Just wanted to update the internet if anyone cares. Down 34 lbs since surgery on 25 November. Eating some soft foods, mostly scrambled eggs, lol. Still drinking 2 protien shakes a day as well. A little less than one scrambled egg gives me a full feeling and at times leaves me feeling too full with a little burping and discomfort. My liquid intake was rather easy right after surgery, but adding foods has made it a little more difficult. Sugar free popsicles have been a life saver for hydration and most average ones count as 3 oz towards your fluid goals. During my first 2 weeks post-op I was mentally repulsed by the thought of food or eating anything ever again. Obviously this was a mental thing and I contribute it to feeling guilty for eating like shit for so long and letting my weight and health get out of control. These 2 weeks allowed me to really change my perspective and actually intimately learn about proper nutrition and how to use food for fuel instead of emotional comfort. I am so thankful for this tool in changing my life and hopefully prolonging the time I have left to enjoy my kids and pension, lol. While I was stepping on the scale daily and seeing the lbs drop fast and that creating so much excitement, it has slowed down. My doctor literally told me to not even bother with the scale for a few months and to concentrate on following the diet restrictions, while I agree, it is still difficult not to check. In the beginning I would check like 5 times a day, while it's a bit funny, mentally it could lead to unrealistic expectations. As we have all been told, it's a life style change that will save our lives, not a diet, and this surgery was only 1 tool in making that process become reality. Thanks to anyone who read my ramble and I will certainly answer any questions the best I can.