Liz, my thoughts are with you as you start this journey. There will be many hurdles and pitfalls, but there will also be many, many joys along the way. These first few days will be hard, but try to keep your 2 month post op date in mind, just keep focusing on that day. By then, you shouldn't be sore any more, and you will have become acustomed to your new eating patterns. May your recovery be fast, and your discomfort be lite.