I am 17 days post-op.. I didn't own a scale.. I have no idea about my weight loss... Which is a bit frustrating!! So I broke down and bought one. I don't think the scale fairy wants me to get on it.. It was suppose to come with batteries but it didn't.. So off to get some. Scared to get on it though. Afraid it will show no weight loss...

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Try To hold out for your first post open appointment. Most people (myself included) become obssed with the scale and become frustrated when it doesn't move. I've noticed that people who only weigh in at the surgeons office are less stressed.. .I wish I would have done that! Lol

Don't buy batteries!!!!!! I am addicted to it and it add pressure and stress AND frustration! I get on just to see and when you stall it ruins your day.

Lol beware!

Surgery 7/25/12

Your so funny. Hey I am down another poun today. Making me hit my big 50 all together :-) feels amazing.

Get the batteries. Only get on the scale ONCE a week. (its hard, believe me) but it motivates me to see the weight come off. I was always one of those people if I didn't see results I would quit what I was doing to try and make myself healthy. Then I would gain MORE weight. I cheated and got on the scale today (my weigh in day is Wednesday) and I am still steadily losing. 5 1/2 weeks post op.

You can do this! Oh! Your starting weight should be what the Doctor had you weighing at day of surgery or your pre-op.

I use my scale almost daily but, I do it with the knowing that it will fluctuate! I will see gains and losses but, when I see the gain you bet I really watch what I'm doing. It basically keeps me in check. Everyone is different though.

Stay off the scale (1) time a week is all you need.

You will drive your self bug nuts if you use it every day.

I was told not to worry about calories and to concentrate on getting in my Protein and Water. Don't go nuts with the calories but don't worry so much about them this early after surgery there will be lots of time later to worry about calories.

PROTEIN

WATER

STAY OFF THE SCALE

Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12