I would also be interested in answers to the above questions.

I use a liquid Splenda product in my coffee: Sweetzfree. I guess this won't matter too much if I can't have coffee, tea or heavy cream any more (which I am researching now)

I think gettign enough fat will be a challenge -- mayo is a favorite. And if butter counts as a dairy food we have to eliminate I am sunk! And it sounds like olive oil is out, too!

But if that's what it takes to lose this weight I will do it!

Sunspine - I am as confused and frustrated as you are. Good luck!