Feeling so BUMMED
This has been a very rough week for me. I am stressed to the max. Work is at an a no holds barred level and I am not dealing with it so great :-( I have this terrible urge for a binge. Before starting the program I never recognized these feelings as binge triggers. I am still in the waiting stretch ( I have my meet the surgeon appointment 7/22) since I started the program I have been very focused on finding new coping skills on such times but OMG this seems to be my toughest lol I know I have a lot going on right now and am trying to see this moment as a way to cope post op. So far I have taken a very hot bath which lasted 45 min doing 2 crossword puzzles lol which helped while soaking but once out OMG people started needing me lol which started me back up again lol. My Hubby is a darling he told me to go and watch my favorite series lol even if a repeats on Neflix ( lol Grey Anatomy while he chose and made the meal and just focus on me and that is all I really need. (OMG he's a GEM). Thanks just venting, now I'm off to watch what ever episode. More Ideas is definitely welcome.
Try not to be so hard on yourself. Sounds like you have some great strategies. Like your hubby's idea. Maybe I'll send mine over for some cooking lessons
Referral: August 2010 Orientation TWH: May 25, 2011 NP: June 8/11, f/u sleep clinic June 7, abd u/s June 14, SW: June 28/11 Nutrition Class: July 5/11, Dietician Aug 09, Psychologist Aug 25 Surgeon Sept 16th Surgery Date: Oct 11/11 HW:287, Opti wt: 260 SW: 242
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LOL My Hubby is a Chef lol so he is loving the fact that I am willing to relinquish the kitchen to him :-) I honestly enjoy cooking and just love making my Mom's old time comfort food such as Roast Ham, Scallop Potatoes and Cream Corn OMG amazing meal lol but instead he made grilled chicken breast green beans and quinoa in veggie broth healthy and flavorful. He is quite supportive, lol not at 1st but that was just the fear of the unknown, after forcing him to listen to me telling him about all my research he has done a 360 turn. He was concerned that this was for vanity rather than heath reasons. I am 53 with a BMI of 45 omg that is more scary than surgery.
You are a few years out and I do enjoy hearing of your journey and do get encouragement when I read your posts and I just love hearing about the reconstruction surgeries you have had. I am so happy for you and wish you much continued success.
Good for you for recognizing the stress and finding ways of dealing with it. Might I also suggest colouring. Keep up the great work and remember the stress will pass, but your success will continue.
March 2014 Doctor sent referal, Orientation Humber Aug 2014, Surgeon Nov. 2014, Trio Appt. Feb 2015 - Request transfer to Guelph Mar. 2015 Orientation Guelph April 9th, 2015 Initial one-on-one May 5th, 2015. Trio Appt. Aug. 14th, 2nd Trio Oct. 16. Nov. 20 Approved. , Meeting Surgeon Dec. 23. Opti Fast Jan. 14th, Surgery Date: Jan. 28th 2016
Thank you all for your encouragement, yes the stress did pass and I didn't turn to my best BUD food lol It feels good to recognize the triggers and actually not fall into the old coping and find new ways to do self care instead of self destruction while still waiting for surgery. These little mile stones gives me strength and confidence that I am a wee bit closer to success. OMG but the waiting lol but good thing are always worth the wait and on the plus side I have more time to sharpen my coping skills a bit more to aid with further success. Yes today is a GOOD day. :-) Many blessing to all. this group is amazing. Have a wonderful Saturday and enjoy to the fullest.
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