merraculous 32 Posted December 9, 2020 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChubRub 1,709 Posted December 9, 2020 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merraculous 32 Posted December 9, 2020 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 1 ChubRub reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GradyCat 3,696 Posted December 9, 2020 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. 2 Jaelzion and bufbills reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merraculous 32 Posted December 9, 2020 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarioMora 0 Posted December 9, 2020 Maybe just try to turn some food into liquid so that you don't feel so offended? In general, I sympathize with you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bufbills 316 Posted December 10, 2020 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merraculous 32 Posted December 10, 2020 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merraculous 32 Posted December 10, 2020 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 1 bufbills reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
