So tomorrow its a week post op.....i feel much better...sore yes...hurts to cough or laugh,thats really all thats left

A bit bummed Scale read 180.2. Now last two days since im getting most of water and more prot and about 700 calories in it settled to 181.2. So that is 3.2 lds first week...

Seems a long way from goals. First goal 160....25 lds. 2nd goal 145. So yes I have a way to go..But even if I lost 2 a week,thats 8 a month.so before end of summer I could hit goal! Xxx fingers. Next stop breaking into 170 s .

Don't be so hard on yourself after only one week. Your probably still retaining Water weight from the IV and also swollen from the procedure. I wouldn't let myself even go near a scale for 2 weeks. Also be prepared for the dreaded 3 week stall that seems to get everyone. Your doing great. Stick with the plan and you'll get there before you know it. And I whole heartedly agree with your statement "It's all about staying positive".

My second month was faster loss than my first. Just think how cute you'll look in skirts and tights and tall boots this fall.