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Welcome and congratulations on your decision! I went myself on June 9th and it was more than fine. I didn't feel unsafe at all. OCC picks you up at the airport and returns you there. There will be probably eight or nine other people there for bands and you will fall naturally into the group. No worries! You are in safe hands.

It could just be your body adjusting? There is an effect called "whoosh" where numbers are not reflected daily in the scale and then one day you get on and bam -- five or ten pounds are gone!

Each doctor has their own prescribed diet. OCC is 21 days liquids -- clear then to creamy followed by solids on Day 21. We don't have a mushy food segway perhaps that's why yours is extended?

Hehehe -- think good thoughts, Cedar!

That is Awesome Paul Bee! I am so happy for you!

They totally rock! My best bud brought me back a huge tupperware of them from Utah. I ate them until I thought I could never eat them again. Now, they sound good again! hehe

What a babe! Nice work! WTG!

Hiya Ana! How the heck are you? How are you feeling? I wondered what happened to you!

OMG Paula, you really are having a rough time. I'm so sorry to hear about this. It's so deflating. I have nothing to offer but my concern for you. I've never been in that position ever. Warmest hugs!

Change your focus, hun. Go do something. Go for a walk, go to the mall, weed the garden, call a friend, anything. You are fixating and it's going to drive you insane. We've all been there or we all will be there. You survived 19 days on liquid remember?!! You are a superstar! How about chromium to get you through? The pills are tiny and they help with appetite control. Is that allowed? I don't know how to help you except give you a big hug and tell you to be STRONG! HUG!!!!!!!!!!!! :lb18:

Janet, where are you girl?!

I had this soup for supper tonight and it was FABULOUS! (Only had a 1/4 cup but I can die happy now) Hubby even ate two bowls with tortilla chips and LOVED it. I thought for sure it was going to be a battle but he dove right in. Thanks for sharing. I cannot believe how fast and easy it is to make.

What does bump mean?

You rock! That was on my list of stuff to find! I knew that you could not just accept status quo and it had to be different for everybody I just hadn't done my research yet. Thanks for that =D>

Excellent post! Thanks! Scored ten.

HOWL! You want vodka and I just want a boiled egg. G'figger! Cheers Mate!

I think we all want immediate and this is a behaviour modification program. It's not difficult to get caught up in the front-end pre fill FAST WL as it just apparently melts away and sets up the expectation going forward. You now have a gold standard of expectation that just isn't realistic. If I understand correctly in all my reading (no, I don't have Dr O's book and I ordered it almost two months ago!) the fills are based on a stepped program that are designed specifially for your body to adapt until you reach the "sweet spot". The fill stage is a patience game but you will get there!

You, my dear, are a total inspiration! WTG!

OooOoo I know what I'm having tomorrow! Thanks! Uhm, colour me stupid but what's a tortilla chip? I'm gonna make enough for Hubby too. Is that like Fritos or those triangles you dip in salsa in Mexican restaurants? I'm having a serious blonde moment here! Most be the total lack of protein the last week

Yer a stunner!

Look at me kicking back with an optima -- I feel pretty damned special right now. Thanks Denise! HUGS!

I want that! OMG, I'm drooling!

Nope, just broth, G2, water and coffee with Coffee Mate. Man, did I rip myself off? Okay, there's due diligence and then there's <smack forehead> MORON! hehe Going to read my docs and grab a creamy! ROFL

Glad it's not just me. What is it with eggs?! LOL! Hubby came in with devilled eggs from the buffet. I had to leave the room. Just picked up some liquid yoghurt for tomorrow day seven! WOOT! I'm glad to see you're doing well! HUGS!