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  • thegreatestlove
    thegreatestlove Posts: 63 Member
    Like you stated, it is times like these that we often find comfort in food, especially those that are high in calories and fat, and low in nutritional value. I have had times like this and I know how easy it is to fall back into old habits. For me, I had to learn to avoid food in times of dispair. Instead, I picked up habits like walking or if you feel up to it, some other form of exercise. Doing this will give you time to think and will get you away from the food. Stay strong during this time and I hope you are able to make it through this soon.

    Tasha
  • ItsVJ
    ItsVJ Posts: 107 Member
    My 14-year-old son just had spinal fusion surgery last week, and I predicted that I would eat myself into a frenzy from stress and worry. However, I actually lost weight! Not only did I eat much less than usual, I found that my nutritional intake was the one thing that I had control over. I couldn't control what was happening to him, but could control what I ate, logging my calories and making sure I got in SOME kind of activity (even if it was only a quick walk around the hospital grounds).

    Also, logging my calories and thinking about making good food choices was a welcome distraction, and comforting during a very stressful period.

    Good luck, and my sympathies to your family.
  • Doodlewhopper
    Doodlewhopper Posts: 1,018 Member
    Eat what you want for a day or two. There wont be enough of a weight gain (if any) to even warrant the worry.

    My condolences.

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