How many months did it take before you started eating regular food again, after your transitional period?

I was eating regular food from soft food. Just introduced new meats, vegetables, etc. slowly as I was able. Same with herbs, spices, etc. So basically what everyone else was eating just smaller portions. Some foods didn’t taste good to begin because of the temporary changes to my taste buds. And sometimes my tummy was just fussy & didn’t like some foods at times. Really it was just a matter of choosing more tender cuts & how they were cooked & prepared to keep what I was eating relatively moist & tender. I was eating bolognese with zucchini noodles, meatballs with gravy, slow cooked chicken chasseur (though the wine I added was disgusting), omelettes, steamed/poached fish, meat & vegetable soups, etc, in soft food. Was eating steak, chicken thighs, lamb, pork tenderloin with some vegetables pretty quickly in solid foods. Gave up shakes from purées & was eating ‘real’ food - just puréed then of course ?.

Guess it comes down to what you consider ‘regular’ food. As long as it complies with your food plan, & you’re meeting protein goals & not exceeding sugar, fat & carb recommendations you were given, you’ll be fine. You can always discuss options with your dietician to be sure.

I was eating "regular" food at a month, but I didn't turn back to eating junk food, pastas, and bad foods that made me fat in the first place. I just ate REAL food.

3 months. I can’t believe how much I was craving raw vegetables by then.