Diane: I was totally agast that they would ask a person like me to go on a diet like that pre-surgery. Although mine is not full liquids, it's 2 protein shakes a day and 1 lite meal (for 3 weeks). I get to have chicken and fish and veggies and fruit and even a little snack if I want it.

It was rough the first day or two - headaches and all that. And I won't tell you that it was totally a snap, but I have been surprised at how much easier it gets every day. I'm pretty sure that has to do with cutting out sugar and carbs, both of which keep me in an uncontrollable binging on goodies mode. So the further I get from that, the more I think that darn, maybe I really can do this thang!

I'm worried at this point if I will keep my resolve or be like some of the people whose posts I've read here. They seem proud of being able to eat things like Milk Duds, Pizza, Cereal, etc., etc. I know that if I'm going to ever be a normal weight, I'm going to have to say buh-bye to things that make me go into a feeding frenzy.

I am like a druggie - and if I stay away from the drugs long enough, maybe I can kick this habit! :help:

Best of luck to you and your man. It sounds like you guys have a good thing going. It's fantastic that you can be in this thing together and depend on each other for support. Keep us posted! BJ