LuvDreamin

Hi, Can someone tell me why there are stages of foods to eat? I get very little support from the doctors office staff. (too busy, no return calls etc). Im one week post op. I did the liquid diet for 5 days, they told me I could progress to the softies. In my mind, I cant find a difference between softies and just chewing your food thoroughly. So I have been eating pretty much what I want in much smaller portions. I have not vomitted, or had any trouble, except one "knot in my chest" for eating two spoonfuls too fast. Is it ok, to eat the "normal" foods right now if I can handle them? I haven't tried fruit and vegetables which I really miss. Is it ok to do that? I have lost about 8 lbs in the last week.