I had my surgery on December 29th 2011. Prior to the surgery I had lost 20lbs by just following the protien diet and eating small portion for dinner. I was felling pumped and excitted for this new journey. After the surgery I gained 6lbs but lost it within the next couple days. Then a few more pounds starting coming off. At the end of week 2 I was down 30lbs but starving every day. My stomach literally felt like it was eating itself. I saw my nutritionist last Monday and told him about all the hunger pains and how difficult it was to make it through the day. He advised me it was ok to start eating solids as long as I kept it fat free. I have been eating 1/2 lunch meat sandwhich and small bowl of soup for my lunch and dinner. For breakfast I have either had a cup of coffee or a small bowl of cream of wheat. I started walking alot and have been been doing about 2 miles a day for the last week. In the last few days I have put on 5lbs and couldn't figure out why. Is my body going through a starvation period where it is holding onto the food I have eaten in fear its not going to get anymore? I only ate one meal yesterday and walked about 5 miles and when I weighed in this morning I had lost 4lbs. I am hoping once I get my first fill, that I will start seeing a difference. My incisions are looking excellent except the port area where I had popped a stitch. It is a little sore and bleeds a little at a time but no odor, leaking or anything to be concerned about. I keep it clean and put neosporin on it all day. I know its been a scary and exciting journey for me. Let me know if you are or have experienced the same thing or close to. I cant wait to see what the future brings. I am currently down 28lbs and 1 inch in month! I am still staying positive to the many lbs ahead!!!