Today is day 4 and I am doing better than I thought. At the beginning of the diet I was having a hard time consuming broth(its gross) so I have tried the can soups with low sodium and strain them and just sip on the broth. This has worked so far. It feels wasteful but what I do is feed the meat and noodles to my kids at lunchtime. They love it (for now) Im struggling to make it to 800 cals. Im still trying to figure out how am I suppose to make it there just on liquids. As each day goes by it gets easier.

The smell of food cooking during the day makes me miss the little food I did eat however I am managing. I keep in mind that this is for a good cause and if I slip up or mess up, it could cause my surgery to be canceled and I dont want that at all.

This morning I made breakfast for my kids--pancakes and bacon--which is my favorite. But I made it through and I pray that I continue to do well. My mom has been on board as added support so shes doing the liquids with me but of course with other foods just in a soupy consistency. It feels good to have her support. In addition my husband is being very supportive and he's changing his eating habits as well. He has already lost weight and Im proud of him also.

I have been drinking the Premier Protein Shakes from Sams Club. They are good. Since they are low carb and sugar I often wondering if I could drink three instead of two. Im not too sure so I just keep it at my two servings. Jell-o is my friend and sugar-free popsicles are becoming my very best friend. I find that if I stay ahead of my hunger, I do ok. I aim for every 2-3 hours to consume something rather its jell-o, popsicle, crystal light, propel or any sugar-free/low cal drink.

Im excited to see how much weight I have lost over this period of time. My annual appointment is the day before surgery. Cant wait!

Day 4 almost at an end. Thankful to have made it through

Good luck to all my May Bandster Buddies. Until next time, remember, YOU are in control of your destiny. God Bless

Lala