I have a surgery date of 4/27 also. My doc has me on 10 days of shakes, then 2 days of clear liquids right before surgery. I am on day six of the shakes, and I feel like I could eat a shoe!!!! I know the lonely feeling. I don't mind people eating in front of me. It's having to smell their food that is the worst! I know I am doing the right thing, and have worked so hard to get this far.....I just cannot wait to have my surgery next week. Had last round of bloodwork and chest xray today. Next stop....OPERATING ROOM! This week cannot go fast enough! Hope you are doing better =)