You go Mindy we have the same surgery date, well let me tell you the first couple of days was really hard for me but as time has went by I'm getting better with my shakes and Protein bars, I can have 4 shakes (slim fast) a day 2 bars, 2 cups of chicken broth, popsicles, and sugar free Jello so that really helps and plenty of Water I also keep in mind we can do because next summer we going to be slim and trim and very healthy. Good Luck!!!!