I am 3 weeks post op- no issues at all- down 25 punds.

My hips and face are much slimmer- stomache still seems bloated and scars are ugly...i am being patient!

I am not much into mushee foods and doctor had said things llike Wendys Chilli is ok- and puree only if needed. So i am eating some eggs, devilled crabs, chili, fish, tuna fish and still drinking a lot of Protein. *eating a couple of fries when hs=usband has them- just to get the salt taste! Protein shakes are easier than cooking a big meal just to eat 2 spoonfuls. Once i have the go ahead to eat more solid things i think i can get better at meals..

I am not good at watching the clock- does anyone know why we wait 15 min after drinking before eating and 1.5 hours after eating to drink?

Am trying to go slow with the drinking but would help me do better if i understood the why!

I totally agree with @@OutsideMatchInside and @@JamieLogical about following the rules and working hard to establish new healthy habits in the beginning. We are at a fragile state after surgery, physically, mentally and emotionally. Having structure and stability will ease the growing pains (or shrinking pains in this case).

I was a strict rule follower at first, but as I passed goal weight, I felt more confident in my ability to forge my own way. There were just certain rules that didn't jive with me and I would not have been a happy camper trying to stick with them. I had surgery so I could be "normal", not so I would feel restricted. So I found what worked for me, which is very different than what may work for you. But if, at any point I find myself gaining weight or becoming unhealthy I will certainly reassess my plan and adjust my "rules". That's what's so great about all this....it's a constant evolution and I am in control of what happens to me.