For the sevely obese, a liquid diet is used for 14-21 days, which dramatically shrinks the fat around the liver. I endured 21 days of this and was amazed that in 21 days I lost about 27 pounds. Amazing, and you realize what the human body really can and cant do without.
A bag of Bariatric Advantage is about $55 and last for almost 21 days, its designed for the 14 days, but can be stretched to make it.
The powdered "meal replacement" tastes ok, not the greastest, I had bannanna, and I havent had but two or three bannannas since(2010).
The drink is used for breakfast and lunch, with skim milk. To me, I had to have it ice cold, but it was acceptable.
Dinner is 1 can of soup. Snacks are yogurt or cheese.
I was licking the bowl the first two days, thinking, " A four hundred pound man cant live on this", but on the third day, I was ok. Grumpy, but Ok. you will get headaches, especially if you like sodas.
No soda, I found that Crystal light was better for me than Gatoraid, becouse of the empty calories. Also, stay away from juices, i was really into cranberry juice, but lost even more the two weeks I wasnt drinking juice.
After 13 days, I said I needed a break, and went to get a steak. I was literrally "high" from the first couple of bites, and surprised how little I could eat.
Day 14 back on the wagon, after day 15, i couldnt even finish a bowl of soup by myself.
Lots of water, and a daily vitamin.
Day 21-Last person scheduled for surgery-3pm. Nothing to eat or drink since Midnight, and not even bothered, You kind of get "used" to "feeling hungry", and with the weight falling off, you feel better.
Try it for 14 days.