I just found this forum & I am hoping that it will be helpful. I am 4 days post op & I am extremely overwhelmed. I thought that I was prepared for this change. I don't know that anything could have prepared me for this. Just coming out of surgery I couldn't believe how much pain I was in. I was able to go home the following day. I have now been on water only for 6 days. I tried some clear chicken broth and also crystal light, but both made me nauseous. I am due to add protein shakes tomorrow. I knew that my eating habits were going to be permanently altered for the good, but I didn't anticipate such a drastic change. I am just wondering how other people felt when they first started out? Does this get easier? Thanks in advance.