I have my surgery scheduled for June 27th. I have about 50 lbs to lose - my doctor said liquid or protein only for week before but he said 5 weeks after surgery could only have "hard" liquids like oatmeal, cottage cheese, soups, etc. I have heard so many conflicting things - one person told me they could eat normally afterwards - one person said they could only eat a teaspoon of food a day. What is the reality? Thanks?