There are a couple of things that I have used that I didn't see mentioned. I don't know if you like fish, but even just a week or two after surgery I was making poached salmon and it is so soft and moist, it was so easy to eat. It is also super healthy with lots of protein. I prefer the thicker pieces rather than the long thing ones. They poach better. Just put a bit of water and OJ into a small frying pan, let it get real hot, place the filet in the liquid, cover, lower heat and give it about 10-15 mins for one filet. You can cut it down the center to be sure it is cooked thru, but if you catch it right when it is done, it is really good. I put some soft butter or olive oil on it,finely chopped cilantro and garlic powder prior to putting it in the pan. That is one of my favorite things.
The other thing is something I learned to make here in Kentucky. We didn't have it in Brooklyn. They just get a bag of dried pinto bean, boil, then turn down heat...throw in a piece of a ham hock or some bacon (it's gotta have SOME flavor) and let it cook slow all day. Don't put too much water to start, you can always add as needed. When it is done, I put about 75% of the beans in the food processor and mash them up, then put them back in the pot. You can puree all of them. You can add a bit of salt if you need to. It tastes great and it is lots of protein.
My last suggestion for now is french toast. I would make it with really soft white bread. It was great a few days after surgery cause it was really soft, warm and sweet. I would spin some soft butter and jelly together in the processor and put that on it with a bit of pancake syrup.
I use my index finger to push food to the right side of my mouth as needed. Hope this gives you something to try! Good luck with everything! Denise