Why different post op diet requirements?

[scstxrn 213]

I was on Clear liquids x 10 days, full liquids x 10 days, pureed and mushy x 10 days... my doc said they're more conservative because follow up is not as easy when your surgeon is so far away. Strictly safety.

That said, my stages lasted about a week.. yesterday was day 28, I've been chewing real food a couple of days. I feel like crap though and I've taken myself back to full liquids because that's the only thing that doesn't make my stomach hurt.

[MyssJones 84]

I'm about 22 days post op and supposed to be in Stage 3 (pureed foods). But, I find I can eat soft foods (so pretty much whatever I want) and still be okay as long as I chew VERY WELL, no chunks.

The only time I have issues is when I eat too fast and overeat on accident. So I try to pace myself to gauge my fullness. That has been the biggest lesson learned. Most things sit okay with me, except fatty and really sugary stuff which I don't need anyway.

[cat1802 14]

Two weeks of fluids for me and now I am starting my second week of purée. I still rely on a shake everyday because takes so long to get blended food in. I don't mind the diet. Most of the time I feel indifferent to food now. It doesn't bother me when people eat delicious foods in front of me, I just feel neutral about the food. I hope this lasts forever but not sure if this is just a short lived feeling. I am 3 weeks out... Any veterans that can comment on this?