Today's cure for emotional eating

It's because we're growing fur for the winter like our pups!

So, how is recovery going overall? What's been the hardest part? What's been easier than you thought it would be? I ask because I like your no nonsense way of explaining things.

Decaf coffee has always been my go to when head hunger hits. I figure 15 calories in the SF sweetener I use is worth it to take the edge off.

It's going fairly well I guess - all things considered. No pain - the swelling sucks, but the worst part is the damn itching. I think Im allergic to tape and so im just constantly itchy and I have a few blisters from the tape. Thats worse than any surgery related discomfort (which is almost none lol). 

I have a thigh incision that's opened up a bit which is making me anxious. The swelling seems to be worst in my arms which makes it impossible to drive. 

But im not in pain, i live alone and can pretty much take care of myself - so that's good. I can't lift anything heavy and have to be slow and careful, but that's not too bad. 

Damn. I'm allergic to that tape too. It made me feel like I wanted to scratch until I reached my intestines.

Glad to hear the rest is okay.

really into fruit teas lately with milk and sweetner.good iced too.

hope you are recovering well xo

I made myself a SF mocha syrup using the Dutch processed cocoa with Splenda and a little almond milk.  Then I add to my iced coffee and add SF peppermint syrup and a little more almond milk and low-carb HEAVEN.  What will it take to get Starbucks to stock almond milk!!!!!

Wow that sounds pretty darn good. We should start a petition for starbucks to carry it. 

Honestly, I'd auto-reload my Starbucks card if I didn't have a more financially responsible partner keeping an eye on things!

I have developed the ultimate dark chocolate protein shake for mine. I make it super, super thick with ground up ice so it takes me forever to drink. I curl up with a book* and nurse that thing for an hour or two in an insulated cup. Pure indulgence.

*I often chuckle at myself curled up under an electric blanket for warmth drinking a thick, rich, chocolatey frozen protein shake. But whatever works!

I have to turn my heater on to drink my protein shakes that are blended with ice - but I wouldnt have it any other way :)