6 weeks

[Pixers 26]

Yesterday was my six week mark post op. I have been feeling a little down because in that time I have only lost 39 pounds. I feel like I should be loosing more and I feel like time (honeymoon) is slipping away.

People comment that I look great. Even people I haven't seen in awhile that didn't know I had surgery.

I only see it in my face. I Know I'm losing weight, I went down 2 sizes in pants and my shirts are fitting better or loose.

I just wish I would see it in the mirror.

[joybell18 82]

Hi Pixers! Yesterday was 6 weeks for me also and I think 39 lbs is awesome! I'm only down 30 lbs so far but am pretty happy with that. Keep up the great work and stay positive!

[Pixers 26]

Joybell

Thanks for the encouragement. I guess I'm kinda in a blah mood today.

How are you feeling? Are you doing well?

I had a nasty infection in one of my incisions at the beginning, but now I feel pretty good! No pain from the surgery anymore just an itchy incision that is healing. This one is taking longer to heal because the opened it back up.

Nice to know another with the same surgery date! Keep in touch!

[Dee_RNY 43]

39lbs in 6 weeks???? I pray Im as lucky. That's awesome

[Cupcake 801]

Your weight lost is an improvement, you did not gain the weight overnight and it will not drop off over night, stay focus continue to drink Water and your Protein and exercise the weight will come off .

[joybell18 82]

Believe me, I've had some blah moments! But I also feel like I'm having some moments that are really good and I had a lot more blah moments before surgery.

I'm feeling pretty good and every day I feel better and stronger. I think I'm doing pretty good, having a hard time getting in all of my Calcium and think I need some new ideas for food. How are you feeling?

I also had an incision that got inflamed and wasn't healing so I had to go back to the emergency room a week after getting out. Luckily it was only excess Fluid so they drained it and then packed it. It finally closed around a week ago for good but what a pain! So sorry you got an infection, I can't imagine!

I'm sitting here in the surgeon's office for my follow up and there is a man who has had a really hard time since his surgery and I am so thankful that I've had it pretty easy. Knock on wood!

I've rambled on long enough but it is so nice to have a surgery buddy! You keep in touch also and I hope your day is getting better!

[superbariatricbabe 180]

I think a lot of people in your position have some difficulty actually "seeing" the changes in the mirror. 39lbs in six weeks is good work! Maybe go pick up a 40lb weight at the gym and see how much that actually is. It will surprise you!

Give your brain a chance to catch up with your body, and you'll be seeing changes everywhere soon.

[raeannr 1]

I was 6 weeks out yesterday and have only lost 25lbs so 39 sounds great to me. My problem is food does not taste good at all at the moment so I've been having a hard time getting in calories and Protein. All in all I've had no complications which I'm grateful for but I arrive on and Monday I'm going to start a boot camp so maybe that will help the scale to move!

[kkent8704 25]

I also think 39 lbs is awesome - I'm stuck at 30 and have been for a week Having a hard time fitting in all three (exercise, Water, protein) and usually manage to hit two out of three. Keep up the great work - I'm trying not to get discouraged too!!

[golden39 10]

Yesterday was my six week mark post op. I have been feeling a little down because in that time I have only lost 39 pounds. I feel like I should be loosing more and I feel like time (honeymoon) is slipping away. <br><br> People comment that I look great. Even people I haven't seen in awhile that didn't know I had surgery.<br><br> I only see it in my face. I Know I'm losing weight, I went down 2 sizes in pants and my shirts are fitting better or loose. <br><br> I just wish I would see it in the mirror.

Pixers... When I went for my 2 1/2 week check I had lost 20 and was worried that was not enough. My doc told me that 15-19 was average for that stage so it made me feel better. I am 6 wks Monday and am done 34 so you are doing great!