Things I've learned my first holiday season as a post-op...
That's awesome! I know how hard that can be--especially if you're the one doing all of the cooking.
For me, the family stress is complex, and it's compounded by other issues out of anyone's control. It's just a matter of keeping busy and limiting my time with those individuals. It's more difficult since it involves my mother, but it's like a light bulb went off in my head Christmas morning, and it started making sense. Oh well...at least I'm actually aware of it now. LOL
on 12/26/12 10:03 am - MN
Great Job, this was also my 1st Christmas after surgery but I am only 2weeks out so could only eat soft foods, I did really well making the food and bringing it to my xmas, and only eating the potatoes, and green beans until I got home and had some family problems, being the emotional eater that I am went straight to the cheesy potatoes for more and ended up getting sick, it's a hard lesson to learn! But other than that I did it!!!!
For me thanksgiving was harder than Christmas due to the type of food. For Christmas we have ham because that is what my hubby wants which was fine. I bought myself a small 4 oz lobster tail for $3.00 and had that. I did make roasted veggies and was ok as I didn't make my favorite rum balls this year either. For stuff we got a work, I saved it all us and brought it to our parties and shared with everyone. I have enjoyed a small glass of wine 2 days the last week however.
RNY 8/29/12 5' 9" tall
