I am nervous about Thanksgiving coming in a couple of weeks...just thinking about some of that food is making my stomach hurt! It is awkward to be at a table when everyone around me is eating different kinds of food, that are not necessarily "easy" on my stomach. Does anyone have any tricks for making Thanksgiving easier on your small stomach?

I know what you mean, I have been feeling the same way. I just had a fill last week, so I know I won't be able to eat much.

If you can't eat much, just push stuff around on the plate and chat a lot.

Almost nothing is out of the question.(Chicken and noodles, iffy) Just remember to take little bites. I plan to enjoy my Thanksgiving. I'm even going to have pumpkin pie. It will probably be only a few bites, but that's OK. It'l be nice to not gain after a Thanksgiving meal. I just had a fill this past Wed. also, it has greatly reduced how much I can eat. But I will just put a little bit of everything that I enjoy on my plate and savor it.

don't forget turkey is protein. Have some it will be okay and a little mash potato don't forget your veggies. I eat whatever meats and veggies. fish and veggies, etc... have a happy thanks giving. don't forget a bite or two of pumkin pie......:cool: I just had my 2nd fill of only 1 cc total in is 4cc. I lost 6 lbs in four weeks the Dr. said that was good. He only put 1cc yesterday. I'm doing losing what they said to lose 1-2 lbs a week. I could lose more only if I would eat less. I eat okay. I do get full fast.

Edited November 15, 200817 yr by jeannierk

don't forget turkey is protein. Have some it will be okay and a little mash potato don't forget your veggies. I eat whatever meats and veggies. fish and veggies, etc... have a happy thanks giving. don't forget a bite or two of pumkin pie......:cool: I just had my 2nd fill of only 1 cc total in is 4cc. I lost 6 lbs in four weeks the Dr. said that was good. He only put 1cc yesterday. I'm doing losing what they said to lose 1-2 lbs a week. I could lose more only if I would eat less. I eat okay. I do get full fast:thumbup:

I made a thanksgiving type meal to get a feel for what I could eat. I find i will have to push around a lot, and use gravy to make the stuffing go down ok. I do fine with turkey. I did fine with potatoes. The veggies my mom usually cook bother me, so she's added in peas. I will sample the pumpkin pie, and bring home a slice of apple pie for the next day. I really don't want more than a little bit. And I'll have an adjustment 2 days before thanksgiving. So I will probably want less. I can eat more, but OUCH I don't like eating more than I can.

teri

I have to keep reminding myself that Thanksgiving is a time to be with family, not a time to stuff myself as it has been in the past.

Thanksgiving is a great time to take your focus off food, and instead enjoy those family interactions, and family fights... Maybe even start a family fight by trying to explain to Aunt Bessie why you are not going to be eating any of her fruitcake.

Unless you are on liquids, you can enjoy anything you want, just a bite or so of each, and enjoy that turkey. My favorite is pumpkin pie... eat it without the crust... mmm... and if you want to be a 'little bad' take an extra little dollop of Cool Whip... it won't kill you... :cool:

I have to keep reminding myself that Thanksgiving is a time to be with family, not a time to stuff myself as it has been in the past.

Here is the answer! We're supposed to be thankful, not gluttons! :thumbup: I know it's the holiday where everyone overindulges but you don't have to overeat, you know. It should be about the people, anyway. Don't put food on your plate you don't want or can't eat. Someone (maybe you!) worked hard to cook it...leave it for leftovers. Just take what you think you can have, chew well, and enjoy. And think that you are working on getting healthier so you'll be around for many Thanksgivings to come. Enjoy the day.

And if you are someone who hasn't told those around them about the surgery, just say you have a stomach bug and are watching what you eat. If they send some home with you, portion it and freeze it. Most of it freezes wonderfully! :thumbup: