What will you be eating this year for Thanksgiving?

[mominkansas 2]

Today is my first Thanksgiving banded. Any vets around to give me some tips? Most of my family doesn't know I had this done so any advice would be great!

Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving!

[GraciesMom 0]

Heated to perfection, at it's juiciest best broth, then to accompany that to inhance the meat, peach jello.

Then as everyone knows you need the perfect beverage served at the perfect temperature, aged to perfection and served in the perfect glassware...sigh....a tea cup, tea.

And of course, water too.:thumbup:

[karibensea 7]

I just had my 2nd fill on Tuesday this week so dinner will be smelling great and looking just as good however not much will pass my lips today...

[nfl1 0]

I will have a spoonful of any of the items. My doc says not to deprive yourself if there is a special occasion, but keep it at that special occasion, and definitely keeping ones head (in terms of volume). I swim 2-3 times a week (30 laps each time), and have been successful getting back on track the day after, but would obsess about it if I had to smell all the fixins and not have any at all.

[sil 0]

this is also my first thanksgiving banded.just like nfl1 said i ate a little of everything. an boy it is good. just a spoonful.i am 10 months out i feel great but believe me i am on the bike right after my meal.no more for tonight. i have nip that in the bud.i am now getting on my stationary bike an ride like the wind. since october i have lost 100lbs an i feel great.hope everyone is having a wonderful thanksgiving.

[nfl1 0]

Congrats Sil!! I am getting a bike from my support group leader tomorrow, and can't wait to rearrange my office. I'm so glad that we can have a bite/taste of the various traditional flavors and not feel guilty (or sick).

[Jackiepurs31 0]

Just tell everyone that you are on a diet, and have a little spoonful of whatever you want. I guess it depends on when you were banded...I guess if you are still in the mushy phase, you might have more explaining to do! lol

[rachnett 1]

I ate the most glorious thanksgiving meal. A spoon full of dressing. A spoon full of green Beans. A spoon full of corn pudding. And a very small piece of juicy turkey. oh and a spoon full of yams.

I'm a week past my 4th fill and am just loosening up a bit (i was very tight last week). It was wonderful to actually enjoy the meal and not feel disgusting afterwards!

[sandiegokate 0]

Hi All,

I started the day with a Protein shake (30grams) to make sure I was going to get what I needed for the day.

For dinner we went to a casino that has a BIG Thanksgiving Feast. I was worried prior but all was fine! I stayed with the purses while everyone else got their food, then I went to explore, taking my time, and choosing a little bit of turkey, potatoes, yams, carrots/brussel sprouts, and gravy. I ate very slowly... not drinking with my meal as I should. My mom had knee surgery a few weeks ago so I got up and got her what she needed to waste some time. :thumbup: I did more talking at this meal than I did before too.

Then I went and got a small slice of pumpkin pie and had some coffee... all was perfect!! I feel very successful and for once don't feel overly stuffed and icky tonight.

Oh, a pleasant surprise was I won $100 on a 5 cent video slot type machine... yahoo!!!!!!

I love my band!!!!!