tanktalken 46 Posted August 2, 2016 Hi ya'll! hope all of you are well. I need some bolstering if you all would. I am 8 days post op and have lost 8 lbs. i haven't lost anything since saturday.. Because my bmi was low at the start of my journey, I(35) I'm worried that my body is at a plateau already. pre-op stats: 5.7, 236 lbs, goal weight met 212. so i am at a total of 32 lbs. Thinking of weight losses in the past, I would have been pleased with this weight one. It's just--well i bet you dollars to doughnuts ya'll could finish this sentence. I want all the bang for my buck so to speak. my vacation was a one day stay in the hospital combined with a marvelous liquid diet where my first meal was a really marvelous Jello.- mango pineapple. I sent the chef my compliments. Before i knew it, the alarms and bells went off because the Jello wasn't sugar free. when the discovery was made, my already burdened nurse swooped down and snatched the spoon from my mouth- the substitute wasn't so bad tho because at that point anything wet even jello wet, was appreciated. Anyway, I am trying not to trip, but do you guys think I'm just tripping? that if I do what i have been advised by the med people, i will reach my goal weight of 150? I hate this fear......thanks "pals". Nancy K. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted August 2, 2016 @@tanktalken You're just tripping! ???? Weight fluctuates - you really can't go by the scale this early out! Stick to your plan and the weight will come off. Starting at a lower BMI than many of us - it could be a little slower. You'll get to your goal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justhere4theshow 462 Posted August 2, 2016 Oh goodness you are indeed tripping!! 8 DAYS. You will need to heal and adjust before you start dropping any meaningful weight. I know you want it now, because I did, too. Your main concern this early should be Water and Protein. You will see results when things get settled down. Just follow your doctor's instructions and stick with your plan. It will happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheneisew 52 Posted August 3, 2016 Hi ya'll! hope all of you are well. I need some bolstering if you all would. I am 8 days post op and have lost 8 lbs. i haven't lost anything since saturday.. Because my bmi was low at the start of my journey, I(35) I'm worried that my body is at a plateau already. pre-op stats: 5.7, 236 lbs, goal weight met 212. so i am at a total of 32 lbs. Thinking of weight losses in the past, I would have been pleased with this weight one. It's just--well i bet you dollars to doughnuts ya'll could finish this sentence. I want all the bang for my buck so to speak. my vacation was a one day stay in the hospital combined with a marvelous liquid diet where my first meal was a really marvelous Jello.- mango pineapple. I sent the chef my compliments. Before i knew it, the alarms and bells went off because the Jello wasn't sugar free. when the discovery was made, my already burdened nurse swooped down and snatched the spoon from my mouth- the substitute wasn't so bad tho because at that point anything wet even jello wet, was appreciated. Anyway, I am trying not to trip, but do you guys think I'm just tripping? that if I do what i have been advised by the med people, i will reach my goal weight of 150? I hate this fear......thanks "pals". Nancy K.Well I can't speak on you trippin because I am still pre-op. But as someone also starting at a low bmi (36.5) you are really speaking to one of my biggest fears. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevenv 483 Posted August 3, 2016 I was 33 BMI and reached goal in 7 months. Stay off the scale, follow your plan and let your body heal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted August 3, 2016 Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanktalken 46 Posted August 3, 2016 Thanks Sleevenv, I know better than jumping on the scale every 3-4 hours. I have since relaxed and am determined to feel better because I've changed my life style not my weight. I have a really cool med team,. Pre op, I've never believed in diets that foster nuttiness anyway. I think if I can work on the issues i have related to fat and food, my body will guide me.. What do you think? I was 33 BMI and reached goal in 7 months. Stay off the scale, follow your plan and let your body heal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanktalken 46 Posted August 3, 2016 @@tanktalken You're just tripping! Weight fluctuates - you really can't go by the scale this early out! Stick to your plan and the weight will come off. Starting at a lower BMI than many of us - it could be a little slower. You'll get to your goal! Thank you so much KristenLe. You are absolutely correct when you say the scale really comes later. I am back to normal today and know in my heart that if I follow the principles that my med team have suggested, I will be well. I just got back some kidney numbers ( i have stage 3 kidney disease) and they've actually dropped since I began my journey! I don't know if obesity has anything to do directly with the kidneys, I do know that mine was probably brought on by unchecked high blood pressure, but my point is these numbers cheered me up giving me the feeling that i just may have a chance to clean up some of the wreckage I made of my body; I'm thinking that these numbers satisfy more than a size 10 will... