I am on day 6 of the liver shrinking diet. My Dr. does the diet where you get to eat, not much, but better than all liquids. I was doing fine with it until yesterday, I was craving meat. And let me tell you I wanted more than the 2 oz. allowed per meal. I go tomorrow for pre-op history and physical and admissions. Then surgery on Oct.1st. Since mid June I have lost 34 lbs just by reading labels and cutting out as much fat and sugar as possible. I'm ready to be done with the surgery and getting into a healthy routine.