I'm on day 9 post surgery. The surgery was much less painful than expected - sore though. The gas pain was aweful and took nearly 7 days to completely go away. chest pain, shoulder pain, etc.

My doctor has me on 2 weeks of liquid with 3 shakes daily. My liquids can be clear, but also tomato juice, etc. So on week 2 of liquids I started with blended Soups put through a fine strainer.

So far I haven't even really felt any hunger. I've had an appetitie periodically but no real hunger. Will really need to learn the difference between appetite, or wanting to eat versus being hungry and needing to eat. Cravings kicked in around day 4 and 5 but went away around day 6. Wonder when I'll start getting hungry?

So far so good and hopeful! It's really starting to kick in how much my life is going to change.

sounds like you are right on track. I still have no hunger so I cant tell you when it will come back. Protein shakes were and are my life saver..... Keep it up, it gets easier too....Dave

Congrats, sounds as though you are doing well.