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My surgery schedule for Dec 17th, a week before Christmas. I know I’ll be on nothing but liquids during this stage, and I’m really hoping I can be satisfied with my fluids only. Any tricks on avoiding desires/temptations during the holidays?

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I had my surgery on 12/18 last year. The holidays were a breeze b/c I wasn't hungry at all. I felt full after drinking 2 ounces of Water, so there was nothing tempting about holiday food or sweets.

I didn't tell anyone about my surgery (other than my husband), so when I was with extended family on Christmas Eve, I just told my mom I had a sinus infection and headache, in case she wondered why I wasn't eating anything.

I really feel like having my surgery right before the holidays was perfect timing for me, plus I had the extra time off work to recover.

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On 12/09/2020 at 11:30, ChubRub said:



I had my surgery on 12/18 last year. The holidays were a breeze b/c I wasn't hungry at all. I felt full after drinking 2 ounces of Water, so there was nothing tempting about holiday food or sweets.




I didn't tell anyone about my surgery (other than my husband), so when I was with extended family on Christmas Eve, I just told my mom I had a sinus infection and headache, in case she wondered why I wasn't eating anything.




I really feel like having my surgery right before the holidays was perfect timing for me, plus I had the extra time off work to recover.


That’s why I am so happy I got scheduled before the holidays, because it meant I could have extra time off. I just spoke to my mom and she said she will freeze some of the fish from Xmas eve so i can enjoy it when I can eat solids again. She’s a sweet angel

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You won't feel hungry, so you won't be tempted by holiday fare. That's GOOD NEWS! Stay hydrated and if you do any socializing, take a Protein Drink with you to have to sip on.

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On 12/09/2020 at 15:56, GradyCat said:



You won't feel hungry, so you won't be tempted by holiday fare. That's GOOD NEWS! Stay hydrated and if you do any socializing, take a Protein Drink with you to have to sip on.


That’s a good idea! Bring the Protein shake... I can’t wait for it to happen lol

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Just tough through it, and look forward to next year. Thats how I handled Thanksgiving. It was tough, AND, I had to carve the turkey. I then returned to my pumpkin pie flavored Protein Shake. Lol.

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On 12/09/2020 at 16:22, MarioMora said:



Maybe just try to turn some food into liquid so that you don't feel so offended?




In general, I sympathize with you


How can I turn seafood into liquid? Haha... maybe I’ll drink salty Water lol.

I just finished making homemade broth and put it in the freezer, shall be a delicious broth for Xmas dinner.

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On 12/09/2020 at 19:12, bufbills said:



Just tough through it, and look forward to next year. Thats how I handled Thanksgiving. It was tough, AND, I had to carve the turkey. I then returned to my pumpkin pie flavored Protein Shake. Lol.


A pumpkin Protein Shake does sound delicious though! I keep telling myself I’m not really missing out, because it’s the same thing every year and I can get it again next year

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