Holiday Hell

[ktscott 23]

I so wish I would have made this decision when I was 18. I missed out on so many adventures because of low self esteem or physically not being able to do it. I am 30 just starting the process. My family is also 100% about food. Almost all of my family has a food problem. I'm really worried about Thanksgiving too. We also have family night every Tuesday where we get together and eat together. Every get together is planned around a meal. Good luck on your journey!!

[GBLady41 393]

@@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!!

[cbruce125 114]

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.