Ok, I, like many on this forum, have been "dieting" for most of my adult life, well essentially my entire adult life and something that has NEVER amused me struck me as funny this morning. I have pretty much had a Love/hate relationship with the scale (yes, yes, not to get my knickers in a twist over "numbers" but that wasn't the amusing part)...I have dropped what I, and my doctor, consider a good amount of weight loss since surgery. Granted I am only 2 weeks post-op, but it was making me laugh every time I got on the scale and it continued to drop-it was like, holy s**t am I really seeing this. The weight loss stopped for 5 days (Fluid shifts etc-I really was not upset or stressing) and I got on this morning and dropped 3 more pounds....this is truly unreal to me and I looked at the scale and said "you gotta be kidding me," and I actually chuckled...

I just thought I would share what I found humorous after a lifetime of hate...I know I have a long way to go and I know there will be stalls/plateaus in my future but now that the pain and nausea are finally getting controlled, I am starting to feel a sensation I have not felt in a very long time...hope.

Bless everyone of you and I hope your day is full of good things

So happy for you!!!

Yea and congratulations! Sounds like you have a fantastic attitude about the whole process. I hope I am able to stay so positive!

Nice post. Put a smile on my face! Happy for you!

Dragonsmate, I know exactly what you are talking about. I refused to get on the scale for years except when I had to at the doctor's office. I always knew the numbers were up but could not stand to look at them. Now, it seems every day is a different (lower) number and stepping on the scale is exciting. Yeah, the diet is a little boring and difficult but its so worth it. I love my sleeve.

Dragonsmate, good for you! Now, when you hit the three week stall, don't get into a tizzy.....

I hope I won't cause it is all big picture now-stalls happen and I will just need to keep plugging...for now, I will savor the feelings-keeping a journal helps

I know how you feel! It was amazing to me to get on the scale and see I had dropped one or two pounds in a day! Just crazy! Glad you are doing well and good luck!

Ugh....your post made me cry.

I did not mean to make you cry Solea I am just enjoying my "honeymoon phase"

Your message was just so well spoken...and I can relate. From one woman whos struggled both through childhood and adulthood with my weight, I can finally see hope too.