doing fairly well. Discomfort is minimal but I'm missing food. Not a hungry feeling more like I want to eat. I have been drinking the protein shakes and was surprised that I can take all 8 ozs with no trouble. I do get a full feeling but that's it. Is this normal?

I am five weeks out, so healing goes quickly. I could only have clear liquids for the first couple days. I don't feel full really. I just try and make sure I only eat a limited amount. You don't have much restriction right now so fluids go right through. I can't stand the protein shakes and I've tried many types. Just remember, as you will hear lots on here, the first few weeks are about healing, not losing, even though you may do both.