Thank you for your kind words, both of you. I am doing good. My surgery was 2 weeks ago today and i am doing great. I am not loving the puree diet, so i really havent done too much of it. I am physically doing great, i am pain free and tolerating all i eat. Protein shakes are still my friend, ive heard a lot of people's taste buds change, but mine havent. Phew!! I lost 12 lbs the first week and another 7 the next week. I am so happy for this new chapter in my life. How are you doing? Are you on solids yet? Where are you from? NH here.