Finally Frustrates Enough To Post About It

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Are you taking measurements? I guarantee you are losing inches.

[Justine13 264]

I'm about 3 1/2 months post-op and have weighed every day and plotted my weight out of curiousity. You can see my stalls and even many weight gains' date=' but the trend is always down. My intake averages 700-900 cals/day, get my exercise thru my job, (walk 1-2 miles/day) and includes an occasional mixed drink too (or two). Unless you're hitting the DQ drive-thru on a regular basis, the math says you are going to lose weight. Keep your eye on the prize and good luck.[/quote']

Thank you!!!

[Justine13 264]

Are you taking measurements? I guarantee you are losing inches.

No- my PA did and I'll see her at the 3 month mark. Good point though.

[ibehere10 163]

You can call and ask her to give you the measurements. I am sure the will accommodate you and give that info over the phone!! Good luck

[KBT 35]

A stall in the weight loss seems to be very much the norm at 2-3 weeks out. Don't worry as it will come off. Try to up your calories (add peanut butter) and if you are happy weighing yourself everyday, then by all means do it. I do. Definitely measure. I record my weight and my measurements on my monthly anniversaries and this definitely helps when it seems I'm not losing. Good luck!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

A stall in the weight loss seems to be very much the norm at 2-3 weeks out. Don't worry as it will come off. Try to up your calories (add peanut butter) and if you are happy weighing yourself everyday' date=' then by all means do it. I do. Definitely measure. I record my weight and my measurements on my monthly anniversaries and this definitely helps when it seems I'm not losing. Good luck![/quote']

Upping your calories to break out of the 3 week stall is the wrong approach. The 3 week stall is caused by your glycogen stores being replenished after your initial weight loss. There is nothing you can do other than wait it out.

Now later on, if you have stalls down the line, then yes calorie confusion (raising or lowering your calories) can be an effective strategy.

[vsginnj 415]

Sadly- not active much at all . I wanna start

Walking and I do love to lift weights.

I'm thinking that's your answer! Exercise is critical for weight loss even more for maintenance , develop good habits now = eat more later!!

[hellojello 4]

seriously .. i'm starting to gain weight even tho i'm still on a semi liquid diet. Is this normal???

After i'm out from the hospital with my severe dehydration, i gained like 4 kg. this is nightmare.

[amw157 42]

I say stop the insanity of weighing yourself. My goal is to be HEALTHIER, not to be below a specific number on the scale. Weight loss is a given after the sleeve, your health will improve. People lose their diabetes, their sleep apnea, their high-blood pressure. People see reduced stress on their joints.

For me, "healthier" doesn't have a number value. I'll never say "just two more pounds and THEN I'll be happy". That's silly, to me.

Am I healthier now than before surgery? Absolutely. I'm five weeks post-surgery. Will I get even healthier? Absolutely. Have I lost weight? Yep. How much? Who cares right now. I say my mission is well on its way to being accomplished, screw whatever the scale says. Healthier, here I come. Population: Me!

This is a long term thing, you MUST see it like that. Weigh yourself every day, or every other day, you're going to see a pound here or there. Whoopee. Wouldn't you be happier to weigh yourself three weeks from now and see a double-digit loss, and then be thrilled about that?

Stop torturing yourself. You made a very important step in taking better care of yourself, and the results will come in their own time. Keep doing the right things, and remember change is gradual, and you'll be just swell.

[alliecat1095 128]

I say stop the insanity of weighing yourself. My goal is to be HEALTHIER' date=' not to be below a specific number on the scale. Weight loss is a given after the sleeve, your health will improve. People lose their diabetes, their sleep apnea, their high-blood pressure. People see reduced stress on their joints.

For me, "healthier" doesn't have a number value. I'll never say "just two more pounds and THEN I'll be happy". That's silly, to me.

Am I healthier now than before surgery? Absolutely. I'm five weeks post-surgery. Will I get even healthier? Absolutely. Have I lost weight? Yep. How much? Who cares right now. I say my mission is well on its way to being accomplished, screw whatever the scale says. Healthier, here I come. Population: Me!

This is a long term thing, you MUST see it like that. Weigh yourself every day, or every other day, you're going to see a pound here or there. Whoopee. Wouldn't you be happier to weigh yourself three weeks from now and see a double-digit loss, and then be thrilled about that?

Stop torturing yourself. You made a very important step in taking better care of yourself, and the results will come in their own time. Keep doing the right things, and remember change is gradual, and you'll be just swell.[/quote']

You are absolutly correct. I am a healthier person 5 wks out and I know I will not gain it back.. in a couple of months or a year or 2...thank you ..

[pretty-pink 43]

Someone once told me that you lose the "surface" fat, you stall while the next layer of fat rises to the surface, you lose that layer of fat, etc., etc. It's a cycle. In my head, a stall is your body prepping for the next weight loss cycle so it is not as discouraging (speaking as one who has not stalled yet - I may sing a different tune then!). The longer the stall, the more deeper fat reserves are rising. Gonna put head games to good use!

[Justine13 264]

I say stop the insanity of weighing yourself. My goal is to be HEALTHIER' date=' not to be below a specific number on the scale. Weight loss is a given after the sleeve, your health will improve. People lose their diabetes, their sleep apnea, their high-blood pressure. People see reduced stress on their joints.

For me, "healthier" doesn't have a number value. I'll never say "just two more pounds and THEN I'll be happy". That's silly, to me.

Am I healthier now than before surgery? Absolutely. I'm five weeks post-surgery. Will I get even healthier? Absolutely. Have I lost weight? Yep. How much? Who cares right now. I say my mission is well on its way to being accomplished, screw whatever the scale says. Healthier, here I come. Population: Me!

This is a long term thing, you MUST see it like that. Weigh yourself every day, or every other day, you're going to see a pound here or there. Whoopee. Wouldn't you be happier to weigh yourself three weeks from now and see a double-digit loss, and then be thrilled about that?

Stop torturing yourself. You made a very important step in taking better care of yourself, and the results will come in their own time. Keep doing the right things, and remember change is gradual, and you'll be just swell.[/quote']

Quite honestly- that will not happen. The scale keeps me motivated and there is not way in hell at this weight that I'm healthy. Well actually I AM healthy by all labwork and always have been but am at a major risk. For me it's not insanity - it helps me stay focused. What I do agree with, though, is maybe picking a day and just weighing on that day. That's hard too but I will try. Thank you for your post.

[chad2rad 491]

Sadly- not active much at all . I wanna start

Walking and I do love to lift weights.

Go for it!

[cantwaittolose 163]

EAT and I guarantee you will lose....your body needs fat, carbs, etc. Sounds like your body is in starvation mode?...

[ozeedonkee 145]

seriously .. i'm starting to gain weight even tho i'm still on a semi liquid diet. Is this normal???

After i'm out from the hospital with my severe dehydration' date=' i gained like 4 kg. this is nightmare.[/quote']

If they put you on a drip the extra weight could just be the fluids.