Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

[Mis-behave]

Right Tara I am going to sound really stupid now, have you had your operation or not? I thought you had but something you said in your post earlier made me think you haven't...

My friend has frozen shoulder & she can't physically lift her arm to wash her hair & she goes to the salon twice a week to have it done, I have the worlds greasiest hair & would have to go daily!!!

Yes had my shoulder done on the 22nd August, op took 3.5 hours, was ment to be a day surgery but was in so much pain after op they kept me in overnight. I had my right shoulder done laberal tear front and back fixed plus a few other bits. Have to have my right arm in a sling for 3 weeks, have to sleep proped up, no getting my shoulder wet either so no shower. I am right handed so doing stuff with my left hand is hard lol

 

[Mis-behave]

My friend had to have both shoulders done in march she's still not right and is only just going back to work on a phased return

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Yes I've been told will take at least 8 mths to a year to be fixed and back to as normal as possible.

 

[Lexie2005]

Yes had my shoulder done on the 22nd August, op took 3.5 hours, was ment to be a day surgery but was in so much pain after op they kept me in overnight. I had my right shoulder done laberal tear front and back fixed plus a few other bits. Have to have my right arm in a sling for 3 weeks, have to sleep proped up, no getting my shoulder wet either so no shower. I am right handed so doing stuff with my left hand is hard lol

See that is what I thought, I must have misread it earlier - daft me xx

 

[Mis-behave]

I realised I while back that my cravings for sweet things, cake, biscuits, candy bars all seemed to be worse on the days I had a headache and the ache in my shoulder was worse than normal, and when I felt tired and achey.

Since I've had my op and using the pain killers I've not had the usual cravings, I still have the bad habits, just can cope with saying No with out having the craving sitting lurking demanding I eat something sweet!

I've been eating choc cheerios for breakfast they are nice, but before the op I would have eaten 2-3 bowls one after the other just because I craved the taste - now I don't feel that urge - yay!

Ok with my period I think the craving I had on the 1st day was part habit and opportunity, since then I've not eaten any of my stash of dark choc in the fridge or freezer.

So I think habit and opportunity and head hunger is what I have to deal with. Without the aches and pain and cloudy headaches I don't have to deal with the intense cravings for sweet things.

Long may that continue!!

 

[Lexie2005]

I realised I while back that my cravings for sweet things, cake, biscuits, candy bars all seemed to be worse on the days I had a headache and the ache in my shoulder was worse than normal, and when I felt tired and achey.

Since I've had my op and using the pain killers I've not had the usual cravings, I still have the bad habits, just can cope with saying No with out having the craving sitting lurking demanding I eat something sweet!

I've been eating choc cheerios for breakfast they are nice, but before the op I would have eaten 2-3 bowls one after the other just because I craved the taste - now I don't feel that urge - yay!

Ok with my period I think the craving I had on the 1st day was part habit and opportunity, since then I've not eaten any of my stash of dark choc in the fridge or freezer.

So I think habit and opportunity and head hunger is what I have to deal with. Without the aches and pain and cloudy headaches I don't have to deal with the intense cravings for sweet things.

Long may that continue!!

I noticed that your mfp diary has been so much better & less choc/sweet things being eaten. Maybe it was your coping mechanism.... Long may the new way continue x

 

[Mis-behave]

Yes I'm hoping that with this op my headaches and general shoulder/ neck aches disappear and stay away as I have now realised that eating and craving sweet stuff was the way I coped and have done for 20+ years

I am also hoping that the sleepyness and general tiredness will reduce or even disappear eventually - ok I don't expect it to go completely as I have 2 young boys

Also hoping I gain some of my sanity back, and stop being so irritable.

