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For the first month I had my husband hide the scale and only give it to me on Monday mornings. He'd take it out when I was in the shower and then put it away again when I left for work. Seems extreme I know, but after week 1 when I was getting on the scale every time I passed it, I was going nuts. And I mean EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Like a super unhealthy number of times each day.
Once I made him hide the scale I got in the habit of weighing once a week (unless I have a Dr. appt) and I was okay with that. I also felt better about seeing my progress, because I felt like I was actually seeing progress. Still do it now... every Monday morning. Don't feel like I am losing my mind this way.

Based on your topic I was willing to jump on board and give my own experiences... basically I agree with everyone else. Your journey is YOURS. Try not to compare to others, as everyone is different. Also, I too was going to tell you about the 3 week stall (and 6 week, and 12 week if you are like me). You are losing, and that is a huge positive to look at. Pretty consistent with what everyone else is saying.
However, what I really want to comment on now is your above post. Please remember that *YOU* initiated the discussion by posting to an open forum. That means you wanted people to respond to you. You don't get to choose what those responses have to say. You don't have to agree with them, but you did solicit them. If you don't want to hear what people have to say then perhaps you should stick to reading the boards to garner your information and refrain from asking questions of which you might not like the responses. Just my 2 cents.

Based on your topic I was willing to jump on board and give my own experiences... basically I agree with everyone else. Your journey is YOURS. Try not to compare to others, as everyone is different. Also, I too was going to tell you about the 3 week stall (and 6 week, and 12 week if you are like me). You are losing, and that is a huge positive to look at. Pretty consistent with what everyone else is saying.
However, what I really want to comment on now is your above post. Please remember that *YOU* initiated the discussion by posting to an open forum. That means you wanted people to respond to you. You don't get to choose what those responses have to say. You don't have to agree with them, but you did solicit them. If you don't want to hear what people have to say then perhaps you should stick to reading the boards to garner your information and refrain from asking questions of which you might not like the responses. Just my 2 cents.

For the first month I had my husband hide the scale and only give it to me on Monday mornings. He'd take it out when I was in the shower and then put it away again when I left for work. Seems extreme I know, but after week 1 when I was getting on the scale every time I passed it, I was going nuts. And I mean EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Like a super unhealthy number of times each day.
Once I made him hide the scale I got in the habit of weighing once a week (unless I have a Dr. appt) and I was okay with that. I also felt better about seeing my progress, because I felt like I was actually seeing progress. Still do it now... every Monday morning. Don't feel like I am losing my mind this way.

Specs: 42 yo female (41 at WLS)
HW pre-op - 305lbs
5'5"
Size 26/28
Previous spinal injury limiting mobility & exercise
Diabetic, HBP, High Cholesterol, sleep apnea
WLS (VSG) - 5/11/15
In less than (almost!) one year:
CW - 173lbs
Size 12
Off all prescription medications, fasting glucose approx. 105-110 daily
"WOG" (walk/jog combination) 3-4 times per week
Completed more than 10 5K races since 8/15
About to begin training to walk a marathon in Sept.
Post-op recovery was less than 2 weeks. Only regret is that I didn't do this sooner!!!

Exactly what @@Daisee68 said!! It isn't that you are doing something wrong, or that you need to do something more. Give your body time to adjust to the changes and reset itself. You are doing everything you are supposed to so take a deep breath and keep on keeping on!

Exactly what @@Daisee68 said!! It isn't that you are doing something wrong, or that you need to do something more. Give your body time to adjust to the changes and reset itself. You are doing everything you are supposed to so take a deep breath and keep on keeping on!

OOhhhhhh ... if only I could drink ONE bloody mary anymore. {SIGH}

I guess I view it like @@VSGAnn2014 said ... this is a community and as with any community you are going to encounter the good, the bad, and the ugly. I tend to see any snarky replies as part of the community as a whole ... kind of like my neighborhood. There are those I like & socialize with (the ones I friend on here & might seek out their posts to see what's up), those I am cordial & polite to and would engage in a conversation if I happen to see them (the ones I respond to or comment on posts), and then the ones that I don't particularly care for and avoid at all costs (the posters I ignore or scroll right on by). It doesn't mean I am going to sell my house and move out because some of them are a few french fries short of a Happy Meal! On the contrary .... sometimes I can learn valuable lessons from those poor unfortunate souls, like how I do not want to be/act/sound/etc. and sometimes I just gotta ask myself "Is is gonna matter in 10 years!?!?"

I'd say "Embrace the Stall" ... but I don't want to steal someone else's line
Seriously though, give your body a chance to adjust to all the changes it has gone through. I have had my share of stalls in the past year .... some a few days, some a few weeks. It all works out in the end. I can go 3 weeks with nothing, and then BAM! drop 5 lbs. I can go 2 days lose one lb, then 2 days gain one lb. It is always something different.
Keep following your program and stay off the scale. You will see it happen eventually.

