9 days post op and I have a concern

I had my lap RNY on 4/17. I'm doing pretty good. I'm 8 days out and already able to eat baked chicken, low fat graham crackers and rice, eggs, fruits (watermelon, cantelope, strawberries), etc. Here is my concern. It looks like most people stay on liquids for WEEKS. I was put on soft foods (ie: eggs, pudding, cream of wheat) 3 days post op in the hospital. I am down 11 pounds and my question is this, has anyone else been able to eat like this so early on and still had successful weightloss? I wonder why some people have to stay on liquids so long, yet i'm able to eat softs already. I feel better now that I am able to eat softs because i'm not weak anymore, like I was on liquids/pureed. Your advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Sherry 295/284/180