Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Watching the scale go up is gonna suuuuuuck



Recommended Posts

So I appear to be finishing up my super fun run with a stomach bug where I ate virtually nothing and crapped my brains out for 2.5 days. I lost over 6 pounds from dehydration. I've been able to get more fluids in today and am clearly rehydrating.

I'd been weighing myself just for "fun" and partly to keep an eye on dehydration. I always knew this wasn't real loss, but damnit, it's still gonna suck to "regain" those 6 pounds over the next day or so as I rehydrate!

HOWEVER... even before the dehydration, I'm less than 20 pounds (17, to be exact!) from my first goal of 210 pounds, which will put me in the lowest obesity class!

So really this is a true rant/rave lol.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

And. It may not happen. I got gallstones when I was about 160lbs, sick as a dog. Lost 16lbs. Only put on 2 briefly, and that went real quick.

Then I got food poisoning when I was at 136lbs. Got down to 129. Had to work to get it back.

So - stick to your plan and it might, just might, stay mostly off. Cos dehydration, sure, but I bet your eating was affected too, right?

🤞🏼

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

2 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

Don't worry about it.

Definitely not worried, but is it too much to ask to keep my 6 pounds as a reward for all time I put in on the porcelain throne?! Lol

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I lost something like 8lb with Montezuma's revenge in Nov, and it mostly stayed off. I certainly wouldn't advocate it as a weight loss plan, but it did kick-start my losses again in a serious way. Then again pretty much the only thing I WASN'T during that episode was dehydrated, my blood was 84% Gatorade by the end.

Either way, just make sure you're hydrated and healthy.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

13 hours ago, KT1981 said:

So I appear to be finishing up my super fun run with a stomach bug where I ate virtually nothing and crapped my brains out for 2.5 days. I lost over 6 pounds from dehydration. I've been able to get more fluids in today and am clearly rehydrating.

I'd been weighing myself just for "fun" and partly to keep an eye on dehydration. I always knew this wasn't real loss, but damnit, it's still gonna suck to "regain" those 6 pounds over the next day or so as I rehydrate!

HOWEVER... even before the dehydration, I'm less than 20 pounds (17, to be exact!) from my first goal of 210 pounds, which will put me in the lowest obesity class!

So really this is a true rant/rave lol.

It probably won't come back, I was sick a few times and lost weight and when I was better and back to my normal routine the weight that I lost never came back

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 1 reply
      1. stevieoriole

        Am feeling this right now. My surgery date is 4/1. Sign the consent tomorrow. I feel like I overloaded myself with too much info, too many opinions. Got to the point where I was wondering if I should do this. Then I thought of my reasons for taking this step and that settled my nerves. Still get moments of doubt but am striving forward. Am just going to follow my book from the surgeon. Joined this because I was told by my dietician that I should do this for support

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×