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanktalken 46 Posted August 3, 2016 @@tanktalken You're just tripping! Weight fluctuates - you really can't go by the scale this early out! Stick to your plan and the weight will come off. Starting at a lower BMI than many of us - it could be a little slower. You'll get to your goal! Thank you inner surf girl. You couldn't be more correct. I have rolled over that bump and feel rather silly, but the anxiety was real. I'm really fortunate there is a forum where people like you can hear what i'm saying and still treat me with dignity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted August 3, 2016 @@tanktalken Better health outweighs any amount on the scale!!! That's great news and I am sure they'll continue to improve!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevenv 483 Posted August 3, 2016 @tantalken. That's a great approach. The surgery doesn't fix our heads, but it doesn't mean we can't. It's a slow process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanktalken 46 Posted August 3, 2016 Hi ya'll! hope all of you are well. I need some bolstering if you all would. I am 8 days post op and have lost 8 lbs. i haven't lost anything since saturday.. Because my bmi was low at the start of my journey, I(35) I'm worried that my body is at a plateau already. pre-op stats: 5.7, 236 lbs, goal weight met 212. so i am at a total of 32 lbs. Thinking of weight losses in the past, I would have been pleased with this weight one. It's just--well i bet you dollars to doughnuts ya'll could finish this sentence. I want all the bang for my buck so to speak. my vacation was a one day stay in the hospital combined with a marvelous liquid diet where my first meal was a really marvelous Jello.- mango pineapple. I sent the chef my compliments. Before i knew it, the alarms and bells went off because the Jello wasn't sugar free. when the discovery was made, my already burdened nurse swooped down and snatched the spoon from my mouth- the substitute wasn't so bad tho because at that point anything wet even jello wet, was appreciated. Anyway, I am trying not to trip, but do you guys think I'm just tripping? that if I do what i have been advised by the med people, i will reach my goal weight of 150? I hate this fear......thanks "pals". Nancy K.Well I can't speak on you trippin because I am still pre-op. But as someone also starting at a low bmi (36.5) you are really speaking to one of my biggest fears.ettle dowh, Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App Hi there. thank you so much for your response. people are so genuine on this forum making it acceptable for me to be true. i thank you, pre op or any op,, for sharing your anxious thoughts with me. I'm telling you, it really helps me settle my scared thinking down. when i know other people are facing or have faced similar fears. Cliche I know... "Thank you so much... thank you so mu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanktalken 46 Posted August 3, 2016 Thanks Sleevenv, I know better than jumping on the scale every 3-4 hours. I have since relaxed and am determined to feel better because I've changed my life style not my weight. I have a really cool med team,. Pre op, I'vwayse never believed in diets that foster nuttiness anyway. I think if I can work on the issues i have related to fat and food, my body will guide me.. What do you think? I was 33 BMI and reached goal in 7 months. Stay off the scale, follow your plan and let your body heali j yes, it strikes me that you hit on something that shifts my paradigm. My body is healing on all levels, some of them having nothing to do with my incisions. thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanktalken 46 Posted August 3, 2016 @@tanktalken Better health outweighs any amount on the scale!!! That's great news and I am sure they'll continue to improve!!! Thank you KristenLe. I have this feeling they will... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dede_mont 105 Posted August 5, 2016 Congrats on you 8lbs.. I am 3 weeks out today but i gained 2 lbs when i went in for my 1 week follow up. I was so upset until they reassured me it was gas and Water. I had a follow up monday with my gp for unrelated for unrelated infection and was shocked that i had lost 24 lbs in less then 2 weeks. It will happen. You didnt gain weight overnight and your body will take over and burn it all in time. Water, Protein and movement are the best tools. Sent from my LG-H343 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
