I was on the 2nd day of my pre op liquid diet. I had a headache from hell... I was starving or so I thought and and I was pretty ticked off I had to cook for 15 people when I couldn't even eat! I was feeling pretty sorry for myself but I busied myself in the kitchen and plowed through the day. I cannot tell you it was the best day of my life but I put a smile on my face and kept reminding myself the sacrifice would be worth it.

Fast forward 2 years and I am in the kitchen cooking again anticipating the 10 people hungry people who will arrive in a few short hours. The food will be plentiful but I will be eating about as much as my 17 month old granddaughter...probably less. But this year I could care less. I am enjoying everything these days. I am thinner than I have been since I was 12. I am thankful for my health and the support of my friends and family who have lived through this journey for the past 24 months. I am thankful I can dress stylish, not sweat in my kitchen because I am so fat.... And stand at the kitchen sink for hours with out actually sitting to peel the potatoes.

I am telling you this because many of you are just starting your journeys or are in the middle of them...and I just wanted to remind you that this is the best decision you ever made....and for that you should be thankful.

Have a wonderful holiday

Thanks. I needed to hear that today. Im 2 weeks post op so i cant eat solids for another week and this is not going to be easy but will be so worth it in the end. Happy Thanksgiving!

I was on the 2nd day of my pre op liquid diet. I had a headache from hell... I was starving or so I thought and and I was pretty ticked off I had to cook for 15 people when I couldn't even eat! I was feeling pretty sorry for myself but I busied myself in the kitchen and plowed through the day. I cannot tell you it was the best day of my life but I put a smile on my face and kept reminding myself the sacrifice would be worth it.

Fast forward 2 years and I am in the kitchen cooking again anticipating the 10 people hungry people who will arrive in a few short hours. The food will be plentiful but I will be eating about as much as my 17 month old granddaughter...probably less. But this year I could care less. I am enjoying everything these days. I am thinner than I have been since I was 12. I am thankful for my health and the support of my friends and family who have lived through this journey for the past 24 months. I am thankful I can dress stylish, not sweat in my kitchen because I am so fat.... And stand at the kitchen sink for hours with out actually sitting to peel the potatoes.

I am telling you this because many of you are just starting your journeys or are in the middle of them...and I just wanted to remind you that this is the best decision you ever made....and for that you should be thankful.

Have a wonderful holiday

I was on my pre op diet during our Canadian Thanksgiving and felt the same as you!

Thanks for the inspirational talk coach!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I always love reading your posts! I made it through dinner with my in-laws on the mushie phase. Blended turkey and gravy, with a little bit of cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes. Not hungry at all....not even hungry for any dessert!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

I was on the 2nd day of my pre op liquid diet. I had a headache from hell... I was starving or so I thought and and I was pretty ticked off I had to cook for 15 people when I couldn't even eat! I was feeling pretty sorry for myself but I busied myself in the kitchen and plowed through the day. I cannot tell you it was the best day of my life but I put a smile on my face and kept reminding myself the sacrifice would be worth it.

Fast forward 2 years and I am in the kitchen cooking again anticipating the 10 people hungry people who will arrive in a few short hours. The food will be plentiful but I will be eating about as much as my 17 month old granddaughter...probably less. But this year I could care less. I am enjoying everything these days. I am thinner than I have been since I was 12. I am thankful for my health and the support of my friends and family who have lived through this journey for the past 24 months. I am thankful I can dress stylish' date=' not sweat in my kitchen because I am so fat.... And stand at the kitchen sink for hours with out actually sitting to peel the potatoes.

I am telling you this because many of you are just starting your journeys or are in the middle of them...and I just wanted to remind you that this is the best decision you ever made....and for that you should be thankful.

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What a great post! You're so much better than me putting your thoughts down in words. Two years ago I had to start my liquid diet on thanksgiving day, my surgery was on dec 10th and I was on puréed foods on Christmas Day! I realized that the holidays are about so much more than food. That is such a good lesson I've learned thanks to the lap band.

What a great post! You're so much better than me putting your thoughts down in words. Two years ago I had to start my liquid diet on thanksgiving day, my surgery was on dec 10th and I was on puréed foods on Christmas Day! I realized that the holidays are about so much more than food. That is such a good lesson I've learned thanks to the lap band.

We started the exact same time...very cool!

I always love reading your posts! I made it through dinner with my in-laws on the mushie phase. Blended turkey and gravy, with a little bit of cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes. Not hungry at all....not even hungry for any dessert!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

thanks... I was just thinking about how far I had come since that thanksgiving day 2 years ago and hoped I could encourage someone... Glad you had a nice meal!

Thanks for the inspirational talk coach!

Happy Thanksgiving!

LOL. My pleasure now go out and win one for the Gipper...

Thanks. I needed to hear that today. Im 2 weeks post op so i cant eat solids for another week and this is not going to be easy but will be so worth it in the end. Happy Thanksgiving!

So glad it was timely... This time next year you will be writing it.

thank you for posting! I always love reading your posts, they are so uplifting. I ate out today since it was just me and my mom, ate at the Cracker Barrel, chose the Thanksgiving dinner off of the childs menu, brought more than half home. I was telling my mom "wow do you remember last year how much I ate and she replied yes, you were eating yourself to death and neither of us did anything about it" I'm so grateful for God's grace and mercy for this second chance at life and 2 yrs from now I will hopefully be singing your praises as well.