So what is everyone doing for Thanksgiving? I personally will be sending the hubby and kids two hours away to the in-laws while I relax on the couch, in my PJs, and watch "chick flicks". I knew this surgery had to pay off in some way!

Leah, I absolutely love your outlook on Thanksgiving. I have never thought about it being such a wonderful holiday with no money or gifts involved. You are absolutely right, we all should enjoy this blessed day with family and friends. Enjoy all of the small talk and show gratitude for all that we have. God bless!

Since my daughter works later today and is off Tuesdays, I had Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday with her, my son-in-law, my son, daughter-in-law and two new grandsons - 6 months and 2 months. It was a blessing to have them and I am thankful but holidays are difficult, too, as I lost my husband to cancer 5 years ago. He was only 56 and didn't live to see his grandchildren.

But today I am going to my son-in-law's parents and am bringing a mixed berry pie and pumpkin roll.

Thanksgiving is only one day a year - so I am not interested in articles about how to make the dinner with fewer calories. I want the traditional meal with all the trimmings. There is no harm in enjoying this one day.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!

All my family is too far away to get together with for TG.. so we're just doing it here at home. My 21 & 23 y/o's help with the cooking and dh keeps the dishwasher going.

We modify the dishes a little.. adding extra veggies to the dressing, using low fat or non fat items where appropriate.

We had oyster stew for a light lunch and TG dinner will be cajun smoked turkey, green bean casserole, spinach magdaline, baked sweet potatoes, cornbread dressing, and pumpkin souffle (basically a pumpkin pie w/o a crust).

I'm planning on just eating small portions. For some exercise I've been dancing to the radio while cooking.. much to the amusement of my ds and dogs. LOL I wanted to do a turkey trot, but too far to drive and still come home & cook.

Going to my brothers with my hubby and parents. I'm still on the liquids stage so made a yummy potato soup (found the recipe here I think). At this point, not really caring about not eating the other stuff. Just want to get through my first 6 weeks

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

I have a banded family, so we are all doing Thanksgiving together (MIL, FIL, DH, and me). I made turkey meatballs in cranberry sauce, pumpkin souffle and mashed sweet potatoes with pineapple puree. Even my two babies can have the puree! Works well. Happy T-day everyone!