Hello again. Well as of yesterday I was 22 days post op and down 22lbs. If I can keep this up for another 100 days I'll be at my ideal body weight. I saw my surgeon yesterday and had my drainage tube removed. I hated that thing. And he gave me the go ahead to eat whatever I want. But to be honest with you, I'm too scared to do that. I've been experimenting a little, but usually after 3 bites I'm stuffed. I'm still not getting in all of the water I need, but it's getting better.