Hi Karie....I'm March 20th too...On the liquids..I am so sick of the sweet taste also...Although on this Opitfast they have cream of chicken soup and Garden Tomato (I took one sip and spit it back out) I got half of the chicken down...I told my nutrionist about the problem and she said that I could sub low sodium broth cooled down and put in protein powder..If it's too hot it will curdle....I haven't tried it yet cause I'm not that desperate...I figure I will get enough of the broth after the surgery. Right now I am just drinking 3 shakes, one cup of cottage cheese and a bar at night...It seems I am loosing a taste for food period on this liquid pre op diet I have a robe and slippers ready for the hospital. I will have a cathader in so no panties allowed. So it will be mainly toothbrush, hairbrush (no showers allowed either) lots of lotion and deodorant. I want hubby to bring the camera...One last photo of me FAT for prosperity! Debby

Isn't that cool! Sarcasm duly noted and appreciated I started out at 260 and now am 235. Hoping to be at 230 surgery time. Probably will be with this crap I'm drinking...That would give me a 100 lb margin. .. This stuff is loaded with carbs so I am taking my sugar readings several x's a day. But you can't drink it after surgery (not that I would want to) They want to give me OptiSource then. Gee...I can't wait for that one either. I will take my SF JellO, SF Popsicles and broth...thank you very much. All 2 oz. at a time (well a 30 min. time) I have found a new way to drink this Optifast....hold my nose and down it. It works so much better! Cheers, Debby

Hi priscilla were u able to go through the surgery? I had surgery March 5th and I had high blood pressure so the Dr. Had to change my meds. Im actually doing very good now! No more swollen feet, no pain in my legs, this is great!!!! Hope everything is going good for u!!!!!

Hey Debby!! I am 5'6" as well!!!! I would like to get down to 150...but my secret goal is 135 like you too!! I would LOVE to be a size 6! hehe!!! Lets run together!!!!!!! UGH..i am drinking the protein right now..YUUUUUMMMMYYYY!!! (I don't even think it is necessary to note my sarcasm) Rita

Way to go Carol.....I am right behind you on March 20th...My hubby's birthday. My prayers are with you! Deb