My surgery date was Aug 9th 2013... I had an amazing experience at my surgical center. No nausea very minimal pain. I was off the pain meds by the 2nd day. 12 days out now and feeling great.. I have returned to all of my normal activity and work. I have a slight irritation in the abdominal region when I bend over but I'm assuming this is just the muscles healing.. I'm on the food plan from my surgeons dietician... Which moves me forward about every 4-7 days.. Mon I was about to add: apple sauce, low fat milk, pudding, cream soups... Still no CHEWING!!! I think that is the thing I'm struggling with the most.. I miss it so much. Any one else having this issue? I'm on a pretty tight schedule w/ my self trying to get in all my water and protein intake... Gosh it's hard. When ur not hungry at all you just can't even get a protein shake down... Any thoughts or ideas??