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So, I went to the Surgeon today for my pre-surgery teaching, a meeting with my surgeon, and that's basically it... Well, my in-laws, wife, and kids came with for the ride (I live about 20 min from the hospital I'm having the surgery done).

Well, my wife agreed to let them come, but said we wouldn't go out to eat because I'm on a clear liquid diet. Well, they started discussing logistics, because she wanted to eat out too, but then I just said that's fine, eat out, I'll come with, I need to get used to it anyway... (In other words, it was my idea).

We went to Panda Express, and their website said they had hot and sour Soup, and I was going to get some broth... Well, it turns out they didn't, so I just downed a Protein shot, and drank Water. Then they got cupcakes from a cupcake bakery in town... (I gave my wife the coupon, so also my idea).

I survived.

I was a 'bit hungry before my protein shot, but I didn't drool on anyone's food ;) I didn't grump, I engaged in conversation... It was hard, though, but I did it.

I've been on Clear liquids since Saturday, and all I have to do is make it to August 6th.

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Wow, that was a tough day but you made it and survived! I dont know you but Im proud of you. Not a high percentage of folks couldve put themselves in that situation and not b*tched and moaned and complained. You keep up that attitude and you are going to succeed like a rock star!!!

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Wow, that was a tough day but you made it and survived! I dont know you but Im proud of you. Not a high percentage of folks couldve put themselves in that situation and not b*tched and moaned and complained. You keep up that attitude and you are going to succeed like a rock star!!!

Thanks for the support, but I did make a snarky comment about looking up the calories of their meals online ;) On the other hand, it was in response to my father-in-law making a comment about me going into the cupcake place just to smell it ;) We were having fun, though.

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Thanks for the support, but I did make a snarky comment about looking up the calories of their meals online ;) On the other hand, it was in response to my father-in-law making a comment about me going into the cupcake place just to smell it ;) We were having fun, though.

Nothing wrong with friendly snide remarks about how much fat, calories and sodium they are taking in lol. I mean cmon, you are strong, not an angel right? :) Watch, after surgery you will start to notice how much food people eat in one sitting and will realize how much society over serves people.

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You should be very proud. It's so hard to resist food when around family and watching them eat. I always think that ... this isn't a big deal ... but in the end it is. The temptation is great and hard to overcome. Thus the reason I've overweight. I would be very very proud if I were you.

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As someone who felt she had to match her naturally thin hubby plate for plate. Please pat yourself on the back, I don't think I could have done that, at least not without being passive aggressive.

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Great job. Already practicing control! You will succeed!

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