I had back surgery last year during the first week of November. So I can definately relate. It was a very different thanksgiving, my kids are grown so they came to my house and cooked!!! They did a good job. I was up most of the night on the computer doing black friday things and waiting for the deals to post. I actually had so much fun doing it all online. I got very good deals. I will tell you that Walmart posted stuff alot earlier than I expected. Best of luck...most important----do what your dr says, nothing more, nothing less!!!!