I am on the full liquid stage & my surgeon instructed me to still do 2 oz. every 3 hours. Everything like grits, cream of wheat, etc. needs to be thinned & I also add protein powder to those and also to my cream soups. I just tried pureed oatmeal made with skim milk, a dab of diet butter and that tasted really good. As some one said, just be gentle with yourself and go at your own speed. We aren't in a race & what works for someone else at this stage might not work for you. Mostly, I would just suggest trying 2 oz every 3 hours.