Depressed and sad

[Tabby Closet 39]

I don't know what's going with me today. I'm sad and want to eat everything in the house. I made my kids hamburgers and fries.. And wanted to eat that.. But didn't.. I gave up red meat and "real" bread (pasta and bread from the bowl/package) for a year. I did eat some raisins and wheat thins.. Thinking I need some real Protein which I think I'm going to get some crabs. I guess this journey isn't that easy. I'm almost 3 months post op. lost 50.. But have a way to go..I guess for the first time since surgery I'm mourning food..

[NotLookinBack 164]

Keep your mind and hands busy.. Find a craft or hobby to do around the house. Get out of the house go for a walk or take the kids to the park.. Hope things get better for you.

[Tabby Closet 39]

Keep your mind and hands busy.. Find a craft or hobby to do around the house. Get out of the house go for a walk or take the kids to the park.. Hope things get better for you.

Thanks for the encouragement.

[gamergirl 4,609]

yeah i've had some mood swings too. It's not easy is it? Maybe take the time to make yourself something that you really like and can eat? Give yourself a treat that's not food-related and maybe that might help too.

When I get like that I tell myself that at least there's nothing really wrong in real life, so it could be worse. And then I read or play games or talk to someone until it passes.

Sorry you're going through that, but it's normal, and it will pass. Hang in there!

[Band07 374]

I just cried for 20 mins while my family was eating pizza in the other room, Im only 2 weeks out and this is by far the hardest thing I have ever done!

[Teachamy 1,042]

It's great that you can pinpoint the fact that you are mourning food. It is an emotional release for me. Triggers serotonin and other wonderful hormones. But it is a grieving process in a way, trying to find other ways to cope. I am pre-op and attempting to prepare for the loss of that crutch. Thanks for sharing your rough day. It helps me a lot to read about bumps in the road. Best of luck!

[RJ'S/beginning 5,357]

I don't know what's going with me today. I'm sad and want to eat everything in the house. I made my kids hamburgers and fries.. And wanted to eat that.. But didn't.. I gave up red meat and "real" bread (Pasta and bread from the bowl/package) for a year. I did eat some raisins and wheat thins.. Thinking I need some real Protein which I think I'm going to get some crabs. I guess this journey isn't that easy. I'm almost 3 months post op. lost 50.. But have a way to go..I guess for the first time since surgery I'm mourning food..

There is nothing wrong with eating raisins...Or any food in moderation.....So many on here look at this as another diet plan..If you do...It could have the same results as the other diets that we all went on....

Everything in moderation...Everything except junk food....That is how I feel..This is a life long change and the change is finding something else besides food as your comfort..Fixing the head issues will be the hardest part....

There are up and down days for sure...And sometimes we just get tired of the fight....But tomorrow we pick ourselves back up again and go on....

You have done fantastic...I am sure you will succeed with whatever you are doing now....You have been teaching yourself how to handle food opposed to food handling you......

Chin up.....forward go...just keep swimming, just keep swimming!!!

[Tabby Closet 39]

It's great that you can pinpoint the fact that you are mourning food. It is an emotional release for me. Triggers serotonin and other wonderful hormones. But it is a grieving process in a way' date=' trying to find other ways to cope. I am pre-op and attempting to prepare for the loss of that crutch. Thanks for sharing your rough day. It helps me a lot to read about bumps in the road. Best of luck![/quote']

Thanks a lot. I'm coping.. But I can tell you one thing it's worth it.

[Tabby Closet 39]

It's great that you can pinpoint the fact that you are mourning food. It is an emotional release for me. Triggers serotonin and other wonderful hormones. But it is a grieving process in a way' date=' trying to find other ways to cope. I am pre-op and attempting to prepare for the loss of that crutch. Thanks for sharing your rough day. It helps me a lot to read about bumps in the road. Best of luck![/quote']

Thanks a lot. I'm coping.. But I can tell you one thing it's worth it.

[Tabby Closet 39]

There is nothing wrong with eating raisins...Or any food in moderation.....So many on here look at this as another diet plan..If you do...It could have the same results as the other diets that we all went on....

Everything in moderation...Everything except junk food....That is how I feel..This is a life long change and the change is finding something else besides food as your comfort..Fixing the head issues will be the hardest part....

There are up and down days for sure...And sometimes we just get tired of the fight....But tomorrow we pick ourselves back up again and go on....

You have done fantastic...I am sure you will succeed with whatever you are doing now....You have been teaching yourself how to handle food opposed to food handling you......

Chin up.....forward go...just keep swimming' date=' just keep swimming!!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

RJ you are completely right. I'm conquering my food rage..and I'm happy. It was a sense of accomplishment to not eat the fries and hamburgers. Tell you the truth I didn't really want it.. It was the action of wanting to eat.. In my head.. Lolol.. I think if I would have eaten it, I would still be sad. So instead of eating I took the advice of others and did something else to occupy my mind.

[Tabby Closet 39]

There is nothing wrong with eating raisins...Or any food in moderation.....So many on here look at this as another diet plan..If you do...It could have the same results as the other diets that we all went on....

Everything in moderation...Everything except junk food....That is how I feel..This is a life long change and the change is finding something else besides food as your comfort..Fixing the head issues will be the hardest part....

There are up and down days for sure...And sometimes we just get tired of the fight....But tomorrow we pick ourselves back up again and go on....

You have done fantastic...I am sure you will succeed with whatever you are doing now....You have been teaching yourself how to handle food opposed to food handling you......

Chin up.....forward go...just keep swimming' date=' just keep swimming!!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

RJ you are completely right. I'm conquering my food rage..and I'm happy. It was a sense of accomplishment to not eat the fries and hamburgers. Tell you the truth I didn't really want it.. It was the action of wanting to eat.. In my head.. Lolol.. I think if I would have eaten it, I would still be sad. So instead of eating I took the advice of others and did something else to occupy my mind.