I also had surgery on 9-30-08. My doctor has completely different guidelines. I was on liquid 1 week, pureed one week, and soft foods started on Tuesday. I am in no way advocating, for you to not follow your doctors orders but I think you will be fine. I have now lost 22 lbs since surgery.
I lost the first week and then stalled out. I started to lose again this week after I started soft foods. I wish you the best of luck!