Relieved that I get another week off work; hope that stops my stress eating!

I saw my ortho surgeon today, and since I am still having pain when I sit for long on any kind of hard seat (and put pressure on the lower part of the back of my thigh), and am still pretty stiff  and sore some days, he is not sending me back to wor****il next week (I was originally supposed to go back tomorrow). 

This is a really hard time of year for me already because the 26th is the "anniversary" of a brutal attack a number of years ago and my PTSD symptoms are significantly elevated (especially nightmares), so when you add that to the fact that I REALLY dislike my  quite stressful job (but am VERY grateful to have it because the economy here where I live is REALLY bad), and the fact that my knee still has some very bad days... well, the past few days have been pretty bad, and my eating has reflected that.  I have eaten more "treats" in the past three days than I have in the previous two months, I think.  On Friday morning, I made the mistake of bringing a whole box of Thin Mints home from my mom's freezer (where my cookie stash resides).  Usually I bring only a sleeve at a time.  I ate the last two cookies during yesterday afternoon's baseball game!  That's a whole box -- although the boxes ARE smaller this year ;) -- in two and a half days!  {sigh...} I'm not beating myself up over it, but I know that I DO need to stop it before it results in a change on the scale.  

Does this sound like a confession?!?  Not meant to... just meant to help me be accountable (to myself) and stop the slacking and snacking!

Lora

I like your confession, personally.  I have found myself cheating quite a bit lately, so it is comforting to me that everyone faces food temptations, not just me.  Those stupid Thin Mints are evil, pure evil!  My weakness lately has been powdered donuts...where did that come from?

You can beat this!  I hope your knees are better soon.  You know we are always here for you.

No, you definitely aren't the only one!!

Mmmm... Doughnuts!  What IS it with the sugar cravings the past few days?!?

Lora

No kidding!  I work with a lot of women, and since my cycle is not regular, I have synced up with everyone in the office. I have PMS every week!

I swear I think the doughnuts are talking to me.  It does not help that my office gives us Dunkin Donuts, bagels and fruit every Friday.

Lora, what a great lady you are!  I am learning so much from you wonderful vets.  I love how you share so much of what is going on in your life and especially how you manage to eat foods you love but within reason.

Sounds like there is SO much going on in your life now that you are really challenged.  But you use this board and come tell us and we will be here for you!

Prayers for you!

Lora, I love that you always tell the truth, even if that means telling on yourself.  From that honest place, maybe we begin to make the changes that need to happen to continue growing healthy and strong.  Find new treats because you so deserve them right now.  I am so sorry that this is a difficult time for you, but it will pass.  Blessings, Allison

Lora,

You are such a wise woman. I like your words of encouragement and hope I can return them. It is alright that you have made a few mistakes, just dust yourself off, and trudge forward (especially during these hard times). I will be praying for you.

I'm sorry you are going through this emotional time. I pray the nightmares subside soon and that you can get some quality sleep. Are you still taking Pain Meds? I know for me certain pain meds gives me very usual bizarre/upsetting dreams. They also affect my intake of foods.

I'm glad you are not beating yourself up and being forgiving for being human. For me it is a comfort to know even vets as far out have the same struggles and reminds me to not get to comfortable thinking I've mastered this!!!

((((((((((hugs))))))))  Give Guz a huge hug and lots of kisses!!!!

I am only taking the occasional Vicodin these days (am getting by with the Tramadol for the most part), but I have been taking the Vicodin for almost 2 years before the knee replacement so I don't think hat affects it.

I appreciate the kind words.  I am also VERY grateful to have Gus around, and am thankful that even though he is only 4.5 months old, some of his guarding instincts have already kicked in (and that he already has a fairly deep bark!).  It makes me feel safer.

Lora

It's Vicodin that gives me the strangest bizarre dreams.

Gus is a good doggie!!!