I could gnaw off my arm

[macer 2]

I see the surgeon tomorrow for my final pre-op appointment. I've worked very hard to lose weight prior to surgery and get my head in the right place. Today my dog died. I want to eat everything. I know post surgery I'm not going to be able to eat my feelings.

[TinyTink 268]

I'm so sorry about your dog. Losing a pet sometimes can feel worse than humans because they love you so unconditionally. Do you have a counselor you can talk to? If not, please come post here when you need to and someone will help you through it. Best of luck to you!

[Cervidae 2,389]

So sorry about your puppy. I wish I could offer more than my condolences.

[sandyb68 46]

I'm sorry ????

[jj7481 363]

Many condolences for the loss of your family member (pet). I've had to put down 3 dogs over the last 6 years (age) and it's no fun.

This may sound like little consolation but: keep your focus. You've made it so far already to derail your plan. The journey is just beginning. Take this as a lesson that there will be bumps along the road, but you need to adapt and move forward through the struggles.

[Djmohr 6,965]

I am so sorry about you dog. Losing your pet can be devastating.

As hard as it is, try hard to keep your eye on the prize.

If you need anything feel free to reach out.

[Sajijoma 1,324]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know exactly how that feels. I lost my beloved cat Salem that I hand raised as a baby just about 2wks before my surgery. I wanted to eat everything and I didn't really care anymore. He was my love and like a child to me. I kept telling myself to know that this is a battle I had to win. I know stress eating has always been a problem for me and especially ai want sugar and high calorie fat when I am in this state. It's better to talk out your pain than to hold it in and let your body try to eat the pain away.

[macer 2]

Thanks for the support. Loving old dogs is hard! Having to make the loving decision to let them go is heart breaking.

I powered through last night without stuffing myself. I made a cup of Decaf coffee with cream and sf Syrup. I know emotional eating is my trigger and this is learning how to manage the stresses of life without stuffing it with food.

Glad to be here!

[ReneK 107]

Thanks for the support. Loving old dogs is hard! Having to make the loving decision to let them go is heart breaking.

I powered through last night without stuffing myself. I made a cup of Decaf coffee with cream and sf Syrup. I know emotional eating is my trigger and this is learning how to manage the stresses of life without stuffing it with food.

Glad to be here!

Hang in there. I went through exactly the same thing. On December 22, our sweet guy got sick and within a few hours was gone. It still doesn't seem real. And I started my liquid diet the next day. Just try to stay focused. And let yourself cry as much as you need to. {{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}}}