Comfort Eating

Like many other pre-op I was an emotional eater. I found mist comfort in food. I am almost 3 months post op and today I found out that my nephew had tried to commit sucide and was in the hospital. I am over 900 miles away from him now but at one time we were so close that many thought he was my son. I was So afraid that I was going to turn to food fir comfort, but that has been the last thing that I have done. When I went into my kitchen I did not go straight to the fridge I went straight to my shake that was on my menu for today not the yummy chips or ice cream or many other trigger foods that I coukf of went for. So today has tought me one thing, I now know food is for fuel not comfort, and I am strong enough to make itthroughthis without turning to food.  

 

**** I typed this on my phone so I apolgize for my spelling... I really need to work on it...

I'm sorry about for nephew, but so proud of what you've been able to do so far!!! Very well done and hugs

Very sorry about your nephew. Good for you! for getting through that moment. I always tell myself "it will pass, it will pass"

I'm so glad your nephew has you in his life. His pain must be heavy and life just to much to bare right now.......I am sorry for the pain this is causing you, I can not imagine your burden.

You are learning a wonderful lesson and growing so much stronger during this trial. You are turning to your strength and not your weakness. Hold fast to those that you love, and love you, during this struggle. Take care of yourself....you are worth the effort.

Bless you dear one...I lost my husband to suicide so know firsthand what you are going thru..and so happy you still have your nephew.  That is amazing you have found the strength to know that food is NOT your solace.  That is totally awesome, knowing what you are going thru.  I will pray for your nephew to find new strength to face his life and that he knows his life is a precious gift not to be tossed aside.  And for you to be a strength for him as he faces the days ahead.  Take care and be strong ... you are doing the right thing to not turn to food..stay on your plan and let your nephew know that there are people out there who care. 

Again, bless you!!

You keep up the great work.  I am sending healing thoughts for your nephew. This is a difficult path to navigate, and I am hopeful that he will regain his foothold in this world. With a loving aunt such as yourself, he does have an advantage.

Thank you everyone. I am packing now to drive from Georgia to Oklahoma. Please keepmy family in your thoughts and thank you for all your kind words. It truly means the world to me.