Wondering how everyone intends to deal with the Thanksgiving feast? Are you going to be selective or just eat a little of everything? (assuming you are far enough post-op that it's safe to do so). Or limit yourself to certain things?

We usually go to a Brazilian churrascaria where my carnivore son and husband are in ecstasy, and my vegetarian-wannabe son and I are happy with the salads and sweets. It's always been a good deal for the restaurant when we walk in, because my sons and I never could hold too much, although my husband definitely could.

But this year, I know I have to be discriminating because I can't eat "a little of everything" there. So I had to think about what I REALLY like, and of the plethora of things, I like a spicy sausage they have, their grilled pineapple, their cheese rolls (pao de quejo), and their to-die-for flan.

Four things. Of course, I used to eat a lot more than four things, but this year, I think I will focus on those four things and have a bit of each and call it a wonderful feast. And it will be a feast food-wise because all of those are things I don't allow myself on my regular days (carbs, sweets, fruit).

What's your plan?

I'm fixing a complete Thanksgiving dinner for 16 people that day with all the trimmings. I plan on eating a total of 8 oz. max total - selection from the turkey, stuffing, gravy, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole & a bit of cranberry jelly - yep a taste of all. I am so THANKFUL for the sleeve and being in control of my portions for the first time in my life!

I never would have believed that I would have lost over 80 lbs in 6 months - I have been transformed & renewed. This will be a great day of thanks & celebration with my family!

Turkey, maybe some veggies. There for the family. I'll also pass on the Desserts and boy can my family do da sweet things.

Turkey, brussel sprouts, green bean casserole, and pecan pie is what I've been dreaming about for the past week!!!

Omg, Brazilian steakhouses are the best!!!!! I would choose the same four thing you did! Yum! Enjoy!

how do you make the brussel sprouts? my husband likes them but I've never really cooked them. We don't have them in India, and you think I'd have tried them by now!

I am 2 months out and my plan is to wear my new black skinny jeans, put on some heels and work the room! I think if I look good , I'll feel good and feel anything but deprived. On my plate I'll have turkey , my moms sausage stuffing ( the absolute best!!!) and some yams. I may put other foods on my plate for appearances sake. The majority of the people in the room know of my surgery and truthfully , I dont want anyone to feel bad because they think I "can't" eat Thanksgiving dinner. My sleeve of steel will allow to have the things I like, but only in sample size portions. I am looking for to it!

Take fresh brussel sprouts, cut off the base (discard along with discolored leaves). Cut each head in 1/2. In bowl toss with good olice oil, salt & pepper.

On a baking sheet lined with foil, spread the brussel sprouts. Add 2 TBS Water. Put a cover on the sprouts with more foil. (make a pouch with the top and bottom foil... want it to steam and tenderize for a bit)

Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes. Remove the top foil. Return to 400 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes until parts of sprouts are nicely browned.

wonderful and Good For You!!!!

Sleeved 10/23 and still have trouble with lots of foods-- too hard, I guess-and some liquids. I hope to be able to eat bites of turkey.

Question--I was told not to eat celery now. Can I purée a bite of stuffing and still probably be okay even with some celery in it?

I make Brussel Sprouts like Arts127 - cook them until they are a little caramelized. OMG - delicious.

My husband only had them like his mom made them - she boiled the life out of them. He always said, "I don't like them. I won't eat them." After 15 years, I made them and now he actually asks for them.

Sleeved 10/23 and still have trouble with lots of foods-- too hard, I guess-and some liquids. I hope to be able to eat bites of turkey.

Question--I was told not to eat celery now. Can I purée a bite of stuffing and still probably be okay even with some celery in it?

hmm...were you told not to have it pureed? I know we can't have raw veggies for a while but I don't really know about cooked, pureed, celery.

The celery is because it is stringy. I don't know if the chopped up bits in stuffing would be bad but I wouldn't think so.

My plan is to eat a little bit of everything - starting with turkey. I think the turkey will fill me up immediately so everything else will be just a bite or two. Don't know if I will log on MFP. I plan to be over on calories, but I still like to know by how much when I am.

I have a feeling as soon as I put two tsp of flan, I will be over my calories immediately

A little Turkey. .. cut up into tiny little piece. Some vegetables and if room some mashed potatoes. Simple

3 oz of turkey, an oz of steamed sweet potatoes (I add Torani SF Brown Sugar/Cinnamon instead of butter or brown sugar), a tiny bit of cranberry sauce, a couple of steamed green Beans, an oz of my homemade dressing with a tablespoon of gravy.

I don't think it's going to be a problem at all. Last night, we took my daughter and her friend to Joe's Crab Shack, and they all had giant buckets of crab, butter, potatoes, corn on the cob, Desserts, drinks -- about a million calories.

I had 5 of my 8-piece steamed shrimp appetizer, iced tea with Splenda, one spoonful of crab dip, and one tiny bite of my wife's key lime pie. They all felt horrible afterwards (none of them are overweight though). I walked the dog. AND I made all of my calorie, Protein and Fluid goals!

Take fresh brussel sprouts, cut off the base (discard along with discolored leaves). Cut each head in 1/2. In bowl toss with good olice oil, salt & pepper.

On a baking sheet lined with foil, spread the brussel sprouts. Add 2 TBS Water. Put a cover on the sprouts with more foil. (make a pouch with the top and bottom foil... want it to steam and tenderize for a bit)

Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes. Remove the top foil. Return to 400 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes until parts of sprouts are nicely browned.

wonderful and Good For You!!!!

Like this but I toss the cooked sprouts with caramelized onions and bacon or pancetta.

I'll be 1 week postop on Thanksgiving and plan to have some mashed and sweet. And 'maybe' a well smushed bite of turkey.

3 oz of turkey, an oz of steamed sweet potatoes (I add Torani SF Brown Sugar/Cinnamon instead of butter or brown sugar), a tiny bit of cranberry sauce, a couple of steamed green Beans, an oz of my homemade dressing with a tablespoon of gravy.

I don't think it's going to be a problem at all. Last night, we took my daughter and her friend to Joe's Crab Shack, and they all had giant buckets of crab, butter, potatoes, corn on the cob, Desserts, drinks -- about a million calories.

I had 5 of my 8-piece steamed shrimp appetizer, iced tea with Splenda, one spoonful of crab dip, and one tiny bite of my wife's key lime pie. They all felt horrible afterwards (none of them are overweight though). I walked the dog. AND I made all of my calorie, Protein and Fluid goals!

I really want to know where skinny people put all these calories. You look at us and realize how little we need to actually survive. How is everyone not getting super fat with normal portion sizes? Human bodies are confusing things.

I asked my husband that he said, well, we've been living off the fat we accumulated for the last 4 months. I'm glad we have been but at the same time, what a gross thought!