I am just done with the "flip-n" scale! I am 3 months today post op, I have not lost any weight since week 9! In all reality the scale has only moved 3 times since my surgery date, I have never lost on a weekly basis, I'm down 25 pounds, I'm pretty much feeling as though this is it for my weight loss!

Cludgie......I :wub: you........

Hey folks,

I know you'll probably not believe it 100%, but at some point you will step on the scale, and like a bolt from the blue you will be at goal - I promise you!

I had loads of horrid stalls, and for a long time would only lose weight 1 week in every 4 (stupid hormones!!). I never truly believed this could work for me, but even if it is slow and steady - YOU WILL WIN THIS!

I think with WLS we anticipate super fast results, if you had done 2 months of weight watchers, you'd be delighted with say a 10lb loss, but because some people will lose 30/40lb in a month on these boards, we diminish our own achievements if it is less than that.

Celebrate every day in which you feel healthier, every time you have to tighten a belt another notch, every time someone surprises you with a complement.

If you take the time to absorb them, those things can sustain you when the scale is stubborn, and one day soon you'll; step on the scale and dance like a crazy person because of the number being so small, and you'll be sorting the laundry and wonder whose those tiny jeans are, before realising they are yours - AND THEY FIT! And you'll be clothes shopping and realise there is no point rummaging at the back of the rail, because your little size is right up by the front, and you'll do something reckless and fun without even stopping to think if your weight should stop you (like playing on the kiddie swings at the park!). And you'll realise you are 'there'!

You absolutely WILL do all of these things, and most of them will happen when you are nowhere near your scale.

Good luck on your journies, and celebrate every step that you can! xx

Today is my three months too. Although i have lost 37 lbs., and clothes falling off, I feel like I am not losing fast enough. I agree with Dorrie that I can't get in over 800 cal. per day and I will not eat sweets or junk food. I do not have a problem eating the right foods and I walk everyday. I should be happy and I am, but i feel it's going too slow. I really only have 18 lbs. to go since I was only 55 lbs. heavy. I will not give up either, but it is frustrating.

Dreamer, are you 5'2" or shorter? If so, that along with your 50lbs to loose could mean you will reduce at a slower rate.

Dreamer' date=' are you 5'2" or shorter? If so, that along with your 50lbs to loose could mean you will reduce at a slower rate.[/quote']

No I am 5' 4".

Pls stay focused and stay the course. I know you will get to your ultimate goal. You have made a very good decision for your well being and health. Don't be too hard on yourself.

If we all scream together, will it sound like music???

Seriously, I haven't lost anything in almost 2 weeks, and I'm only 7 wks post surgery. I'm down about 26 pounds. Yes, I know it took me years to gain this weight, but I really did want to have it off in a couple of weeks. I keep telling myself this is just part of the process, but it's definitely the hard part! Feels a lot like past failures, but obviously, this is a whole different game. Maybe we need to meditate or something.

Thank you Cludgie.

@frumpy69, my surgery date was 12-21-11

What a thoughtful response. So encouraging. I'm really glad I found this forum because of people like you!