Danger period

[Margaret5]

Hi All
Feeling pretty low at the moment, had a very stressful few days. My mum went in hospital on wed for a simple opp to remove abcess in bottom and it has turned out to be cancer. I wish i could say that i am the kind of person who stops eating when stressed but unfortunatly i am the opposite, i go stright for the food. I will be in real trouble if i put on weight so i need to be strong but suddenly i don't seem to care. Sorry for the winge but feel a bitter better for it. Good luck to everyone whos opp is on the horizon.x

 

[cazbandy]

Oh heavens, you are not winging at all....here have a big hug from me and from the rest of us here.

You must be strong for your mum right now, the rest can be put on hold....

My thoughts are with your mum, you and your whole family...

 

[Chuffy_29]

Don't worry about posting better out than in. It must be very difficult for you and your mum. Hopefully she'll be fine and in a days or so you'll feel better too.

 

[ladylite]

Oh Margaret sorry to hear your news about your mum, that would distress anyone.

Dont worry too much, but try and get back on track gradually. Remember you are only human.

 

[perkyprincess]

i too turn to food when stressed and unhappy. sorry to hear your mum is poorly. its so hard not to reach for that fridge door but there are lots of people on here to get you through the tough times dont think your alone.xx

 

[gaelic girl]

I always turned to food Mags in times of stress and upset. You have enough to deal with without worrying about food and trying to eat healthily. My thoughts are with you and your family and i will keep everyting crossed for positive outcomes. Huge hugs x

 

[dottychic]

So sorry to hear your news hun, I think most of us reach for the food when things are going wrong or we are stressed. I hope things get better for your Mum and you and the family (HUGS) x

 

[Grace]

I'm so sorry to hear yo're worrying news. Have they said your Mum's condition is treatable? I do hope so.
It is so natural to turn to food as a comfort. Don't beat yourself up. A few bad days won't be disastrous. Just try to get back on track as soon as you're able and post on here for support.

Sending much love and hugs your way. xxxxx

 

[Bev]

Mags, please don't despair, it has been found and there are many of us still walking about and living after cancer.

I can understand how you will be feeling and your Mum and family, but never lose hope, it's treatable in so many cases nowadays and I'm lighting my prayer candle for your Mum, you and your family.

We went through this recently after my diagnosis, so I know what an absolute bombshell it is for you.

Try and not reach for the comfort foods... hang onto us... because the best thing you can do at the moment is to try and keep helping yourself, which in turn helps your Mum...

I'm involved with several cancer support groups and you are feeling the same as most people feel at this stage.

Please keep positive, keep strong and keep hope on your side...

If you want me, I am here and sending a huge loving hug your way...

Thinking of you all,

Bev xxx

 

[Margaret5]

Thanks so much Bev. They have said no to surgery now looking at radiotherapy and poss chemo. Not had result of Big scan yet to check if spread so still in the dark. xx

 

[Bev]

Don't think negative love... keep hopeful and with Mum and all.... it makes you hang on to positive thoughts and helps you to get through...

I am thinking of you and always here....

Loads of love and hugs Mags xxx

 

[Kerry Jo]

Love and hugs to you, don't beat yourself up, hope everythings ok with the scan. Take care xxx

 

[dottychic]

Hope the scan results hold good news .......thinking of you and your family (HUGS)x

 

[cherry]

im so sorry to hear this distressing news about your mum..... keep strong sweetpea... im hoping everything will turn out ok, sending the best of luck to you for your up coming op if you sway slightly just jump on here we'll do everything we can to help you through xxxxx

 

[yorkiegal]

So sorry to hear your news Mags. My dad has cancer too and I had a similiar reaction when he was first diagnosed, eating like crazy for a while. I'd love to say it's going to get better, but the reality is that the next few months will be full of scans, treatments, visits to the doctor etc. I know you'll want to be a support for your mum, but do remember to look after yourself too. When dad was first diagnosed I found it really useful to ring the Macmillan nurses helpline and just sound off at them. I could talk through all my worries and concerns and say the things I couldn't speak to Dad about. I still phone them occasionally.
Dad and my stepmum are actually finding it a helpful distraction to ask me all about my upcoming surgery. I suppose it gives them something else to focus on. I had considered postponing it. Frankly I'm worried that if I didn't make it through the surgery, my dad would have all the stress of sorting out my affairs. But I spoke to my stepmum today and she said what my dad wants more than anything is to see me sort myself out and be happy. So I'm going to go ahead with it.
If you ever need to chat please pm me anytime.

take care hon xxxx

 

[Margaret5]

Thanks so much everyone boo crying again. Thank you Yorkiegal it helps when people answer you dont feel so alone. need to go and get tissues never knew i could cry so much , think i may have lost weight with all the tears ive shed lol

 

[sugga]

So sorry to here your sad news love. Try to stay strong and please know that we are here for you too x

 

[yorkiegal]

Thanks so much everyone boo crying again. Thank you Yorkiegal it helps when people answer you dont feel so alone. need to go and get tissues never knew i could cry so much , think i may have lost weight with all the tears ive shed lol

bless you hon. A good cry can do the world of good.

 

[Bev]

Thinking of you Mags, sending a loving hug, always at your side... take good care xxx