I am on the liquid diet and my doctor said I could have cottage cheese. I thought he said something about refrained beans, but he may have been meaning during my soft food stage. Anyone know if you can do refrained beans or puréed avocados on the liquid diet? Apologies if this is a lame question. Thanks for your help!!!

I meant refried beans...auto spell correct is amusing today!

I would consider those soft foods not liquids. I would call or email your team to get clarification

Well "try the refry" and let us know the answer, they both sound yummy to me!

Thanks everyone! I just emailed my doctor. I will keep you posted.

Liquid is liquid. Cottage cheese, etc., is soft. If you are still in the "liquid" phase, I'd hope your doc didn't say to start with soft foods. Small particles can get trapped in the incision/staple line and you don't want that to happen. Usually the transition is clear liquids -->full liquids [~creamed soup liquid, etc.]-->soft foods, with particulate matter, etc. [If in the liquid phase, what are you, 1-2 (or 3) weeks post-op?]

Before starting anything more than true liquids, I'd check with the doctor/nutrition team.

Thank you Dr-Patient. I appreciate your comment. I should have clarified my stage. I’m in the two week pre operation phase. So no pouch yet. I am very thankful for your concern and advice!

Seems almost every doctor is different. My "Liquid" pre-op was mainly shakes, but I could have watermelon and celery (as well as broth and SF jello, but those are "liquids" anyway). So just do what your doctor/surgical team says, any questions related to what they've instructed you on really should go to them at this point.

Good Luck!