Hi Rhonda, I hope things are getting better for you. I go tomorrow to see if I advance to stage 3, semi soft foods. I am ready for a change up. The protein shakes are going ok I just have to space it out over the day because they are so filling. I am limited to 1 a day for now. I am sure that will change tomorrow. I haven't been getting any more than that as far as protein goes. I have been sitting down 3 times a day for meals though. Whether it is soup or jello or whatever sounds appealing. I will post again tomorrow. Let me know how you are doing.