After looking at all the best times to have the surgery done I decided to try to get sleeved dec 26th. Thats right so my 14 day optifast diet starts before that. I hope I dont loose it between the holiday parties and cookie baking. But I am dedicated and know its worth it Any advice though? I really dont want to just skip out on the holidays this year! But I dont want to be overly irritated either

Maybe treat yourself with a few holiday foods you love before you start your optifast diet. Then you won't feel like you cheated yourself out of your holiday foods. Have a pre-holiday dinner with your immediate family? Maybe you could add a little peppermint or pick the chocolate flavor when you're going to be around treats or have some sugar free hard candy on hand for a treat when you have to be around goodies?

I stuck to it but it was hard! I was sleeved January 4th. Luckily Hubby is the Holiday Chef.

Thank you! Ive decided that i will be pushing my holiday party to the week before i start the optifast. I am so very excited though and know its only for this year!

I was very tempted to push my date after the holidays , but I really didn't want any more excuses! I got it done on the 1st of October

To be honest, before surgery, I ate everything I wanted and did a quick two day diet before surgery! I came out perfectly fine and my only problem is the craving to eat everything.

My surgery day is Nov14th, so I will be a wk out on Thanksgiving. not exactly sure how I am going to manage this, but I know that I have wanted this for so long, that Im sure all is going to be well. for those who have had surgery near the holidays and what did u do to still feel like u werent left out food wise?

My surgery day is Nov14th' date=' so I will be a wk out on Thanksgiving. not exactly sure how I am going to manage this, but I know that I have wanted this for so long, that Im sure all is going to be well. for those who have had surgery near the holidays and what did u do to still feel like u werent left out food wise?[/quote']

My surgery is the same day!! This is my first visit to this forum, so I am not sure if I am posting properly. I would love a "surgery buddy."

Did your health insurance require you to get in a diet before the surgery?

My surgery is the same day!! This is my first visit to this forum' date=' so I am not sure if I am posting properly. I would love a "surgery buddy."[/quote']

Well if you want a buddy you've found 2 because I'm getting sleeved the same day. Im actually happy I'm going in before the holidays. I could only imagine pigging out and having to undo my pants to make room lol. Now ill just have some broth and be happy

My surgery day is Nov14th' date=' so I will be a wk out on Thanksgiving. not exactly sure how I am going to manage this, but I know that I have wanted this for so long, that Im sure all is going to be well. for those who have had surgery near the holidays and what did u do to still feel like u werent left out food wise?[/quote']

I'm getting mine Nov 14th too...so excited!!

I posted before I read the rest of the thread...well I guess we will all be sleeve buddies through the holidays and figure out what works for us...

I posted before I read the rest of the thread...well I guess we will all be sleeve buddies through the holidays and figure out what works for us...

How are you feeling about our upcoming date! do you have anything left to do for the drs. I have pre op testing on Monday!!

I'm a week ahead of you but the holidays were definitely thought of. Like you, I said no more excuses. I am not cooking that day, but plan on bringing some stock with me and making some cream of Turkey soup at my sisters- I'll participate at dinner and get my protein in. I don't want to "miss" out, so I'm planning ahead. One of the greatest gadgets I have is an immersion blender, stick it in a tall glass or use a pot, it is small enough not to be a big deal to bring.

I'm a week ahead of you but the holidays were definitely thought of. Like you' date=' I said no more excuses. I am not cooking that day, but plan on bringing some stock with me and making some cream of Turkey soup at my sisters- I'll participate at dinner and get my Protein in. I don't want to "miss" out, so I'm planning ahead. One of the greatest gadgets I have is an immersion blender, stick it in a tall glass or use a pot, it is small enough not to be a big deal to bring.[/quote']

Ill be making some stock or the boyfriend will hehe and i have immersion blender as well love it! Hoping I dont feel too left out and if I do ill take some pain meds and knock myself out hehe jk

I am getting sleeved Dec 12... I am a little upset I won't be able to share in the Christmas goodies but it will be well worth it!