This Thanksgiving compared to last!

Hi all my October babies! Well gang, this Thanksgiving sure will be different from last year won't it?? Last year I was about 6 weeks out and a little apprehensive about the big dinner. I was at my kids' Godmother's house, she is Cuban and cooks for 2 days, her Thanksgiving dinners are amazing. She makes the traditional American dishes and roast pork, black beans, yuca etc. I had a little piece of dark meat turkey with a spoonful of black beans to keep it extra moist. It was strange watching everyone else pig out! I stayed focused on my new way of eating, and enjoyed the people and the conversation more than ever. Now this year - I'm at my sister's in Georgia and she makes a traditional dinner. In fact as soon as she gets home from work the two of us are going to hit the kitchen and get started! I hope to taste a little bit of everything. I did miss the stuffing last year and mashed taters. This year it may be challenging not to eat too much, as I've noticed lately I can eat a larger portion than I have all year. I will again try to stay focused and will definitely be enjoying the people, this is the first Thanksgiving in a LONG time I've been with my family. I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! How does it compare to last year for you? I'd love to hear everyone's stories! Take care and God Bless, Jeanne

Jeanne, This one will be easier. Last Thanksgiving all I could have was 2 oz of protein, so I had turkey and nothing else. I will only eat what I can, some turkey, very little stuffing or potatos, and some veggies. I'm bringing some popsicles to have for dessert. I won't be that hungry as I will probably do a protein shake a few hrs before to help keep me satisfied. Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving Lisa J. in Mass

Wow, last Thanksgiving I was recovering from a nasty infection that recurred at my drain site. So I spent most of the day in my recliner, high on pain killers, feeling down because I couldn't make the trip to spend the day with my family, and just being miserable. I think it was the lowest point I had after my surgery. Fast forward to this year: I ate a reasonable amount of food, hiked in the woods for about an hour after dinner, and then had a small amount of dessert. I ate a reasonable amount of food, especially when compared to what I would have eaten before my surgery! I enjoyed spending the day with my family, and was so thankful for what a difference a year can make. I hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving! Kellie