My surgery is Sept 27th and I am on day 4 of my liquid diet. I am supposed to be drinking 5 sugar free carnation instant breakfast drinks a day, sf jello, sf popsicles, and lots of water. I am struggling! This weekend is going to be hard because I wont have the busy day of work. My husband has expressed the same concerns as your husband. I just keep reassuring him and I told him I am too old to "train" a new man!! LOL! I know everything will work out, it just didn't think this diet would be so hard! And I can't expect the dh and kids to stop eating too so I just leave the room while they eat. I hope everything works out for you!! Stay strong!