Why Don't I See It Yet?

[Riss1908 23]

Today makes 1 week since my 12/28 surgery. Post op I weighed in at 255. The day of surgery I was at 240 and today I am at 231. I have never lost 24 lbs in two weeks and of that I am really grateful. I know that it will take a while for me to see it in the mirror but I thought with almost 25lbs off- I would see a difference in my pants, shirts, bra... At this point, I would be happy to see a difference in the way my socks fit. But even my clothes seem to fit the same.

[mullet head 18]

funny, I felt the same way...i even hung up a pair of old jeans as a "target" to tell when my clothes were fitting better...i ended up overshooting my target, and had to finally break down and buy a new pair of jeans!! it happens!! just keep plugging away, at least thats what I am trying to do!!

CONGRATS on your progress!!

surgery date: Oct 12, 2011

[Oopsseedaisy 90]

I did not see a difference in my clothing until I lost around 60 pounds. Be patient and keep doing the right things. It will happen.

[MegInNOLA 531]

I didn't really see a difference until I had dropped around 60 pounds--I mean, my clothes got a bit looser, but visually, it took a lot longer. It will happen, don't worry---you have a long ways to go in your exciting journey! Celebrate every pound GONE!

[BrownDoesAll 409]

Interesting how all our bodies are so different. Since surgery I've lost 18 pounds.. but its been two months and I feel like I should be losing more. However. everyone says they see the loss in my face, and I've dropped a pant size.. and these new pants are fitting lose. So I see it in the measurements and not on the scale. Hang in there!! 25 pound loss is a GREAT loss

[christyky 2]

Its strange but the first place that I noticed a difference is my hands and feet. I have lost 29.5 pounds now and have started seeing the difference in my body.

[Julie76 251]

At a week out I was still swollen a bit. That may have something to do with it????

[UXgrrl 29]

I'm just about 30 lbs down and I'm having a hard time seeing it too. I mean, yeah, my pants are fitting a little looser, but every night after my shower I stand in the bathroom and study my face looking for change. Maybe it's so subtle that I don't notice it day to day? The real test will be when I go back to work... these people haven't seen me since Thanksgiving so the change should be pretty obvious to them.

[Riss1908 23]

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I keep having to remind myself that I didn't become a fat girl overnight--- so I'm not gonna lose it in one night either.

[Ducker 59]

I mirror everyone else's sentiments on this issue. I mean, I see some change when I look in the mirror, but in no way does it add up to 30 lb. weight loss of change! As a matter of fact, I remember being the exact same weight that I am right now and feel that I looked much thinner when I was this weight in the past. However, I trust the scale and my surgeon who is very pleased with my progress! So, I just try to focus on the fact that I am moving swiftly by numbers in the right direction and Celebrate that victory!

Ducker