hello all. only a few people know I'm having surgery and I'm scheduled for the 15 of november and we always go to a family feast on thanks giving were we elk bring a few items I wonder what I should eat that day. or bring. amy ideas wonder if I'll be on mushies by then?

This will be my first holidays too and all I can say is I am staying out of the kitchen.

We have a big meal, especially now that we decided to get a house, and what was already large gatherings have become huge...we have no family in Houston, and with work it is too hard to travel, and my family is dispersed now that my Mom passed away.

Last year we had almost 30 people, and two couples (not to mention friends kids to come with) did not show - so I am just going to leave the kitchen to my Hubby and "us girls" as he refers to himself and his foodie crew, and I am going to run errands - we will also be outside afterwards - NO ball game or accompanying snacking...it's plague ball all afternoon, baby!!!! (imagine football for zombies)

I went to mushies I *think* on week 3. Pureed califlower is good .

If you have a hand blender or the like, I would take a little mashed potatoes, gravy, peas and dark meat turkey and blend it up. Avoid the dressing as that will expand in your stomach.

Grab a plate and put all the foods on it. Make a bowl out of your mashed potatoes, go to the kitchen, and pour your mixture in it. Eat just that while pushing all the other food around your plate.

I did a similar thing last year and it was no big deal. It was noticed that I didn't eat much, but I just said I was tired of being so full after eating and I really wanted to save room for a homemade pumpkin pie I made.

No big deal.

With support of my family, we have decided to cook a small Healthy Thanksgiving dinner. It will be something new to us, but my mother doesnt want me to feel left out. I will be past soft foods, so maybe I can enjoy some traditional foods also. My mother is my biggest supporter, love her!