My S.O. said I should include weight loss since pre-op (I started at 440lb) but as evident from my tracker I'm only going from post-surgery (431lb). This morning, I weighed in at 414lb. I am on puree at least I can have them. But I've been mostly full liquid. I try to get in a couple of protein shakes but on puree I have eaten, albeit very tiny portions and slooooooooowly, bean dip (no chips).

So basically your 17 pound loss was in a single week? Awesome job! You should be proud of the progress you've already been making. Plus, I wouldn't discount the weight you lost pre-op. My ticker includes it. :-)

I think about the weight that we gain from surgery from the IV fluids, and it makes me realize that you really did lose more than 17 pounds in that week since surgery.

I'm not sure. Up until Wednesday I was being weighed by the hospital or my surgeon's office. I never felt like I had gained anything from the IV's but who knows. I was in the hospital from Friday morning to Saturday night. During that whole time I ate (HA!) broth once. Spent the rest of the time dry-heaving. Anesthesia sucks. Since I have been home I sip liquids and occasionally take in a puree. I tolerate just about all things well except corn. Used to like it. Used to LOVE it. Can't stand it now....