HI!! MY NAME IS Ana!! just joined today wanted to say send my regards to all sleevers. Had my surgery on 5/14/2014 check n at hospital weighting 217 left next day at 223 lbs I wanted to cry but nurses explained that was due to all liquids I was giving thru IV had my 1st visit post-op on Friday, 5/23/14 down to 209 today 206. I was on liquid(broth, Jello, Protein + waters for 4days on 5th day I started cream of wheat 2 tbsps very soft, for dinner cream of chicken Soup ,again 2 tbsp very THIN, still doing this, 2 Protein shakes a day + Water, water, popsicle (1) NOT really hungry but thristy, have no problem chewing vitamins/calcium/b12. I drove on Fri 9 days after for about 10mins each way no problem. Took myself off medication after 3 days cause I really didn't have pain just felt SORE, and I deal with it. Dr. said after 2 weeks complete it going on 3 start t eggs, Beans, cheeses., I'm really looking forward to this change BUT is ONLY 11 days today. :( I'll give my self another 5 days on this creamed stage).