I have many problems and find myself eating to help cope. Nothing seriously bad, worse thing I had so far was half of a single serving of mango sorbet.

I'm concerned because, for example, today I had to call out of work due to car trouble. My boss chewed me out, and as she was yelling I found myself in the kitchen grabbing 2 oz of meat and a bag of cheese. Polished off 2 oz of meat an about an ounce or 2 of cheese. It will be considered Breakfast, but it shouldn't have happened while I was getting yelled at. This isn't the first time and I'm sure it won't be the last.

What do you do to help cope with stress eating?

I'm almost 3 months out and I just can't deal.

It takes time to adjust. It also takes committment and stocking the cupboards with healthy Snacks so that you don't totally return to old habits that will result in weight gain. You got the surgery to lose weight, don't let yourself fall into self sabotage. In the beginning there were times when I just cried - missing the comfort of my go-to (food)....but I let the tears come, and deep breathing, and putting into perspective in my mind. We can't depend on that crutch anymore if we want to succeed at this. I find that we eat so little, as long as your snacks are the right ones you will slowly start to come to terms with this new life. My snacks include a few grapes and a couple of cubes of cheese, or a handful of nuts, a cheese stick and sliced apple, or some olives.

Good Luck!!

so sorry about your boss etc, life is not easy and i hope you get some help. i am interested in the answers too, i am pre op and comfort eating is a concern to me, keep your chin up love, hugs, Janet, xx

Ok, I too am a stress eater. I know this is going to sound hokey but try journaling (or exercising, not always possible) or simply snacking on something healthy. instead of eating those cookies, eat a piece of fruit. When you are upset about something, pick up a pen & paper & write down how you're feeling & why.

Journaling really helps. It not only helps to release what's bothering you but it keeps your hands busy so you don't use them to eat.