17 Days Post Op - Feeling Good

I am now 17 days post op from surgery on 6/16 (Lap RNY) and down 29#s already. Yippee! It has been relatively easy -- little discomfort from surgery, just soreness and tiredness. I have been staying with a soft diet, with a few little exceptions -- haven't really measured anything, but staying to about 3 ozs. Lentil soup with a bit of shredded cheese and salt and pepper has become a good friend that is high in protein! I haven't had any problems keeping anything down and only three bouts of spitting up mucus or frothy saliva because either I ate too much or drank too soon after eating. The most frustrating part has been cooking for my family -- I just don't want to do it! Getting enough water in has also been a bit more difficult than I expected since I can't chug it like I did pre-op. Another thing is that I just don't like the protein drinks so I haven't been taking them, but trying to get enough protein in with foods. Don't know if I have been successful yet, but next follow up is July 15th.