So today I say my doctor and had my first official weigh in.................I am down 17 pounds and this includes the pre op liquid diet. I was hoping for 20 pounds but I am very happy with the 17. I have lost about 10 inches as well all around. The clothes are fitting looser and I can now sit comfortably indian style. This I love!! He also gave me the all clear to start eating soft foods and adding more regular foods one at a time. I had some vegetables at lunch (soft) and it was wonderful!! I am so happy with my new life. I laugh at that first night worry, you know the one........What the hell did I do!!! I get to start swimming now and have already been going to the gym doing the recumbent bike but now I can get in the pool!! I am working at learning new recipes and food combinations that will be fulfilling. Life is good!!

Congratulations on your new beginning of a wonderful life again :-)

Awesome! Your making progress already, the best thing is as it comes off, it's not like an old diet where it just comes back that was when I realized the life.

Congratulations!!