I have talked to my doctor and my surgeon both tell me patience, I just need to know that I’m not alone and that this is a normal experience. I’m still on protein shakes only as every time I eat soft food I get terrible stomach pain so that eating equals pain therefore I don’t want to eat. I may be getting 800 to 900 cal a day, I doubt I’m getting my 60 to 80 g of protein. I have released 28 pounds since starting pre-surgery prep, and my diabetes and CPAP requirements have almost disappeared. Am I the only one that is experiencing the transition to different eating categories has been delayed due to things like pain when you eat, the pain is in my stomach. Thanks for sharing!