Strider98374

Tomorrow is my day too! Very excited to get on with it! I'm two weeks into my liquid diet, cheated a few times (Hey, when the wife catches salmon, you should probably eat a bit) but down nearly 20 pounds over that two weeks. I'm down over 30 since I was approved for surgery. Doctor wanted 35 and I'm going to be VERY close by tomorrow morning. I'm planning on ONLY protein shakes and chicken broth today to get me by . . . get the last couple of pounds off before tomorrow. Today is my birthday, tomorrow is my band-day and the first day of the rest of my life. I started this journey at 356 pounds (doctor's scale) and was at 323.0 this morning (my scale). My goal is 220. Good luck everyone tomorrow! I look forward to reading about your progress. And those of you that didn't have to do the liquid diet before hand (you suck, kidding) don't worry it's not as bad as you think it will be. I've found that the protein shakes help curb the hunger pains and drinking a hot liquid (say 2 cups worth) of like chicken, beef or vegetable broth really helps. Also, my doctor said that V8 was ok and while it's liquid, you can "almost" chew it . . . Just a thought. Four weeks until soft food, can't wait! John