Hi anonomous: I am sheryl in NM. I am now 9 weeks post op and I eat almost any thing I want to eat. salads, broccalli and cauliflower, tomatoes, hamberger, sausage, bacon, roast beef, chicken breasts etc. Oh and beef jerky. I began eating soft puree at 8 days post op and by 3 weeks post op I was eating cottage cheese, tuna and crackers, salomon, eggs, cheese, and refried beans and tortilla chips. by 6 weeks I was eating soft meats such as hamberger, sausage, salmon, chicken breasts.etc. I have never had to through up or any thing else. I am doing great physically and gaining ground with my mental clarity. I hope this helps.