Congrats on getting your surgery date. i was nervous too, but remember all the work you've done to get to this pint and be proud of yourself!

I was on my liquid diet phase when we hosted the 4th of July at my house. I stuck with my diet. I sat at the table with my family and focused on things other than food. I sipped on my protein shake and then had a sugar free Popsicle for dessert. It was good practice for eating differently at future gatherings. At Thanksgiving, I prepared a fun group craft project. I started to work on mine while people were eating desserts.

My family was fine with it too. I worried that it would make them uncomfortable. I feel like my positive attitude made a difference.

congrads on date please try to get to that liquid diet it helps with surgery good luck i m 13 days post op and i ate a small amount on thanksgiving which isnt cool but i restarted the diet the next day and lost 15 lbs prior to surgery surgery is awesome i was so nervous about everything and after i was like what of course in pain but the pain meds do there job ..... and you will have to deal with trying to understand your new stomach and eating habits

Do the best that you can to stick to the plan that was put in place for you, but if you happen to eat anything else just get back on the horse the very next day. d

PS Welcome to the group!

just have your applesauce consistency stuff that you want all ready for you to eat at your Christmas dinner ,and don't worry about others. Get something you would like together though so you don't feel ripped off. About the surgery, It is a big deal and there are many changes coming your way. Just deal with them one thing at a time , one day at a time, and you will do wonderful ! blessings.