I guess I view it like @@VSGAnn2014 said ... this is a community and as with any community you are going to encounter the good, the bad, and the ugly. I tend to see any snarky replies as part of the community as a whole ... kind of like my neighborhood. There are those I like & socialize with (the ones I friend on here & might seek out their posts to see what's up), those I am cordial & polite to and would engage in a conversation if I happen to see them (the ones I respond to or comment on posts), and then the ones that I don't particularly care for and avoid at all costs (the posters I ignore or scroll right on by). It doesn't mean I am going to sell my house and move out because some of them are a few french fries short of a Happy Meal! On the contrary .... sometimes I can learn valuable lessons from those poor unfortunate souls, like how I do not want to be/act/sound/etc. and sometimes I just gotta ask myself "Is is gonna matter in 10 years!?!?"

Yes! ^^ THIS!!! I really couldn't have said it any better, so just copying it here for you to read again!!
Do whatever it takes to motivate yourself ... get a buddy to go with you so you commit to it and can't back out. (this was great for me at first!) No matter what, this is *YOUR* journey and you need to do what you need to do. Don't worry about what others may think, they aren't you.
Best of luck!

YES a million times over to the "start living" part!!!!
I was sleeved May 2105 (almost 1 year!) and did my first 5K in August 2015. I do this really pathetic half walk/half job thing that I call "wogging". I just did a race last week and did my first sub 13 minute mile pace for the whole race. Super proud ... but I did question if it was my bat wings that gave me that extra "speed" during the race. My husband assures me that this wasn't the case and even told me it was a good thing I got new sports bras or the flapping and swaying of the girls might have been enough resistance to slow me down. I also went to our local running store and was fitted for a great pair of running shoes. They are expensive, but sooooo worth it!
In another couple of weeks I will begin training for walking a marathon in September. I highly suggest that you look into a training program. There are a bunch out there if you look, but they are super helpful. And speaking of training ... do you think you might get your ass cheeks to teach mine how to clap?? I could use the extra encouragement on my runs and I think a cheering section just might do the trick!
Best of luck! Keep us posted on your progress, I'd love to follow you throughout the training.

For the first month I had my husband hide the scale and only give it to me on Monday mornings. He'd take it out when I was in the shower and then put it away again when I left for work. Seems extreme I know, but after week 1 when I was getting on the scale every time I passed it, I was going nuts. And I mean EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Like a super unhealthy number of times each day.
Once I made him hide the scale I got in the habit of weighing once a week (unless I have a Dr. appt) and I was okay with that. I also felt better about seeing my progress, because I felt like I was actually seeing progress. Still do it now... every Monday morning. Don't feel like I am losing my mind this way.

You are right ... it SUCKS!! BIG time.
This is one year from when I was on mine ... I don't think I will ever forget it because we were away for a dance competition the 3 days just prior to my WLS. 3 days of nothing but food, drink, and fun. It was pure hell.
I survived. And I would like to think that I am better for it. Best of luck ... it is SOOOOOOO worth it!!!!

Yes! ^^ THIS!!! I really couldn't have said it any better, so just copying it here for you to read again!!
Do whatever it takes to motivate yourself ... get a buddy to go with you so you commit to it and can't back out. (this was great for me at first!) No matter what, this is *YOUR* journey and you need to do what you need to do. Don't worry about what others may think, they aren't you.
Best of luck!

Lol. Good for you @@OKCPirate good for you!!
When I first discussed it with my personal trainer, he said "Im not saying you will take first place, but you can definitely run it". I told him I wasn't looking to win, just to cross the finish line without dying.
Today the excitement has vanished and I'm left with the "what the heck did I get myself into" thoughts, but I'll push through. Panic stricken and all.

@@Andrea72 Before surgery I tried the C25K Program. Injured myself so bad I could barely walk for two week. One of my goals post surgery was to do the Redbud 5K in OKC.
I still enjoy running 3.5 miles in my neighborhood 2-3 times a week. However, I'm now looking to push into the 10K zone. Why? Because I just want a challenge. No, that's not it really. My girlfriend is a "real" runner, however she has wiped out the cartledge in her knee and she is really limited to 3.1 miles at a time. I know I am not going to beat her at a 5K, so I'm going to out distance her .

