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I was wondering what I consider my starting weight? When I started my pre op diet I was 245, morning of surgery 238, then in hospital from swelling and fluids I went up to 250. Today makes 2 weeks since surgery and I am at 228. Any guidance?

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I used the weight on the day I started the 2 week liquid pre op diet

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In the interest of full disclosure, I have 3 weights. :o My highest weight. My pre-op diet starting weight. And my weight hours after surgery. I think they all count in one way or another. :P

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I use my pre op starting wright. I figure that's the fattest I ever was:)

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I use my preop weight as well

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I used my high weight before my pre-op diet on my ticker. It was just 2 months before surgery and it makes sense as a goal to me. I know my post pre-op diet was 20 pounds less my high-weight so I can keep track of it pretty easily.

I guess where we mark out starting point depends on what makes sense to the person tracking their own weight loss.

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Go with the 245. The 250's just a blip on the radar and had nothing to do with your true weight. THEN, try to stay away from the scale for a while before you become a slave to its deceptive ways!!! Your success is in the bag!

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