STRESSED OUT

Hello all!  I just got home from visiting my Mom & Dad in WV. Dad had a total knee replacement surgery  on Wednesday. I don't know how most people do with this surgery, but dad seems to be having trouble putting any weight on his leg. The doc is going to keep him a couple of days longer than usual so he can have some extensive physical therapy. While I was up there (in WV) I also went to visit my aunt (dad's sis) who is battling cancer. She is not doing well. She had got out of the hospital on Friday, but on Sunday, she was readmitted.  Her lungs are filling back up with  cancer fluids. I feel so helpless because I am 6 hours away from them. And I wish that I could be there for them more. The weird thing is that I havn't felt hungry at all these past few days, but I have the terrible urge to snack. I want cookies, candy, chips and other stuff I know that I should not eat. I know that this is my old coping mechanism coming back to haunt me and I need to busy myself with other stuff. So thanks for listening and letting my fingers stay busy typing instead of munching... Hope everyone is having a joyous Sunday Cath

(((((Cath)))))  you can only do so much! It sounds like so much going on for you. Give yourself a break. it is so stressful being away from loved ones when they're ill and you have your own family to take care of. Your concern for your father and your aunt is palpable. My heart goes out to you and you're in my prayers, as are they.

Thank you........

Good am Cath,

I hope your spirits are a bit higher this am. I know its not easy to be worried about your family and not be within a decent distance to help out and be there. If you feel the urge to snack try drinking water, Crystal Light and snacking on things that are high in protein and low in all the other mess that will leave you feeling blah. I at times have fallen back into these things too. We all have as I am sure there isn't one single person who hasn't strayed a bit. Keep your chin up, give things to God and remember we are here to support you. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

 

 

Hope your dad and aunt will do ok and let us know there both in my prayers, you hang in there  and go back to your basics and do what you know w/ eating. Looking forward to seeing you Sat. did I send you Jills address? email me if not. 

My heart goes out to you.  It is so hard when ones you love are in need and you just can't do everything.  Try to destress some.  As for the bad habits, like Kat says, I think we all slip into them.  Try munching on the good stuff and see if that helps.  Prayers for all of you.

Cath, I understand your feeling distant from loved ones. My Dad is in South Georgia and my wife's Mom is in Northern New York. And as they get older we see the need to help them come up more and more. As for the bad cravings, look into my eyes  and repeat after me, I don't really want to eat things that are bad for me, I don't really want to eat things that are bad for me, etc., etc. Did it work? No? Well it never works for me either, but at least I kept you busy for a few minutes. Actually, I find the SF Tropical Flavored Popsicles and Fudgesicles keep me satisfied.

Your a trip lol I was geting ready for the big ending lol and Im not a real blonde :)