order a really soft fish and mash it up with a fork to pureed consistency. Also, you can have mashed sweet potatoes or mashed carrots... just mash till they are mush. You could also do a soup, but it needs to be a strained soup, no chunks on the pureed stage.

Otherwise, if you are on soft foods, you can eat mainly fish for your meat and real soft veggies.

Sorry, should have said that! Yes, puréed stage. And awesome! I will definitely go with that then Do you think salmon would be the best choice of just whichever is steamed?

I think salmon would be great! Mmmmm... I love salmon!

Have fun on your birthday1