So my family is the family that makes every single holiday about food. Since I've mad this lifestyle change on this surgical journey, I've tried to make food just be food, but that's not like most of my family. By Thanksgiving, I will only be about 2 months out, still on puréed food. Due to this, I told them that I don't want to go to the eating portion of thanksgiving, just to come later. They are not happy, and probably won't let me. What do I do?

@@chasingchloee, whatever decision you make, as the others have said, you are to be congratulated for making this journey. And follow your surgeon's diet, bring a food processor, get your protein in, and have fun. We are here to support each other. Bring your walking shoes, headphones, books. Bring things that inspire you; that one magazine with the outfit you want to wear soon, that clothing magazine you know you're going to, pictures of friends and family that love and support you. Have someone you can call for support. And enjoy yourself. Find joy in your journey. You can do this!!

I am in the middle of planning a Thanksgiving dinner with my family (had surgery on Aug 17th and I will be 3 months out).

So far it hasn't bothered me at all that people can eat until they are bursting and I can't.

I will have bites of the things that I love (turkey, mashed potatoes and sweet potates) and I will be full and satisfied.

I have no plans to stop being social! I will just eat less.