Hi...I used to eat popsicles to help. Maybe it's the cold that curbs the hunger. Just keep thinking to yourself "soon I will be on soft food" I am 2 months post op and was told I could eat "regular food" but I actually like the soft foods better. I eat WAY more fish than I ever ate and my hair is actually growing. I probably eat more protien now than I did before the surgery (I love carbs). I had the surgery April 8, 2010 and so far i've lost 36 pounds. I had my first fill yesterday of 5cc (not plesant) I am back to eating very little again and my esophgus feels swollen - I hope it feels better soon.