Lori,
It sounds to me like you have a sensible plan. I'm sure I would of done okay if it had only been one meal. Not three over two days of feasting and drinking. That was my downfall. Yes, I wish I would of stopped the shots too. I actually think your more likely to gain if your on them. Because your already releasing 2500 calories of fat, then if you over eat, it's just way to much food in your system. Thus , your body says store, store, store...
Well, live and learn.
I'm going to keep going right now and see how it goes. My body does seem to be having trouble readjusting again. As yesterday I only lost .2 pounds, even following the diet exactly.
You just have a good time on your birthday, and I'm sure it will be fine.. You have a good plan it sounds to me..
I wish I would of planned mine, it just kind of happened to me.
Happy Birthday, enjoy your day is what I say...

Kelly