Ok, well I shouldn't say no scale, but it's rare that I step on it. I used to live and die by my scale. I remember starting to have to think about my weight in the 4th grade and seeing nutritionists as a preteen. I started Weight Watchers at 14. I used to weigh myself daily and sometimes multiple times a day. I have discovered that that's not for me. I weigh myself every 2-3 weeks (1 time being because my trainer makes me). I feel so much less stress and pressure.

I'm losing steadily since recovering from my 4/9 surgery and almost back down to my lowest weight from Lap Band. I just go by clothing and my emotional fortitude. I feel amazing. Is there anyone else out there like me that doesn't focus on the scale?

I really WANT to be like you. I've let the scale run my life before...don't want that this time. Thanks for giving me hope that the relationship can be broken...

I revised to the sleeve from the band on 5/20/14. The only time that I get on the scale is for my follow up appointments. I'm wearing pants and shirts that were too tight to wear a month ago so this is what I focus on. Its very hard especially with the fear of this procedure not working since I had such a bad experience with the lap band. But when I am able to put on clothes with ease that had been hanging in my closest, I feel great.

I really WANT to be like you. I've let the scale run my life before...don't want that this time. Thanks for giving me hope that the relationship can be broken...

I'm glad I could give you hope. It's definitely be broken. For me it was reframing what weight loss was about for me. It's not about the number. It's about feeling better and being healthier. For some the scale is a helpful tool and motivator, but for me it's just an occasional validation for the success I already feel. You can do it!