Obsessing with the scale!

[melhealthy 103]

Crazy? No. Obsessing? Perhaps a little. Your journey can be an emotional roller coaster ride. Full of self-doubt' date=' frustration, second guessing, fear, even depression. But it does not have to be that way. There is no schedule for stalls. No "too early" or "too late" or "too many" or "too few" or "too long" or "too short" or, or, or... You've probably heard it already and you'll hear it again - everyone is different. There are simply too many variables. So you need a plan. I'm sure others will weigh in with what has worked for them. Here's what worked, and continues to work, for me: * Stay positive. * Stay patient. * Stay focused on following the protocol as closely to the letter as you possibly can. * Maintain a food log. There will be lots of variables. Sometimes you're going to lose weight quickly. Sometimes slowly. And sometimes not at all. But no matter what your weight is doing, your plan is ALWAYS the same. When you lose fast - follow your plan. When you lose slow - follow your plan. When you're not losing at all - follow your plan. Trust the process. With more than 30 years of research and clinical studies behind it, there is no doubt that RNY works. Follow your plan and the weight will take care of itself. Regardless of what you do, your body is going to find its own way in its own time. So you have a choice. Panic, stress, frustration and worry every time something changes. Or focus, commitment, confidence and absolute belief that your plan will take you where you want to go. Your goal is physical change. Your challenge is mental discipline. Follow your plan and you're gonna love the new you!![/quote']

I love ALL your post. You are so encouraging and motivating!! Thanks so much for always giving us something to think about. You're the best!

[Janifer 42]

I haven't even had my surgery yet and I am stressing so much that I dreamed I had the surgery and never lost a pound. I am grateful to read everyone's comments to ease my anxiety. Surgery date 11-11-13!