Need Encouragement

[ATeam 38]

Hey guys, thanks so much for the support! I have been trying to be more positive and drink even more Water, and today I saw a three lb loss since last time! Keeping positive is the key!!

[utopianaurora 1]

I am in the same boat and i feel your frustration. I lost 12 pounds pre op, and 10 pounds post and i am at 3 1/2 weeks and at a stall myself. Everyone keeps saying it happens but it is so frustrating. I had a bit more to lose than you so you are doing great!

[Mrs.Newme 21]

Hi there,

I have read about this happening on this forum and others. One thing I have observed and thought about is comparison of myself and others, and I realize that one thing I absolutely must keep in mind is that not everyone is the same. While we have all either had the sleeve, or had the sleeve and other surgeries or weight loss options, we are still all unique. One thing I have seen often echoed is that you may not be losing pounds but are losing inches. I had this similar concern earlier this week and end of last week, and I listened to some of that wisdom and I am losing again. But while I was in that little slump, I felt terrible. I can completely empathize with you regarding that. Hang in there, don't compare yourself to others. Look at how good you are doing with your own progress. Be happy with your accomplishments. Be proud of yourself to have made such a hard decision to commit to this major change in lifestyle. This is not an easy decision for someone to make. Come on...you have had the majority of your stomach removed, spent a few days in the hospital, went through the frustration of liquid diet hell, and you are losing weight. I also read somewhere to pull out an old pair of pants and try them on. Keep positive. You can and will do this. Hang in there.