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I am Scared of Xmas Dinner

rustypup

By rustypup, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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rustypup    0

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I was banded 7 weeks ago and have lost 37 pounds total (24 pounds after banding). I got through Thanksgiving, because I did not have to go to anyones house for dinner! But Xmas is a different store. My Aunt does all the cooking and I pick her up and I take her and the food to a cousins house were the family gets together. I eat a lot less than I did before, but I am still learning about my band, and how much I can eat. I do not always known when I am full or not. I known that I will only be able to eat a small amount of Xmas dinner, but how do I decide what to eat? And I do not want to sit and watch everyone eating, but I do not want to be rude and leave the table. What to do? :laugh:

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Ditto what Jack said. You can't stay home every time there is a family dinner or special meal out. Might as well jump in and figure it out now. This won't be the last dinner you need to participate in. Print out Jack's response and read it often. Take it with you if you need too!

Best wishes and a Blessed Christmas!

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I want to thank you both for your wisdom!

I known I have to get my feet wet, but it is still scary. I also known that if I can get through Xmas dinner, I should be able to get through any family dinner. Again thanks and have a happy holiday!

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I did it! I made it through Xmas dinner. :tongue2: There was no piging out! I picked the foods I really wanted to eat. I even had a little dessert and did not feel bad afterwards for having some. Now I known that I can go and have dinner with family and friends and not feel depraved. I just have to think about what I want and how much I can have!

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heartfire    4

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Great Job!!!! So very glad to hear it all went so well!

I on the other hand, slowly and carefully ate my way through the afternoon and evening! LOL! Don't get me wrong it was still A LOT less than what I used to do. But alas, I'm clarifying it and I shouldn't. Back on track (and treadmill) tomorrow!

Hope you had a Blessed Christmas as well!

Congratulations!!

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