First Endoscopy + Dilation

Hi all! I don’t have confirmation of EoE yet, but my doctor seemed pretty sure after my EDG this morning. They mentioned doing a dilation while I was under, which I wasn’t expecting and therefore don’t know much about. I haven’t had any throat soreness, just a bit of chest tightness (which isnt exactly new for me). How strict is the soft diet? I had a lemon loaf a bit ago and am planning to have tomato and eggplant pasta for dinner, and I can’t tell if that’s an irreparably bad idea or whatever. Would love any insight y’all can give!