My pre op diet starts on 12/23/13. We always have a big dinner for Christmas and New Years. How am I going to cope with broth only???????

I find with my family that when I say things like, "My stomach…" and make a vague motion, not only do they not want to ask any further questions, they also don't really want me around in case it's catching.

You can only use that once though. :-)

Lots of encouragement here... I've been thinking the same thing! I start my pre op liquids the same day on the 13th. First thing when I told my fam...oohh NO gumbo for you!!! But I can do it! I've been working hard for months to get this surgery! I will be praying for you and hope you will be praying for me in return... Just think of the real reason for the season... Celebrating the birth of Jesus...not food...

You are so right. My husband told me the same thing no gumbo for you this year. How funny. I will keep everyone in my prayer. We have to keep in touch over the holidays. Are you getting sleeved on 01/06?

Lots of encouragement here... I've been thinking the same thing! I start my pre op liquids the same day on the 13th. First thing when I told my fam...oohh NO gumbo for you!!! But I can do it! I've been working hard for months to get this surgery! I will be praying for you and hope you will be praying for me in return... Just think of the real reason for the season... Celebrating the birth of Jesus...not food...

You are so right. My husband told me the same thing no gumbo for you this year. How funny. I will keep everyone in my prayer. We have to keep in touch over the holidays. Are you getting sleeved on 01/06?

Yes, January 6th!!! What a way to start a new year!!!

I just made gumbo a few weeks ago so I'm not worried lol...

Girls, let me say this. I love gumbo and I will be making it soon. I do my own version with the spices I love, adding everything I like. Rice will be the only thing to not add, but as a seafood/chicken gumbo, you can eat a healthy version and enjoy. I have taste tested a little taco sauce, spicy enchilada sauce on a tsp LOL, because I love spicy. I added medium taco sauce on a little refried Beans and yay, even that was good! Good luck!

My mother made seafood gumbo last Sunday and it was so awesome. Im from Mobile Al and we love it. I know after surgery that's something I can eat without the rice around week 6 or 7. I'm going to try it with the beans.

If I get lots of the minced okra in it I will be very happy and leave off the Beans. I have been planning my gumbo since my surgery. As little as you will be able to eat, actually I think you can have some rice. My husband is a 35 year diabetic sleeved 12/2, and he will get NO rice. his BS was averaging 350 a day and is 100-120 since surgery.

I started preop 12/06, surgery is 12/19.

I have survived one Christmas party thus far. (The day I started liquids) Have another this Sunday 12/15. I will be post op for three Christmas family gatherings and will still be on liquids for New Years. We can all do this! Just remember how good you'll feel (and look next holiday season.

I started preop 12/06, surgery is 12/19.

I have survived one Christmas party thus far. (The day I started liquids) Have another this Sunday 12/15. I will be post op for three Christmas family gatherings and will still be on liquids for New Years. We can all do this! Just remember how good you'll feel (and look next holiday season.

You are right. We will be a part of the skinny club. Hang in there.

I start my pre op on Monday and will have surgery on Dec 30. On Christmas, I am going to focus on the babies in the family and play with them while their parents get a break and can eat uninterrupted.

It is one day and I keep telling myself that holidays are about family and not food. Good luck!

I start my pre op on Monday and will have surgery on Dec 30. On Christmas, I am going to focus on the babies in the family and play with them while their parents get a break and can eat uninterrupted. It is one day and I keep telling myself that holidays are about family and not food. Good luck!

I start mine Monday as well. Surgery scheduled for Dec 30th. Christmas dinner is at my house this year. So I will just be super busy. I'm usually the last one to sit down. So this year I will just act to busy & keep everyone entertained.

My mother made seafood gumbo last Sunday and it was so awesome. Im from Mobile Al and we love it. I know after surgery that's something I can eat without the rice around week 6 or 7. I'm going to try it with the beans.

Plz post recipe if this works out well

I sure will

I search online and mix and match recipes, and would love this recipe too!

This is an exciting time for you guys! You'll do great. Stick with your plan - and like another posted above me said, stay busy.

Green tea (and lots of it) helped me a lot during the pre-op diet. It helped curb the hunger and helped pass the time.