surgery 1/21/10- doing great! how are you?

Hi everyone.   I am very new to this site and these forums.  I had surgery on Thurday, January 21, 2010.  This past Thusday was three weeks and I have lost 21.7 lbs!  I am doing really well and have not had any problems so far.  I am eating solid foods (which my teeth thank me for) and am trying new things every day.  One day at a time though, slow and steady. 
Does anyone have some great advice for eating and the coming months?  I don't have to go back to my Dr. or nutritionist until April.   A bit scary being on your own, but looking forward to it. 
Thanks!

So glad you are doing so well !   am four weeks today, and technically,at  the start of soft foods. For lunch,  I had a veggie burger (from the green box) which was not bad.  For dinner, I am making crock pot chicken and dressing (RNY friendly).  But, to be honest, I don't even like eating anymore.  Nothing tastes like it used to and eating at a snail's pace is a chore.  

I love the way food tastes for the most part.  Right now, I am trying to balance making food that my family will like and that I can eat as well.  (I have a husband and three boys 16, 12 and 8)  It has not really been a problem so far, but I am sure that there will always be challanges.  Getting my protein in seems to be a problem for me.  I need to water dow tha protein chakes with skim milk just because they ar too thick.  Another problem (sort of) is that they only make them in chocolate. I love chocolate,  don't get me wrong, but variety is the spice of life, right?  I get mine at the local Costco.   30 gms of protein in 11 oz.  May I ask what you are using if anything? 

Hi I was banded 1/28/10 and am new to this site today.  I have lost about 31lbs and am thrilled with the band.