This is a trip!

[CaSteph 25]

Ok, I need to ask... Am I weird??? LOL.

I'm heading into week 4 post op.

*First: I still buy SO MUCH FOOD! I've had to let my husband do the shopping. I now kinda get that a few fat free yogurts and low fat Soups will get me thru the week.

*Second: I hit my first stall for 2 weeks and even gained 2 lbs back.

My brain says "well that was fun! Surgery and ya only lost 25lbs!".

I'm not afraid but I simply don't believe that I'm going to lose any more weight. I feel like I'm going crazy waiting to lose this weight.

Has anyone else had similar feelings?

It's so bizarre to me. I feel like I'm on the verge of something wonderful happening but then I look in the mirror and wonder is this really going to work?

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[suzzzzz 1,005]

You are normal. It takes time for us to adjust both mentally and physically. And, stalls are normal. Just stick to you plan. There are lots of topics on stalls, no losing, etc you can search for to read more about it.

[blizair09 3,250]

Stay positive; stay on plan, and continue to meet your Protein and Water goals. You'll start losing again. I had my stall right on schedule during Week 3. It lasted 2 weeks, and I have lost almost 20 pounds in the 3 weeks since. The body will do things in its time. We just have to be patient, follow the plan, and let it work!

Best wishes!

[ella37 455]

I stalled after just seven days and I was pissed. I stalled for 2 weeks, not even losing .5/lb. I was self pay and thought maybe this whole thing was just a HUGE waste of time and money.

Week 3 I dropped 9 lbs, so I assume my body was holding onto Water weight for a while. I've since lost 3 more this week. It will break, I know it sucks, but it will as long as you stay on plan!

[Treadmillwalker 486]

Hormones also will impact different weeks and weight loss for that week.

Had lapband surgery 10/12/16

[CaSteph 25]

Thanks for tbe kind words! Took the dog for a walk and caught a glimpse of the ginormous moon. It helped to get out and move and gain perspective. Everyone's shared experience is so helpful. I truly thank you for helping me walk through this journey. ????

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[afriendnwv 53]

Ugh, I'm going into week 3 post op, and I have gained 2lbs. I have been beating myself up, what am I doing wrong?

I was so happy the pounds were melting off up until this point.

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[Aggiemae 739]

Ugh, I'm going into week 3 post op, and I have gained 2lbs. I have been beating myself up, what am I doing wrong?

I was so happy the pounds were melting off up until this point.

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The scale is not your friend. Stop weighing your self or weight once a week. If you're on plan you are losing FAT the day to day fluctuations aren't worth getting upset over.

[afriendnwv 53]

Thank you, I had my 2 week follow up last week and my doctor said I am right on track , but I am so afraid of failing...

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[Julie2879 35]

I am 4 weeks post op, lost over 20 lbs in my first two weeks and then stalled for a little over 2 weeks. Now, I weighed myself this morning and I have lost another 3 pounds. Stalls will happen, to pretty much ALL of us. Just don't get discouraged about it. Discouragement is what causes us to give up, and that is no longer an option. Cheer up and realize you did something wonderful for yourself!

[suzzzzz 1,005]

Thank you, I had my 2 week follow up last week and my doctor said I am right on track , but I am so afraid of failing...

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Some food for thought...

If you think you are going to fail, you are right.

if you think you are going to succees, you are right.

Your choice.