Eating Like A Bird

[sandy.lyons 5]

I had my surgery 2 weeks ago yesterday I did Atkins for 2 weeks Pre-op. in total I have lost between 8 and 9 pounds. I don't feel any different. My scale is stuck on 180. I want it to dip Into the 170's do badly. I see so many of you who have lost 15 plus during this period. I know I am eating so much less than before Any suggestions? Thanks

[fericito 138]

It IS going to dip there - don't give up. I know it's hard but please please try not to compare yourself to anyone else's loss - some of those had liquid diets (myself) and I think that is a big part of the loss but there's so much to compare also - maybe they were heavier so they lost faster? Maybe the only lived on liquid? Give it some time and give yourself a break if you can... I know that's hard. And be sure to post when you DO get there because I know you will .

[Toddy 758]

My weight loss pretty much stalled in the first couple of weeks after surgery too. It seems to go in spurts. I'll lose three or four pounds and then the scale won't move for a week or so. I only lost two pounds last month because I really needed another fill. Got that fill a week and a half ago and I'm down four more pounds!

I know what you mean about eating like a bird, seems the weight would go down faster. My husband tells me I eat like Cindy Lou Who from the Grinch that Stole Christmas!