Well, my bariatric sleeve surgery went well last week, healing up and feeling better day by day, so far roughly 15 lbs have dropped from my body in about a little over a week, my follow up apt is this Friday so I'll see what I've exactly lost and see if i can move onto the soft food stage. I was advised I can now have mashed potatoes, and have successfully eaten some. (about 1oz per meal). still doing protein shakes and other fluids. I'll update soon, thank you for all the well wishes!