@@Andrea72
I am 5.5 months out from surgery and I did a crazy thing like you only I went for the FULL marathon! Mine is October 9th. I am training with a group while raising $$ for a cause. One of the nice accountability things is that there are group training runs each Saturday and people of all levels who are training. You might look to see if there is a similar type of training group in your area. I find that the group runs get me up at out of bed better than I do on my own. I get up earlier on Saturdays for the runs than I do to go to work, but I haven't missed one yet and that included the week I had to walk because I was having such bad allergies I coughed all the time. Anyway, the team is a great accountability group.
I also know that there are just regular running clubs in my area that train 1-2 times a week. They don't cost anything and also provide a group for motivation if that helps you.
I also want to second the get fitted with good running shoes. Make sure they take the time to look at your gate and your arches, etc. I had one running store where the guy who fit me took one look at me and insisted I needed motion control shoes. (for flat footed and people who overpronate). I have high arches and a neutral gate so those shoes were the opposite of what I needed. It messed me up so bad that 2 MRIs, a lumbar puncture, and physical therapy later, my PT, a runner, finally figured out what was causing me so much pain! The only explanation I have come up with was that the guy took one look at me and saw fat woman and assumed I had flat feet. Anyway, shoes will run you $100 or more, but getting fitted correctly will make all the difference and prevent injuries.
Good luck!
Keep us posted!
pam

YES a million times over to the "start living" part!!!!
I was sleeved May 2105 (almost 1 year!) and did my first 5K in August 2015. I do this really pathetic half walk/half job thing that I call "wogging". I just did a race last week and did my first sub 13 minute mile pace for the whole race. Super proud ... but I did question if it was my bat wings that gave me that extra "speed" during the race. My husband assures me that this wasn't the case and even told me it was a good thing I got new sports bras or the flapping and swaying of the girls might have been enough resistance to slow me down. I also went to our local running store and was fitted for a great pair of running shoes. They are expensive, but sooooo worth it!
In another couple of weeks I will begin training for walking a marathon in September. I highly suggest that you look into a training program. There are a bunch out there if you look, but they are super helpful. And speaking of training ... do you think you might get your ass cheeks to teach mine how to clap?? I could use the extra encouragement on my runs and I think a cheering section just might do the trick!
Best of luck! Keep us posted on your progress, I'd love to follow you throughout the training.

Yes! ^^ THIS!!! I really couldn't have said it any better, so just copying it here for you to read again!!
Do whatever it takes to motivate yourself ... get a buddy to go with you so you commit to it and can't back out. (this was great for me at first!) No matter what, this is *YOUR* journey and you need to do what you need to do. Don't worry about what others may think, they aren't you.
Best of luck!

I guess I view it like @@VSGAnn2014 said ... this is a community and as with any community you are going to encounter the good, the bad, and the ugly. I tend to see any snarky replies as part of the community as a whole ... kind of like my neighborhood. There are those I like & socialize with (the ones I friend on here & might seek out their posts to see what's up), those I am cordial & polite to and would engage in a conversation if I happen to see them (the ones I respond to or comment on posts), and then the ones that I don't particularly care for and avoid at all costs (the posters I ignore or scroll right on by). It doesn't mean I am going to sell my house and move out because some of them are a few french fries short of a Happy Meal! On the contrary .... sometimes I can learn valuable lessons from those poor unfortunate souls, like how I do not want to be/act/sound/etc. and sometimes I just gotta ask myself "Is is gonna matter in 10 years!?!?"

I'd say "Embrace the Stall" ... but I don't want to steal someone else's line
Seriously though, give your body a chance to adjust to all the changes it has gone through. I have had my share of stalls in the past year .... some a few days, some a few weeks. It all works out in the end. I can go 3 weeks with nothing, and then BAM! drop 5 lbs. I can go 2 days lose one lb, then 2 days gain one lb. It is always something different.
Keep following your program and stay off the scale. You will see it happen eventually.

For the first month I had my husband hide the scale and only give it to me on Monday mornings. He'd take it out when I was in the shower and then put it away again when I left for work. Seems extreme I know, but after week 1 when I was getting on the scale every time I passed it, I was going nuts. And I mean EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Like a super unhealthy number of times each day.
Once I made him hide the scale I got in the habit of weighing once a week (unless I have a Dr. appt) and I was okay with that. I also felt better about seeing my progress, because I felt like I was actually seeing progress. Still do it now... every Monday morning. Don't feel like I am losing my mind this way.

For the first month I had my husband hide the scale and only give it to me on Monday mornings. He'd take it out when I was in the shower and then put it away again when I left for work. Seems extreme I know, but after week 1 when I was getting on the scale every time I passed it, I was going nuts. And I mean EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Like a super unhealthy number of times each day.
Once I made him hide the scale I got in the habit of weighing once a week (unless I have a Dr. appt) and I was okay with that. I also felt better about seeing my progress, because I felt like I was actually seeing progress. Still do it now... every Monday morning. Don't feel like I am losing my mind this way.