anyone having the surgery later this month and worried about the food and alcoholic beverages all around you?

Nope not at all. I've had those bad food choices and alcoholic beverages my entire life and it hasn't gotten me that far. So, I am looking forward to the complete lifestyle change. You won't miss it! Good luck [emoji2]

Not worried in the least. Those that are your friends will accept what you eat and don't eat. Those that don't and try to tempt you into eating and drinking, are not your friends. Kick them to the curb. Drink plenty of water and if it gets to be too much, go for a walk or leave early.

For the sake of your health, you need to change your life. Sometimes that means walking away.