 

[Mis-behave]

Really frustrated this afternoon hubby has gone and left me with the kids on my own!
1) have only one working arm/ hand
2) can't put nappies on..
3) can't open bags of food
4) can't use scissors or a knife with me left hand and don't even ask about a potato peeler!!
5) hubby knows I can't do this stuff!!!!!
6) I'm on a diet and his solution to my being unable to do dinner properly is 'order Chinese to be delivered!' Chinese opens at 6pm takes 45 mins to be delivered.. Hungry kids won't wait that long - also they need to be in bed by at least 7:30pm and it would take 30-40 for them to eat dinner.. Just doesn't work that way!!!
7) my solution wander neighbourhood till I find someone to open plastic bags of frozen veg that I can stick in the microwave. I have become quite skilled at cracking and opening eggs with my left hand..

Dinner for kids omelette with frozen mixed veg and Yorkshire puds - had planned on roast lamb with trimmings Grrrrr!!!

 

[alongwaytogo]

Deep breaths!!

Glad the operation went well and you are on the mend.

 

[Mis-behave]

I am expressing my frustration rather than heading for the comfort food!! It is also making me feel depressed and angry, Which in turn makes me shout and be cross with my kids because I am not coping well with my frustration at my OH which makes me want to cry....

Ok I will not eat because I feel Like this, I am going to calm down and try and deal with this with out being angry at my kids it not their fault.

I will go and ask my neighbour to help put my youngest sons nappy on, as OH is not home and I can not do it.

I am really upset! It is almost 7:30pm and he knows I need help!

 

[alongwaytogo]

At least you're not turning to food, do that's good. Have you tried talking to him to explain how he makes you feel?

 

[Mis-behave]

OH got home and I got told off for shouting and crying at him on the phone - because I couldn't cope. His position is that I embarrassed him because everyone (his brothers and wives) could hear me when I was complaining/ shouting and crying. So I was told that I should have waited till he got home to tell him what was wrong, not aired my frustration on the phone...

Then I was told why did I not go too? As my sister in Law spoke to me about it this morning... Ok I did talk to him about it this morning (he vaguely remembers) he said better I stay home and rest - I mentioned he take the boys as I couldnt cope to well on my own, he said better they stay home too.. I really don't think he listens to me when I talk!

So it's really all my fault.. Not his he was working sorting business stuff out with his brothers at his brothers house and I was told to come too by my sister in law, so my fault for not coming, even tho we discussed it this morning.., Really can't win

 

[Mis-behave]

Ok my OH has kind of said sorry, he did not think it would take so long other wise he would have taken the boys.. He also didn't know I could not use the sissors or a knife to open stuff

I'm going to buy some left handed sissors

 

[Lexie2005]

Oh dear sounds like it was a bad afternoon, glad you had an apology x

 

[Mis-behave]

What a rant!! Feel loads better today lol

Am purchasing some left handed sissors and a special bread board.

 

[Mis-behave]

As I am unable to drive had to take the bus into town as I needed to go to the bank and also had a wander round the shops.. With out kids lol I had left them with my "helper" as youngest was sleeping. Was quite nice to wander round without worring that the boys might touch, take or break stuff lol

Set the walk meter and did 25 mins walking (122 kcals) had stoped it while on the bus, then it stoped because of low battery - and I had walked another 25/30 mins without it recording - bummer! So assuming 50 mins walking today..

OH is still stroppy about yesterday's phone calls - straight faced sarcasm - your not sure if he serious or sarcastic .. SIGH

 

[Mis-behave]

Ahh feel very full tonight, have not eaten that much today, but have not been to the loo for a couple of days.. So here's hoping

Oldest son to school tomorrow, have asked OH to drive us so that we as a family can take him to school tomorrow for his 1st day in year 1 My son is very excited!! Will be walking to school to pick him up - 35-40 mins and take bus home - good exercise for me

 

[LisaM1977]

Awe exciting times
We all seem to be having toilet issues haha c

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[Mis-behave]

Yay had a trip (skip) to the loo

Also bought some prune juice and breakfast pots of prunes in natural juice... With all that including what else I'm eating/ drinking I had better become more regular!!

 

[LisaM1977]

Uurrgghh prune juice x

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[Mis-behave]

Had a 100mls - its not that nice, very true! But if it works - I will have it every day ... and smile while drinking it lol