Where did July go?

It seems like it was just 4th of July weekend and here we are already facing August. The holidays will be here before we know it. I must admit, I am a little worried about the holidays this year since it will be my first holiday season post-op. There are so many family traditions that are food-related, potlucks at work and parties to get through. And my father just asked me yesterday if I wanted to ride with him to Maryland again this year for Thanksgiving, you have NO idea what that entails because my sister in law and her family dont do anything "light" or healthy. Of course they are all thin and never struggle with their weight . I told my Dad I would have to get back with him because I had decided not to go this year, but I really miss seeing my four nephews LOL. I guess I'll tackle those holiday eating demons as I am faced with them. Anyway, just thinking outloud this morning... Have a great day, friends! Amy

Good morning Amy. I know what you mean about Thanksgiving. My family also gets together for Thanksgiving and there is food everywhere. Of course, I am still waiting for surgery but should be losing by then. I think we just have to go to these things and remember what we have come through. REMEMBER we opt for this surgery so WE CAN LIVE. If you don't join in on the fun at your family's time together and see you nephews, you are going to miss out on something that you were working towards. Just concentrate on how you will look at Thanksgiving. I mean no telling how much you will have lost by then. You are a strong woman and in charge of your life now. Just go and fight those demons YOU CAN DO IT I hope I will have had my surgery and I know I want to try it. I am going to be in the middle of it all with my tiny little plate and just try to stay busy with little ones while everyone else is gorging on the food. I have made up my mind to jump into life as quick as I can. We just have to be stubborn about it. Have a great day. Carol

girlfreind... go... have fun.... bring some food with yuo that you can eat just incase there is nothin that you can eat.. im sure everyoen will understand

Amy, I had surgery last August and by Thanksgiving Day I ate a little bite of turkey (with gravy and some vegetables andI was fine. Watching everyone OVEREAT actually made me sick to my stomach...not the food I ate. I had one bite of pumpkin pie and I was stuffed like a little pig. Thanksgving is more about being with family than eating....so go and enjoy your family. The first 3 months are tough with head hunger but after that it really does get better. Good Luck Terese -120 lbs 8-19-03

Amy, I for one, didn't think August would EVER get here!! Now it is and I'm counting the days! Ten more after today........ Joy

Hi Amy, I know what you are talking about. This will be my first postop holidays also. We are going to my Brother's house in Kentucky. I am sure I can eat the turkey and maybe some mashed potatoes. I have sort of been through this before. 4 years ago, I was having gall bladder attacks right before thanksgiving and my doctor said, just eat fat free. I thought I would be miserable. But my mom made the mashed potatoes with the fat free chicken broth and I had turkey, salad and I brought to her house fat free cake. We will get through this with the support of eachother and our family. Have a great day!!!! Talk to you soon!! Christine -43