As I right now my surgeons office has me penciled in for surgery November 25th, two days before thanksgiving (so long as I don't get a denial in the meantime). If I was in the hospital for two days i would come home on thanksgiving.

Ideally I would've not liked to do the surgery that week. But if I wait it has to be the following week or AFTER the new year.

Obviously I want the surgery over and done with, so waiting until after New Years is not happening. But do I really want to torture myself being on a liquid diet on thanksgiving??

What would you do!?!? Help!!

I definitely do it. Surgery is a one thing lifetime..best of luck..

Believe me, you will have no interest in eating Thanksgiving dinner. You should be fine to chill on the couch and sip your water/protein shake/chicken broth...whatever. I had my surgery December 20 and was perfectly happy relaxing on the couch at Grandma's house on Christmas Day. Even if you don't feel up to whatever family gathering there is, there will be many other Thanksgivings to enjoy.

I was actually scheduled for surgery in January, but when I had a window of opportunity to take off work around the holidays I jumped at the chance and moved my surgery up 20 days, even though it meant missing a good friend's funeral and not being able to help with Christmas stuff. Just go for it.

Edited November 4, 201411 yr by Kindle

Believe me, you will have no interest in eating Thanksgiving dinner. You should be fine to chill on the couch and sip your water/protein shake/chicken broth...whatever. I had my surgery December 20 and was perfectly happy relaxing on the couch at Grandma's house on Christmas Day. Even if you don't feel up to whatever family gathering there is, there will be many other Thanksgivings to enjoy.

I was actually scheduled for surgery in January, but when I had a window of opportunity to take off work around the holidays I jumped at the chance and moved my surgery up 20 days, even though it meant missing a good friend's funeral and not being able to help with Christmas stuff. Just go for it.

Thank you! I need to hear that. I just spoke to my husband about it. I'm gonna go forward with it on the 25th. If I'm feeling up to it I'm going to go to my in laws for the gathering. And if not I'll stay home and he's gonna go with our kids.

I can't believe this is really happening. IN 3 WEEKS!!!

Do it!!

Last year, I had my sleeve on December 23, and came home on Christmas day. My daughters did the holiday thing with their significant others' families. Then on New Years, my gentleman friend and I hosted the grandkids at our home in the afternoon. That way, my kids and grandkids got their Christmas holiday and I got my peace and quite and broth and Jello.

Plus, the little ones enjoyed that second round of presents. It worked out well for everyone. For Christmas dinner for just me and my man, we celebrated two week-ends before. It was my last full meal before I started my pre-op liquid diet.

Thank you! I need to hear that. I just spoke to my husband about it. I'm gonna go forward with it on the 25th. If I'm feeling up to it I'm going to go to my in laws for the gathering. And if not I'll stay home and he's gonna go with our kids.

I can't believe this is really happening. IN 3 WEEKS!!!

Good plan! There's nothing wrong with making this "all about you"...at least for a little while. And your family will get to do their thing, regardless. I'm very excited for you ????

I purposely scheduled mine for 2 weeks before thanksgiving so that I wouldn't gorge myself. It happens to be my favorite holiday.

So prior to starting my pre-op diet, I went ahead and fixed a few of my favorite Thanksgiving items for my coworkers and we had an early Holiday. Now I've had my dressing and pumpkin pie fix and I'm choking down the shakes and Clear liquids for pre-op!

I say definitely go for it! Get your new life started ASAP!!!

Edited November 5, 201411 yr by Tjo1982

I purposely scheduled mine for 2 weeks before thanksgiving so that I wouldn't gorge myself. It happens to be my favorite holiday.

So prior to starting my pre-op diet, I went ahead and fixed a few of my favorite Thanksgiving items for my coworkers and we had an early Holiday. Now I've had my dressing and pumpkin pie fix and I'm choking down the shakes and clear liquids for pre-op!

I say definitely go for it! Get your new life started ASAP!!!

That's an awesome idea

Take it from someone who is having to wait over FOUR months AFTER I got approved....you stick with that date and don't you dare look back! Lol So happy for you!

Take it from someone who is having to wait over FOUR months AFTER I got approved....you stick with that date and don't you dare look back! Lol So happy for you!

You're awesome! Advice taken! Lol

Do it!!

I am!!!!

Either way you'll be on liquids because of preop diet

Hi Cryss,

I am scheduled for the same day as well. actually chose that day

Here's why: yes it is before thanksgiving

I am going to prepare some things before and freeze and then they can cook it

my sister is doing turkey and ham. It also saves 2 of my vacation days because those are paid holidays for me.

I figure when I come home on Wednesday everyone will be available to help me if needed because they are off Thurs/Friday

and the best part is I will be in good shape for the Christmas/Holiday/new Year.

We can be buddies if you like

Those are just my thoughts. Good Luck!!

Take Care

Sharen

Hi Cryss,

I am scheduled for the same day as well. actually chose that day

Here's why: yes it is before thanksgiving

I am going to prepare some things before and freeze and then they can cook it

my sister is doing turkey and ham. It also saves 2 of my vacation days because those are paid holidays for me.

I figure when I come home on Wednesday everyone will be available to help me if needed because they are off Thurs/Friday

and the best part is I will be in good shape for the Christmas/Holiday/new Year.

We can be buddies if you like

Those are just my thoughts. Good Luck!!

Take Care

Sharen

Those are awesome points. I didn't even think over everyone being home!

And Yes, be my buddy! Haha

I'm thinking of it more as a "do I want to be miserable and in pain on a holiday" than "oh man, no pumpkin pie!"

I have 4 kids, so I don't get to sit down and eat on a holiday lol.

By two days after surgery, I had no pain. Got the pain killer prescription filled, but never needed to use them!