I am on day 5 of the liquid diet that I have to do prior to my surgery on 10/31. I am dropping some pounds, but it sure isn't much fun. I am currently preparing a decorated cake for a bridal shower tomorrow and it was pretty torchous to not it the cake batter, my favorite part. I did taste the icing with one lick just to make sure my flavorings were correct. I am a Pastry Chef/baker that can't eat anything. But, eating all that stuff got me to 248 pounds, so there is no time better than now to stop.