Hang in there Heavy!  I know exactly how you feel.  Those 2 weeks are rough.  Toward the end I was getting PF Changs egg drop soup and straining the heck out of that and drinking it.  It was like heaven.  I couldn't have survived without it.  I also got the double noodle chicken soup from campbells in the bag and strained it too.  Another thing that saved me was sugar free snow cones once we FINALLY SEE SPRING!  If it will warm up and the snow cone stands get open, try that.  The ice feels good on the swollen insides and the flavor makes you feel normal.

Hey there stranger,

It has been a long time since we last spoke.  I can't believe how far you've come.  I remember your struggle to get under 200 lbs.  Now look at you, you are doing so well.  I finally started working out literally this week and it feels good.  I'm pretty sore in a few places but overall I'm glad I started (finally) and can't wait until I can build up more endurance.

My goal is to start jogging but I'm taking baby steps for now.  I can walk the track at the YMCA for a mile and I did the eliptical for about 20 minutes.  That's all I have done so far.

I'm so glad you are still on here.  You've always been my inspiration.

They should make boulion flavored with Pizza, Steak, and everything else everyone eats around you during the first 2 weeks.

I am getting the Cantonese Shrimp from PF Changs take out.  I don't eat the rice that comes with it.  Instead I take about 1/3 of the shrimp and put it on lettuce, cucumbers, carrotts, little shredded cheese and some light hidden valley ranch.  It makes the best salad in the world and full of protein.  Plus the entire dish only has 300+ calories so 1/3 of it isn't bad.

I love that I can make 2 or 3 meals out of one dish!!

Thanks for sharing!!  I can't wait to have my work done.  I will have to check out Dr. Sawan.