Surgery on my stomach, NOT MY BRAIN!

Hi everyone, A little over Two months ago my husband and I had to euthanize our 12 yr old dog because of progressive cancer. Domestic Animals in my opinion have a heart made of unconditional love. She always loved us and did'nt care if we were fat or thin. And we loved her as if she were our little daughter. The emotional pain was so intense. And I found myself for the first time 7 Months after my surgery that I mentally wanted to gorge myself with food to eaze my emotional pain. Food is what always comforted me in the past. And I wanted to return to it. BUT I COULD'NT, and I found myself very angry that I could'nt. I struggled with this for nearly a week, I tried to eat more, but would throw-up. I tried to eat sweets of anykind and I up-chucked that too! This was becoming discouraging & physically painful at the same time. Long story short, It became very clear and definite to me that the Doctors did'nt lie. duh! They did surgery on my stomach ***NOT MY BRAIN So, Im learning something new in my life, how to handle emotions without food for comfort. This is a chore in itself. and it is not easy, but it is worth it. And though I am still grieving over our loss, I find that I am actually very grateful for this surgery and the up-chucks! We must learn to deal with our emotions, and not let food be our comfort!

Pam, Im very sorry to hear about your loss... Just know that your dog is not suffering any more... and also know that you don't have to suffer being a slave to food.. grieving is a process that takes a little time to go through. Although your dog is no longer with you... remember that you still have a life to live. Put all your love in your husband and im sure he will be there for your comfort because over eating is only going to make you feel worst.. Best of luck for you and my god bless you and comfort your broken heart. TJ

Wow what a story. What you said is so true. There are times I find myself wanting to get up and go to the kitchen for food just because I am bored. I really need to find something else for my mind to do to keep my hands/mouth out of the kitchen. Keep up the good work and things will work out. jan P -132

Pam, I am sooo sorry about your dog they are part of our family. I too have been depressed and am an emotional eater...unfortunately, I can eat ANYTHING and do not throw up or have any side effects. This has caused me to not loose any weight for about a month. I eat to fill the voids just like I use to just not as much. Tomorrow I am going to see a therapist to get some help. I bought that book about the magic pill and brain surgery but it doesn't really give you any answers so I'm hoping the therapist can help me. This is a very, very hard journey and just dealing with some of these issues is hard. Thanks for listening and don't give up and I won't either.