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'll be on day 1 of full liquids on Thanksgiving, but I plan on having 1 small bit of everything, if I can tolerate it. Then back to the liquids.

Chris, consider pureeing... You may get a slimiest surprise... I know I did when I pushed the envelope a bit early in recovery...

Hi all .. I will be on day 3 of full liquids I found this split pea Soup in the frozen section that has 14 grams of Protein I'm going to purée some more since it has small pieces of carrots. That way I can sit at the table join everyone.

But I have to say it is very hard to get 64 oz of liquids and protein.... I just started full liquids today... Anyone else having problems getting all the liquids in?

Okay let me tell you what NOT to do for your thanksgiving dinner. Don't try anything you haven't tried before.

I ran off all excited to have a bit of sausage, some bread, a little pineapple and flan. Right, good plan.

The bread went thunk.

I thought I would barf.

I was done after three bites

Here are my before and after plates. It's a travesty, I tell you.

I will be 9 days post op on Thanksgiving and still on my liquid diet. I am thinking I may have some mashed potatoes or possibly some pureed turkey. I go back to the surgeon today to have the drain removed so it will be only if he gives me the green flag to do so. Otherwise it will ff cream soup, sf popsicles and broth and of course a Protein shake. Although my family and friends are aware of my surgery, I too, have elected to stay home and pass on the festivities this year. I am still so fresh in recovering that I am more worried about the drinking component. Our families like to Celebrate with libations and I am really trying to abstain.

I will cook at home also but for some reason this has not bothered me like I thought it would. I enjoy cooking for the kids even though I can't eat it.

I have been cooking and preparing all day! I LOVE Thanksgiving, the family, the chaos the memories. I will enjoy some turkey, steamed veggies and a strawberry cool whip dessert. There will be lots of other choices but I will not be indulging I am focused

My gym is open in the morning I'm going to complete my work out! Then have a taste of my favorites

We have 2 Thanksgiving dinners to go to, one at 1:00 & one at 5:00, with a lot of driving all day. I've made the same acorn squash dish for both meals, so I know there's a side item that's OK for me. I plan to have turkey & my squash & a green veg. After that, if I manage a bite of dessert or bread, I will...but that has to come after the stuff I need.

I swa the wrod flan and have not been able to from a coherent thought ever since.....Flaaaaan! I really liked (past tense) flan, I really really liked flan.

I swa the wrod <u>flan</u> and have not been able to from a coherent thought ever since.....Flaaaaan! I really liked (past tense) flan, I really really liked flan.

I had a small piece of it and really enjoyed it, but didn't want more. And since I ate it at a restaurant and not at home, there was no opportunity for me to pig out on it. Worked out well.

We have 2 Thanksgiving dinners to go to, one at 1:00 & one at 5:00, with a lot of driving all day. I've made the same acorn squash dish for both meals, so I know there's a side item that's OK for me. I plan to have turkey & my squash & a green veg. After that, if I manage a bite of dessert or bread, I will...but that has to come after the stuff I need.

Curious what you ended up putting in it finally?

Hope you and the hubby have a great, love-filled holiday.

I have been cooking and preparing all day! I LOVE Thanksgiving, the family, the chaos the memories. I will enjoy some turkey, steamed veggies and a strawberry cool whip dessert. There will be lots of other choices but I will not be indulging I am focused

Even before the sleeve, if I'd spent hours cooking, I rarely wanted any of it to eat. I do enjoy the cooking bit too

I won't know until tomorrow. I am supposed to find out my surgery date then, so Thanksgiving depends on that. I was planning on making a turkey breast and all the trimmings for Son and I (hubby is a cancer patient on a feeding tube), but now, I don't know. That along with the recent disaster in our house that could mean moving to a hotel until repairs are made, I just don't know.

ACK, I hate not knowing things like this.

I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. My mom has been ill as well and has gotten sure...I have been all set fir surgery 12/27...but am playing it by year waiting to see how mom sues in a few weeks. I am SO ready!

Last year I was on liquids after surgery. I made a pumpkin shake and took it with me. This year I'm cooking on Saturday. At game in Detroit tomorrow. Will make healthified dressing, potatoes, and pies! Just small bites. Also, I will track!!

Hilarious. Just ate 1/20th of what I normally would eat and feel just as full as every other year!

As I am not yet sleeved and not having surgery until 12/17, I am having a normal Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey breast with fresh herb butter from my garden under and on top of the skin, stuffing, garlic green Beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, cranberry sauce, and apple pie. With only two people eating and making small amounts we should be out of leftovers before I start my pre op diet.

Now Christmas dinner will be a whole new deal being only 8 days after surgery.