Struggling in hotel room

[tzepeda 29]

This week is my first week traveling for work since surgery. The way I used to survive was either drinking, eating, or all the above. Now I'm in my room trying not to eat because of boredom. Brought my shoes to get on treadmill just can't get the motivation. I'll be home Friday so just a few more days. I now know one of my mental demons to fight

[Fitjen 17]

Are you pre or post op? My first time traveling post op was a struggle. I ended up surviving off Greek yogurt and Protein Drinks. You can do this. It's hard but so worth it!

[Houston17 115]

How long has it been since your surgery? I'm pre-op but I am curious about traveling for work after surgery. I know that I will struggle as you are describing. Also worried that traveling will be very tiring. I'm worried that I won't be able to concentrate and work when I get to my destination. Try to get your mind off food. Maybe read a book or play a game on your computer/phone. I know it's hard. Good luck!

[tzepeda 29]

I'm 4 weeks post op. I decided to do a hotel mani to keep my away from bad decisions

[rosehips 121]

Make yourself go to the treadmill, it will change your attitude, you will feel successful and in control. I made myself go exercise so many times when I DID NOT WANT TO & now my head quit messing me and I feel fabulous. 10 minutes of forcing yourself will lead to 24 hours of being happy with yourself, and then you do it again. Rock on.

[Houston17 115]

Sounds great!

[delta_girl 931]

I stay in hotel rooms all of the time due to work travel. I often get out in my car and explore the area. It can be very interesting. There are historical places just about everywhere you go. You may want to develop a new hobby and take photos to submit to Wikimedia.

[chitowngirl 885]

Do they have a pool or jacuzzi you could go in. Go explore the area, try catching a movie. Hope it works out for you.

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I did my first business trip I think about 2-3 months post op. It was to a destination I had been to many times. That was the hardest. I will confess that I ordered some favorite meals from favorite restaurants. They didn't taste good - that nearly broke my heart....lol. The anticipation, the build up and then... blech... this isn't what I remembered. I didnt gain, but i didn't lose that week.

Since then, business trips have been pretty easy. I am just not about the food anymore... I think I needed to go through that sad sad trip to "overcome"

Remind yourself that you no longer want to use food as recreation, that isn't the new you. Remind yourself of your goals and forgive yourself any mistakes.

I bet the next trip is easier!