So, in my past, years and years ago, I was bulimic, just in the last few years stopped, but I still have the issue of wanting to weigh myself everyday... I've tried putting the scale away, hiding it, etc... but still weigh myself everyday & it's causing me to feel down... I've lost 25lb in the last 3wks, but I still have this mentality that that's "all" I've lost, tho I know that's a great amount, it feels so little to me... anyone have any thoughts?

I haven't weighed myself, im only 5 days post op, I will wait until I go to my 2week visit. I feel if I lose 25lbs in 3 Weeks I would jumping with joy. I would be so worried if I were you. Stress doesn't help losing lbs.

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I was bulimic 30 years ago & then quit purging but kept binging. Then I really gained.

Therapy has helped (and is) helping me with my head issues. You are doing great! Just look at it as doing the best you can everyday & you'll be surprised how fast it goes. Then, enjoy the NSV's (non scale victories). All the best!

Its easy to get caught up in a number. I'm guilty of the same thing. Focus on exercise, food choices, how your clothes are fitting. Maybe you don't need to have a scale in your house at all? Your doctor will weigh you at fill appointments.

If you feel it is detrimental to your progress mentally... chuck it. Get weighed at your appointments only.

Everyone is different when it comes to the scale. For me, if I avoid it, then I don't have accountability. I weigh myself daily, but only chart my Thursday weigh-ins since I was banded on a Thursday.

I know my body really well. I know the amounts I fluctuate throughout the day and overnight. It gives ME peace of mind to weigh daily.

25 pounds in three weeks is amazing. Really truly amazing. If you can't see that, then yes, you need to step away from the scale.

I wish you lots of success. Hang in there.

Sorry to disagree but i dont see anything wrong in weighing yourself every day, everyone is different but for me i got to 400lbs by not weighing myself there is no way i am going to make that same mistake again. If you feel bad when u weigh yourself u will still feel bad whether u weigh yourself every day or every week.. if i put on a lb overnight i work harder the next day to lose it. the last thing i would want is to get to the end of the week and find i had put on 3 or 4 lbs .. i dont want shocks and i want to be in control of my weight .. the scales like the lapband is a tool, learn to use them correctly and they will help and motivate u not hinder you.

I would suggest Rockie that u seek some therapy and get to appreciate the weight u are losing

You lost an enormous amount 3 weeks. I do often weighed myself daily, but if I eat something really salty the day before I don't bother. I know I will have gained water weight overnight. The issue with weighing yourself daily is knowing what is actual weight and what is just water weight. If I've gained two pounds overnight I ask myself could I have eaten 7000 extra calories yesterday. If not it's probably water weight

I've thought of trashing the scale, but its not just mine, its my moms too. I keep a paper on my fridge of my weight loss, but only write it down every few days. I don't know how often I will be visiting the Dr, as my insurance may be cut (Medicaid) so I think it's best I keep it. I'm just going to try to keep off it.