Hey everyone I had my first post op appointment yesterday. My surgery was Monday April 29 and in three weeks I've lost 25 lbs. I'm beyond excited and feeling motivated! My nurse practitioner thought my idea of not having a scale at home was great. Does anyone else just wait until they are weighed at the doctors office?

I think that's the healthier way to go - lots of people become addicted to that scale and getting on it every single day is not an accurate measure of weight loss because your weight will fluctuate. It's normal to go up and down each day - but if you go once a week or every 2 weeks, that's a more accurate way to see the big picture on if you're gaining or losing.

THAT SAID - I did buy a scale at costco a few weeks ago because it was on a really good sale! lol

but I've stuck by the "weigh no more than once a week rule" and so far, so good!

I weigh and measure every two weeks.

If I don't see the stall, it never happened. :-D

So far I've been weighing myself at home once a week, but I rely on my doctor's scale for accuracy.

I weigh myself at the gym its a much more accurate scale then the one at home...but probably only do it once a week

Hey everyone I had my first post op appointment yesterday. My surgery was Monday April 29 and in three weeks I've lost 25 lbs. I'm beyond excited and feeling motivated! My nurse practitioner thought my idea of not having a scale at home was great. Does anyone else just wait until they are weighed at the doctors office?

I'm confused....

Sx was on April 29th, today is May 8th that's only 9 days - not 3 weeks.

Is my math wrong? I'm just confused. I am sorry if I read your post wrong. I'm trying to figure out what is typical for 1 week POST OP weight loss only, not the PRE op stuff too.

I'm confused....

Sx was on April 29th' date=' today is May 8th that's only 9 days - not 3 weeks.

Is my math wrong? I'm just confused. I am sorry if I read your post wrong. I'm trying to figure out what is typical for 1 week POST OP weight loss only, not the PRE op stuff too.[/quote']

Perhaps they're including preop diet?

Must be... I get confused and thought I'd reach out and see.????

I weigh every morning after using the bathroom and before taking a shower. I track everything I eat and drink and want to know when I'm stalled. I review my food choices make changes, increase cardio and have even reverted back to a full clear liquid diet for two days ring shock my body. I feel I need to know. I feel knowing is power and I will be able ring make better decisions. I do have to say that I only record my eight once a week. This helps if there is any fluctuation (1x) and stalls (2x). Also, this is what's good for ME, MYSELF, and I....maybe not everyone

I'm confused....

Sx was on April 29th' date=' today is May 8th that's only 9 days - not 3 weeks.

Is my math wrong? I'm just confused. I am sorry if I read your post wrong. I'm trying to figure out what is typical for 1 week POST OP weight loss only, not the PRE op stuff too.[/quote']

I had surgery same day and I've lost 21 lbs. since surgery.

****sorry for the typos*****

Also wanted to say that when u see the 1lb a day drop, it motivates me for the rest of the day

Sorry ladies I was on a pre op diet for two weeks then had surgery on the 29th lol so including the pre op diet and one week since surgery I've lost 25 lbs.

I weigh every morning after using the bathroom and before taking a shower. I track everything I eat and drink and want to know when I'm stalled. I review my food choices make changes' date=' increase cardio and have even reverted back to a full clear liquid diet for two days ring shock my body. I feel I need to know. I feel knowing is power and I will be able ring make better decisions. I do have to say that I only record my eight once a week. This helps if there is any fluctuation (1x) and stalls (2x). Also, this is what's good for ME, MYSELF, and I....maybe not everyone[/quote']

I would make myself crazy. I would end up obsessing. Fixating. It would become my new addiction.

To each their own, yes?

I had surgery same day and I've lost 21 lbs. since surgery.

YOU ARE GREAT!!! Congratulations!! Wow! I'm down 14. You SPANKED IT!!!

I haven't weighed myself I'm waiting for doctor appt that way for myself I don't short change myself right now on nutrition after my six week check in I will weigh once a week at weight watchers. Don't forget the body is healing tummy swollen hard getting in all protein and water