jaxmama23 6 Posted May 8, 2013 Hey everyone I had my first post op appointment yesterday. My surgery was Monday April 29 and in three weeks I've lost 25 lbs. I'm beyond excited and feeling motivated! My nurse practitioner thought my idea of not having a scale at home was great. Does anyone else just wait until they are weighed at the doctors office? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
makemyownluck 785 Posted May 8, 2013 I think that's the healthier way to go - lots of people become addicted to that scale and getting on it every single day is not an accurate measure of weight loss because your weight will fluctuate. It's normal to go up and down each day - but if you go once a week or every 2 weeks, that's a more accurate way to see the big picture on if you're gaining or losing. THAT SAID - I did buy a scale at costco a few weeks ago because it was on a really good sale! lol but I've stuck by the "weigh no more than once a week rule" and so far, so good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmandaRaeLeo 2,146 Posted May 8, 2013 I weigh and measure every two weeks. If I don't see the stall, it never happened. :-D 2 Cheer Mama and moonchild1968 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moonchild1968 102 Posted May 8, 2013 So far I've been weighing myself at home once a week, but I rely on my doctor's scale for accuracy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
******** 397 Posted May 8, 2013 I weigh myself at the gym its a much more accurate scale then the one at home...but probably only do it once a week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winnada 10 Posted May 8, 2013 Hey everyone I had my first post op appointment yesterday. My surgery was Monday April 29 and in three weeks I've lost 25 lbs. I'm beyond excited and feeling motivated! My nurse practitioner thought my idea of not having a scale at home was great. Does anyone else just wait until they are weighed at the doctors office? I'm confused.... Sx was on April 29th, today is May 8th that's only 9 days - not 3 weeks. Is my math wrong? I'm just confused. I am sorry if I read your post wrong. I'm trying to figure out what is typical for 1 week POST OP weight loss only, not the PRE op stuff too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmandaRaeLeo 2,146 Posted May 8, 2013 I'm confused.... Sx was on April 29th' date=' today is May 8th that's only 9 days - not 3 weeks. Is my math wrong? I'm just confused. I am sorry if I read your post wrong. I'm trying to figure out what is typical for 1 week POST OP weight loss only, not the PRE op stuff too.[/quote'] Perhaps they're including preop diet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winnada 10 Posted May 8, 2013 Must be... I get confused and thought I'd reach out and see.???? 1 AmandaRaeLeo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSG148Sz6 68 Posted May 8, 2013 I weigh every morning after using the bathroom and before taking a shower. I track everything I eat and drink and want to know when I'm stalled. I review my food choices make changes, increase cardio and have even reverted back to a full clear liquid diet for two days ring shock my body. I feel I need to know. I feel knowing is power and I will be able ring make better decisions. I do have to say that I only record my eight once a week. This helps if there is any fluctuation (1x) and stalls (2x). Also, this is what's good for ME, MYSELF, and I....maybe not everyone 1 Trenya07@aol.com reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wynk11 120 Posted May 8, 2013 I'm confused.... Sx was on April 29th' date=' today is May 8th that's only 9 days - not 3 weeks. Is my math wrong? I'm just confused. I am sorry if I read your post wrong. I'm trying to figure out what is typical for 1 week POST OP weight loss only, not the PRE op stuff too.[/quote'] I had surgery same day and I've lost 21 lbs. since surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSG148Sz6 68 Posted May 8, 2013 ****sorry for the typos***** Also wanted to say that when u see the 1lb a day drop, it motivates me for the rest of the day 1 Cheer Mama reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaxmama23 6 Posted May 8, 2013 Sorry ladies I was on a pre op diet for two weeks then had surgery on the 29th lol so including the pre op diet and one week since surgery I've lost 25 lbs. 2 AmandaRaeLeo and Cheer Mama reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmandaRaeLeo 2,146 Posted May 8, 2013 I weigh every morning after using the bathroom and before taking a shower. I track everything I eat and drink and want to know when I'm stalled. I review my food choices make changes' date=' increase cardio and have even reverted back to a full clear liquid diet for two days ring shock my body. I feel I need to know. I feel knowing is power and I will be able ring make better decisions. I do have to say that I only record my eight once a week. This helps if there is any fluctuation (1x) and stalls (2x). Also, this is what's good for ME, MYSELF, and I....maybe not everyone[/quote'] I would make myself crazy. I would end up obsessing. Fixating. It would become my new addiction. To each their own, yes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winnada 10 Posted May 9, 2013 I had surgery same day and I've lost 21 lbs. since surgery. YOU ARE GREAT!!! Congratulations!! Wow! I'm down 14. You SPANKED IT!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tlah 40 Posted May 9, 2013 I haven't weighed myself I'm waiting for doctor appt that way for myself I don't short change myself right now on nutrition after my six week check in I will weigh once a week at weight watchers. Don't forget the body is healing tummy swollen hard getting in all Protein and Water Share this post Link to post Share on other sites