So I know this is the Fat girl in me but a question for everyone getting banded in November. How are you planning on dealing with Thanksgiving? Everyone is asking what our plans our. Usually I host dinner but i dont know if i am going to feel up to it a week after surgury. I also am not planning on telling everyone and i know this is going to be a big deal if i dont eat! Ideas??

First and foremost the holidays need to be thought of now not about food but about family. Although we have lived our lives around festivities always involving food it cant be that way anymore and I dont miss it. I enjoy the holidays with the people I love and dont worry about the food. You need to set your mind away from food and enjoy the holidays with something else.

First and foremost the holidays need to be thought of now not about food but about family. Although we have lived our lives around festivities always involving food it cant be that way anymore and I dont miss it. I enjoy the holidays with the people I love and dont worry about the food. You need to set your mind away from food and enjoy the holidays with something else.

I totally agree with you Sanction! But it is better said than done, tough one!!

O totally agree with the focus on the family - not the food. I hosted Thanksgiving last year and it went without a hitch. I ate about 2 bites of everything. I even at some pumpkin pie! The leftovers went home with guests tho! Good luck with your holidays. They're really not that bad (I've been thru 2 now)

Marci

I too usually host the thanksgiving. I told my family I am having my Gall Bladder removed so I wont feel 100%. So we are doing a Pot Luck Thanksgiving. I am making the turkey..everyone else is bringing something and boyfriend is going to help clean the house.

So I know this is the Fat girl in me but a question for everyone getting banded in November. How are you planning on dealing with Thanksgiving? Everyone is asking what our plans our. Usually I host dinner but i dont know if i am going to feel up to it a week after surgury. I also am not planning on telling everyone and i know this is going to be a big deal if i dont eat! Ideas??

My advice to you is change your plans now. The chances that you will want to play host to many people and be around all that food one week out of surgery are small. Why put all that stress on yourself. There will be many more Thanksgiving to come when you will be able to eat more normal. You know yourself better than anyone. How will you feel having to prepare all that food and play host too as you drink your dinner. Let someone else host this year and go and see family and friends after dinner time. But like I said you know yourself better than anyone. Solids a week out of surgery could damage your band so really what is your willpower like? I would pass myself, but you do what makes you happy, put yourself first since you are right out of surgery. It's okay to put yourself first every now and then. Hope it is a happy day for you whatever you decide.

Was reading my post and it sounds like I am telling you don't please don't and I am. Once I was in the same position and it takes so much out of you to pull off a big event and you are going to be right out of surgery.

Cheri

Pass on hosting this year and go and enjoy yourself at someone elses house , you will still be on liquids /soft food applesauce and such, and just let them no your starting your diet before the holidays. (if you don't want to tell them, but you've made such a big step and commitment why not tell the whole world you've made up your mind to change your life ) Good luck with this i hope it helps i go in November 2nd talk to you later

So I know this is the Fat girl in me but a question for everyone getting banded in November. How are you planning on dealing with Thanksgiving? Everyone is asking what our plans our. Usually I host dinner but i dont know if i am going to feel up to it a week after surgury. I also am not planning on telling everyone and i know this is going to be a big deal if i dont eat! Ideas??

2 years ago, both my daughter and I had just had our lapband done. She was still in full liquid stage. We went out to eat at a nice restaurant that was serving for $15.00 a plate. We had enough leftovers to take home 8 boxes. And we each had 3 meals. This year, I am scheduled for a fill day before Thanksgiving. I plan on being a great hostess and making sure everyone has their fill. Unfortunately, this year their are 3 of us with lapbands! I will have to think about reducing the amount of food prepared! Good luck to us all. Karen

I have a new Thanksgiving tradition. Since I live on the Canadian border, every year I cross over and spend the day shopping! It's not a holiday there!!

I have a new Thanksgiving tradition. Since I live on the Canadian border, every year I cross over and spend the day shopping! It's not a holiday there!!

Oh, how I miss crossing the Bluewater Bridge into Sarnia! I don't miss Customs though!

B