Thanks for all of your replies. I feel so much better today! A little soreness and bruising, but, no more lightheadedness. Yesterday was also a good day. In fact, I'm going back to work tomorrow. According to my Dr., I can now have a soft foods diet which includes fish and cooked vegetables. I had a very small portion and so far...GREAT! I was able to be very full and satisfied on a small amount. I hope it isn't bad that I'm already able to eat with no trouble. Alot of you sound as if you survived on liquids for quite awhile. Any idea why my Dr. switches his patients to a soft diet so soon after surgery?