What did you replace food with post-surgery?

How do you deal with stress, boredom, loneliness, etc?

I am 1.5 years out and still struggling with this, every chance I have I turn to food for comfort.

So I'm looking to know what our new and older members do in real life to replace foods place in our heart...

Yes definitely a hands on hobby. Coloring, drawing, knitting, woodworking, a rubiks cube, whatever.

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I definitely agree that finding a hobby is the answer. I'm a graphic artist and my surgery is on Wednesday December 14, and I know afterwards I will be trying to subdue any hunger in my mind, by being really productive writing and drawing.

Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

I don't think about food until my phone reminds me to eat.

"When all is said and done, usually more has been said than done. "

Yes definitely a hands on hobby. Coloring, drawing, knitting, woodworking, a rubiks cube, whatever.

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I definitely agree that finding a hobby is the answer. I'm a graphic artist and my surgery is on Wednesday December 14, and I know afterwards I will be trying to subdue any hunger in my mind, by being really productive writing and drawing.

Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

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ME TOO! Dec 14 ????

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Yes definitely a hands on hobby. Coloring, drawing, knitting, woodworking, a rubiks cube, whatever.

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An affordable hobby...

I did this one a few years ago.

These are some of my own personal projects.

From this with a dead engine.

To this.

Vehicles that we have stripped for parts and then scrapped.

These will get combined.

To make this for my wife.

Finally this one is MINE! I will describe it simply 500+ horsepower and a 6 speed! I have 90% of the parts and I'm hoping to start on it this fall.

Yes definitely a hands on hobby. Coloring, drawing, knitting, woodworking, a rubiks cube, whatever.

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An affordable hobby...

I did this one a few years ago.

SWEET!!!! I want a 1966 Chevy stepside. I'm always looking. That Ford is gorgeous!

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13

Thanks! I worked my butt off on that one. It belongs to a good friend of mine. The first engine that I built was that flathead when I was 16. The truck was primer grey at that point. That is one of the few vehicles that I've ever told the owners that I would but it if they ever sold it. Like all projects, it takes time and money. Fortunately it wasn't my money!

Everyone's response to this question is so positive and uplifting. Come on...someone had to replace the food with smoking, gambling or drinking. Just kidding (sort of.)

I used to smoke. I quit and promptly gained 70 pounds. I just replaced one addiction with another. Getting sleeved January 17 and so hopeful that I won't find another addiction to replace this one. I get what you are going through. It's tough.

Well let me start trying some of your suggestions now. If I only thought about drinking water as much as I think about a nice bag of chips I'll be great! Note to self go get a bottle of water : 0 )

I'm 8 months out and still looking for a replacement.

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Yes definitely a hands on hobby. Coloring, drawing, knitting, woodworking, a rubiks cube, whatever.

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I definitely agree that finding a hobby is the answer. I'm a graphic artist and my surgery is on Wednesday December 14, and I know afterwards I will be trying to subdue any hunger in my mind, by being really productive writing and drawing.

Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

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ME TOO! Dec 14 ????

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AWESOME! Good luck to us both!

We can definitely do this!

Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Everyone's response to this question is so positive and uplifting. Come on...someone had to replace the food with smoking, gambling or drinking. Just kidding (sort of.)

I used to smoke. I quit and promptly gained 70 pounds. I just replaced one addiction with another. Getting sleeved January 17 and so hopeful that I won't find another addiction to replace this one. I get what you are going through. It's tough.

When I started out, the doc said I had to quit smoking (my pipe and cigars), quit drinking (bourbon), and quit eating (food). I asked, "What's left!?!" So now I spend more time chasing Mrs. LittleBill around. Hey, at least it's exercise.

Alcohol.. but after hitting rock bottom, I slapped myself around a bit then stopped.

I wish I could have a drink every now and again but I cant.

For me its better that it's never.

Kate