After just having abdominal surgery, the best foods to eat are those that are easy to digest and this includes foods such as cream of wheat, milk, yogurt and cream soups. This type of diet is referred to as a full liquid diet and is considered a transitional diet because you eat it for a while before adding in other foods. While this diet does provide some protein and calcium, it's low in other essential nutrients such as iron, vitamin A and thiamine and should only be consumed for a short