One week out I do not feel different....ate mashed potatoes (1) and felt just fine....none of the eat to much pain I was testing for....wondering if this is normal?

Mashed potatoes are a slider food, so you won't likely feel it yet. You probably will be on liquids and mushies for awhile, so you won't feel much until you get to real food. Even then, it isn't likely that you will feel a lot of restriction until you get some fills. Don't be in too big of a hurry, you will have lots of time to test things out. Hugs!!!