BAD BAD DAY

OK so I am super swollen from plastics this is 6 weeks after PS and my week withiout the binder.  I am super swollen which doc says in normal and not to worry but I felt really crummy about myself (I am reatining about 7 pounds of fluid and I look REALLY big all destendend and stuff).  So anyway I Messed up.....I ate too much, I snack on crap which I NEVER do and feel like cramp physically and emotionally!!  HELP!!!  I am sooooooooooooooooooooo ANGRY at myself!!!!!  Why did I do this how does this behavior follow any logical thought!!  Am I crazy or has this happened to any of you???"  Also, any thing going on Friday or Sat.  I will totally drive there so I can have some connectedness.  By the way for those of ou that went last Sat.  this is Kim, the lonely girl from Rochester, if that helps jog meemorys.

You know whats awesome?  Tomorrow is a nice bright shiny new day!
You are self soothing... you did it now get over it and realize your just feeling bad for yourself.  Come to coffee on Saturday in Eagan or whever and have a pity party!  Ill join you!

So.... we all have a bad day.  Its what you do the next day that counts!

Good luck

Hi Kim, sorry you're feeling bad physically and emotionally. I suppose the PS is a HUGE tole on your body. It'll get better, keep posting and come up to "the cities" and meet up with some of the girls (and guys?) for coffee.

Kim,

Sending healing prayer your way and don't be so tough on yourself.. your human and we all make mistakes and we learn from them so try to do better tomorrow.   Hope your feeling better very soon.

Take Care,

Erika

Thanks guys!! It helps to know I am not alone! You are the best!!!!!!

Hey Kim,
  Make mistakes... that's how we learn. I've made them. Like everyone said you realized it was a mistake, congrats you are human and just refocus yourself. It's apart of this process!!

I'm not in on lingo... what is PS.. post surgery?

Take one day at a time......thing will get better.

As for the eating...don't be so hard on yourself. You
know what you need to do. Get back on track.

Tomorrow is a new day!!

Hugs, connie d

Hi, Kim! (Just teasing!  I know the feeling about getting angry...)

Keep the faith, girl!  You look fabulous!  We do all make mistakes.  I have been off track for a while, and Sat night's MOA event got me turned back around!  I feel angry with myself too sometimes, but, you have to keep remembering how much you have accomplished!

My thoughts and prayers are with you.  I didn't officially meet you on Sat, but I hope to see you again at a group or event.

Hope
(The Comedienne)

Hi Kim!  I remember you from MOA--and I 'get it', that you're "super swollen from plastics,,,this is 6 weeks after PS".  I looked at your profile, though nothing about recent plastics.  I'm curious, as am awaiting approval for medial thigh lift , due to exacerbation of balance/falling because I have MS.  I had no fear/qualms one bit for WLS--until the night before going in.  But, after talking with the plastic surgeon, I have to have this done, though with much larger surgical areas, higher infection risk, the blood loss, the drainage tubes being in for a duration, the swelling, the pain.....please brighten my knowledge, PM me if it's not what you want to share publicly.  I've lurked on the Plastics forum, though am just awaiting the final go-ahead per insurances.  Here's my two cents regarding snacking, anyone feeling like crap.....when I'm hungry, I first ensure it's not merely thirst.  I love Crystal Lite with water, and it sure takes care of the sweet cravings.  I also keep fresh broccoli, cauliflower, celery, and/or baby carrots on hand to appease the oral fixation.  Eat more dense (not liquid)protein at this time, as will stick with you longer, diminishing hunger.   AND, come back here and enjoy the fabulous company--we've got this amazing transformation in common, and each individual's stressors are eased when shared!  Sending you oceans of love and hugs galore, Patti  (I'm the one who got up and spoke about not giving up after the 'honeymoon phase' or after the typical eighteen-month 'window of opportunity')   Shared my WOWs at exactly two years out--  getting into size sixes two weeks ago;  keeping up with my cousin's eight and ten yr old kids up /down on the diving platform!, actually swimming out to it and back!)  Sheesh, I've got a lousy habit of writing too much....hope some of this helps you feel better Kim!  Breathe, breathe, breathe!  Be gentle with yourself--I'll repeat former postors:  yesterday is over, today is a brand new day, a clean slate.  Make it a great day!  Oceans of love and hugs galore, Patti  (sorry so long--am so used to 'babbling' on the phone!?!!)

Kim,  First, I have to say that when I saw you on Saturday at the MOA event you looked so gorgeous.  I *never* would have guessed that you were a WLS grad and I *absolutely never* would have guessed that you were still newly healing from plastics!  I'm sure that you're much harder on yourself than you appear to others, but please don't feel like you look bad because you look fantastic!

I think that we all struggle from snacking issues (even I do at times and I'm only 8 weeks post-op).  It's good to recognize when we're doing things that don't support our growth and healing and then just do what we need to do to stop it.  You're going through a lot, and all of us compulsive overeaters automatically try to turn to food when we're feeling emotional - it's just good that you're recognizing the behavior and knowing that you need support to get back to where you want to be.

Hang in there - I have some Saturday plans around lunch time so I probably won't make any of the coffees on Saturday, but I do hope you'll drive to the cities to see us soon.  You also may want to look into the support group facilitator training so you can start something down in Rochester - it might help you stay on track and I tell you, you would be a great inspirations to other people in their journey!