Disappointed

I know I should be happy but I am disappointed in myself. Today I weighed for the first time since my surgery 8/29/08. I have only lost 5.4 lbs. I have been on the clear liquids and I have been walking 30 minutes a day. I have read so many post by others who lost so much more their first week. I know everyone is different. I guess I just set myself up for a let down. If I only lost 5.4 lbs this week I am scared for the next week considering I am moving up to full liquids. What do I do??

Don't rush yourself. I felt the same way, and everyone kept telling me to remember that this isn't the month for weight loss, it is the month for your body to heal. That is still over 5lbs in a week!!! It's great progress, so just be patient until your first fill! Good luck!

take other things in consideration like water weight and a swollen belly those things account for you not losing as much weight. i didnt lose alot either that first week. but that month i lost 16lbs. so give it time and be patient

What do you do? You keep no doing what you are doing. Which by the way is working, for you.

Try to remember the what you say to yourself is powerful so keep it positive.

You've lost 5.4lbs .

You're getting out and exercising for 30 minutes everyday.

You are taking control of your future and getting healthier each day!

Keep up the good work.

Amanda

Don't be disappointed. You must give yourself time. I know the feeling you are having. I have been there. We want quick results. Take a deep breath and keep up what you are doing. 5.4 pounds is alot in 8 days. Always remember you didn't put this weight on overnight. You are doing great!

Julia