Weighing

[klm0392 0]

Post-Op, had the surgery 8/20. Based on everyone's experience when should be the first time, how often should I weigh myself? I have a post-op appointment tomorrow so I'm sure they will weigh me then but I don't want to be obsessed with checking the scale.

What do you guys do?

[McButterpants 2,846]

Once per week worked for me - in the beginning, I would weigh myself once a day (sometimes more than that). I would lose it if I didn't lose anything or *gasp* gained a fraction of a pound. For me, I can't weigh every day and keep my sanity. My husband went so far as to hide the scale from me and brought it out once per week.

I'm nearing 2 years out and I weigh myself once a week or so. Some will say they need the accountability and weigh themselves every day.

Whatever works for you - I'm not sure there is a "right answer"

[Gingerish 113]

Personally I waited for 1 week after surgery due to Water retention, swelling, all that hospital stuff. Then I started weighing daily for the next while. Now it's every few days . Everybody is different

[WorkinOnMe 596]

Whatever works for you! I only weighed at dr appts for the first 6 weeks. After that, I only weigh once a week.

[jane13 2,256]

I would try to not eat or drink too much and weigh in the same clothes when you get home to see the difference. that way you will have a idea where you are for the next appt.

I weigh daily, first thing in the morning.

[cjnorris 103]

For the first six months, I only weighed at my dr appointment. Now I weight every two weeks. I was never disappointed and I refused to give my power to the scale. Follow your plan and the weight will come off. Everyone is different so beware not to compare yourself to others.

[jordantaylor 51]

It has taken me almost 4 months to stop obsessing over the scale. It's not easy. If I could go back in time and save myself some anguish, I'd probably throw away my scale and only get weighed at the doctors office. Clothes and photos are a much better indicator. But really, do what works for you!

[MisforMimi 760]

I always weigh on a Thursday, my surgery date with only a few variations. Honestly, I wish I could obsess over the scale. It would be so much easier than these other things my brain has picked up!

[Rogofulm 2,440]

I weigh myself every day and have for 14 months since surgery. If something's not right, I want to know it and get a handle on it immediately. Not next week. Putting off facing the music until "next week" is what got me here. Good luck!