WazzuCoug
Member
I am thankful for this community. You've all been supportive, responsive and educational for me. I really appreciate it.
Although 2020 has been a crazy year in so many ways, I hope you still have much to be thankful for. Without a doubt, I am thankful for the outcome of my surgery so far.
Today, I'm enjoying Thanksgiving like I would any other year, albeit with smaller portions. Nothing is off the menu. I decided that what is more important about what I eat today is what I eat the rest of the year. Thanksgiving didn't make me obese. The habits and food choices I made every other day, aside from two or three holidays/special occasions per year, is what made me obese. I don't plan to "stuff" myself. I still plan to eat a sensible amount, but I'll eat a bit of everything and enjoy my time with my family like any other Thanksgiving of the past. When this day is past, good, healthy food choices will continue as they have been since surgery.
I hope that if you just had your surgery and you are on the liquid phase you may get some turkey broth, or perhaps a creamy turkey soup. If you are on the puree stage, whip together some turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy. If you are eating regular foods, don't be afraid to eat a little of anything that you can tolerate and don't make the day a stressful day about food. Enjoy the day, enjoy the food, and continue moving forward in a positive way through your journey.
Thanks again for the support over the last several months, I have greatly enjoyed our community.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a nice weekend.
Ryan
Although 2020 has been a crazy year in so many ways, I hope you still have much to be thankful for. Without a doubt, I am thankful for the outcome of my surgery so far.
Today, I'm enjoying Thanksgiving like I would any other year, albeit with smaller portions. Nothing is off the menu. I decided that what is more important about what I eat today is what I eat the rest of the year. Thanksgiving didn't make me obese. The habits and food choices I made every other day, aside from two or three holidays/special occasions per year, is what made me obese. I don't plan to "stuff" myself. I still plan to eat a sensible amount, but I'll eat a bit of everything and enjoy my time with my family like any other Thanksgiving of the past. When this day is past, good, healthy food choices will continue as they have been since surgery.
I hope that if you just had your surgery and you are on the liquid phase you may get some turkey broth, or perhaps a creamy turkey soup. If you are on the puree stage, whip together some turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy. If you are eating regular foods, don't be afraid to eat a little of anything that you can tolerate and don't make the day a stressful day about food. Enjoy the day, enjoy the food, and continue moving forward in a positive way through your journey.
Thanks again for the support over the last several months, I have greatly enjoyed our community.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a nice weekend.
Ryan
