I had my surgery Oct 3rd and I had our family vacation to Disneyland Oct 10th and then a week long cruise after that. It was torture for me but I did it and lost 15 pds in two weeks. I had soup/broth, brought my protein shakes and had popsicles. I actaully cheated a couple of times and had a few sips of a shake because it was killing me watch everyone else enjoy everything while I had liquids but you will be fine. It will be hard mentally more so but if you have someone close you can call or talk to you will be fine when it is all said and done. Good luck with your surgery.