My surgery is schduled for june 2. Im really nervous about coming home i live with my family and OUR eating habbits are horrible. Their very supportive but their not going to stop eating what they like because of my operation... i know its all about will power but what am i supposed to do when they have burgers, and pastas etc..in front of my face and all i can have is liquids??? im ready for a life change its just that the temptation is going to be constantly in my face...ughh its driving me crazy..is there anyone out there who's been in or in my situation i could really use some advice!!!!:smile:

my kitchen is like a mind field!!!!!!!!!! our freezer looks like ben and jerry's...cookies everywhere...my mom is a junk food aholic...when we go shopping i pick up a size 10...her a 20...she can keep the junk...i'll take the 10's!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

I was the same way it was so hard to do but I just sipped or ate my dinner...lol.. I thought about the taste of their food and everything while i sat there with my broth. While I was sipping my broth and they were eating I was full by the time they even got started good. However, if you get the urge to eat there food before you've had yours then I would say drink some water or take a walk before you do something thats gonna make you feel guilty and horrible at the same time. I hope this helps, and congradulations on your date.

Later, B.

It's hard but you need to be strong. If you advance your diet too fast you can cause a slip (or set yourself up for one later). Just tell yourself that the "hell" is only for a little while. As you get restricted you won't be able to eat a bunch of inappropriate foods anyway and will be full and happy with way less; then it won't be such an issue. So be strong now! Just leave the room/house when they eat if you need to!