So next wednesday we are having a Christmas party at work. I have been going back and forth in my mind trying to decide if I should eat the food that will be provided or bring my own. I am worried that the food provided may not be appropriate and if it was I won't be able to eat much of it and my co-workers may wonder why. If I bring my own I of course will be able to eat it and be comfortable but then won't be enjoying the festivities as others will. The dinner actually is the main focus as it is a Christmas dinner provided by my workplace. What would you do? I am torn!!

It is great to plan ahead, but I wouldn't agonize over it.

How far out after surgery are you? Is it a catered party? Is it potluck? Will it be a sit-down meal or heavy h'ourderve's (it figures autocorrect has nothing when I really need help with spelling on the fly).

Talk to whoever is planning the party and see what is on the menu. It may not be too late to put in a special request if there isn't anything you can have. If it's a potluck, take something you know you can eat.

Focus on eating Protein (turkey, cheese, etc.) are fairly common during the holidays.

In a pinch, take a Protein Bar or other snack that you can have in your purse just in case. Eat ahead of time, too if you are unsure. That way you won't be starving when you get there.

Most of all, have fun and enjoy yourself.

I was going to say last week for Thanksgivinf potluck I focused on the protein and I brought something I knew I could east, a big fat Greek type salad. I got lots of veggies because everyone had a carb fest. I had a piece of turkey, salad and a little bit of veggies. No questions were asked and I just kept moving my fork taking the tiniest bites I could until full and engaged in talking. No one would have known otherwise.

Oh great ideas! I think I will ask what type of food will be served it is being catered. I am sure they will have a protein I can have.

I had the same problem during our dinner with friends in Thanksgiving. I took my water with me. The people around me were so focus on eating their own food and talk that they didn't realize I ate only 4 grapes and tiny peace of turkey. I sat down at the table and I just talked with others and nobody asked me anything.