I need to vent, so here it goes. I am on day 3 of the 2 weeks mandatory all Protein shake, broth and Water pre-op diet. Today is superbowl and somehow the party has come to my house. Normally I would be right out there with everyone enjoying everything, but there is no way that I can - mentally or physically. It is just too much.

Today my accomplishment is not killing all of the men in my living room and kitchen enjoying the smorgasbord of junk food waiting for the game to start. So far that is ten of them, and have I mentioned how my husband does not have a privacy filter? They all know about the liquid diet and are teasing me each time I go out in the kitchen or living room. I am stuck in my office studying, sipping on a chocolate Protein shake smelling all of it and reminding myself of what the ultimate goal is. Mind over matter. Tomorrow will be a new challenge and with each one that I surpass I get a little stronger. Each of us have gone through this and each of us have different feelings about it and stories of it. I tend to let it out and then it's over with - nothing held back here.

I will make it through the next few hours. My pride will stay intact and no bodily harm will be rendered on any of the inconsiderate jerks that we call "friends", at least by me anyway.

Thank you all for listening to my rant. I do feel better getting it out.

I spent the entire winter holidays ...thanksgiving to new years on liquid. Between the pre and post op liquids. It was no fun but I dealt with it.... And today I am attending my 3 rd super bowl party since being banded 25 months ago ......221 lbs lighter in my size 6 jeans.

Hang in there..Keep your eye on the prize!!!! It is so worth it!

I am on day three is real hard! I am so hungrey and tonight is a family dinner omg this is so hard eye on the prize! I also have the shakes like crazy which no matter how many how much chicken broth or protien shakes or jello I have! I want to cry!

I am on day three is real hard! I am so hungrey and tonight is a family dinner omg this is so hard eye on the prize! I also have the shakes like crazy which no matter how many how much chicken broth or protien shakes or jello I have! I want to cry!

For me it was day five before I stopped the shakes and headaches......and somewhere along the line I lost my desire for food ..... Hang in there...it gets better. Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!!!

You'll have the last laugh next year when you're all slim and sexy and they're standing there with their beer bellies hanging out. Then you'll see who is the most fit.

And yes, your son is a super hero and deserves a special treat of some sort.

Hang in there, it is worth it!

Hello all. I'm on day 5 of my pre op optifast liquids and we're getting ready to go to friends for a Super Bowl party. I will take my jello and Popsicle but this is my first tough day. Reading your success stories really helps!!

My mental hunger and the jerks that are ribbing me will not defeat my purpose. It smells good but I have been sucking down broth until I am floating (who knew that would work). My son is my hero today - hubby, not so much.

Next year I think I will actually take my son to the superbowl and make hubby stay home with the rest of the kids. Yeah that sounds like the perfect plan. Or maybe a cruise, where I can actually wear a swimsuit in February.

Thank you all for the words of encouragement and faith in me. Love the cheer squad that we have on here.

Just think of this accomplishment. It is an accomplishment when you can dodge that all mighty junk food bullet. You did the right thing and you will be fine.

Thanks Cheryl. Today had been easy breezy. It really is getting easier.