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Body changes first, then weight changes

I was curious if anyone else has gone through this. I am over 3 months out now and here is what I am experiencing. I will go days even a few weeks with no weight loss. I will notice changes in my body with how clothes fit. In other words, I know I am getting smaller.

I do not however see it on the scale. Eventually, maybe 2 or 3 days after I notice the change, I will see 2 or 3 pounds come off on the scale. I only mention it for a few reasons.

1. I have lost weight plenty of times and have never really noticed this routine before.

2. If you are not losing weight at the rate that you had hoped for, I think it is critical to have measurements to see that progress. I have had stalls of up to 3 weeks already and these measurements have helped me to realize that I am on the right path and keeps me from getting frustrated with the process.

It sounds petty to say it but when you are losing 5 - 7 pounds a week in the beginning, 1 - 2 a week seems like a letdown. I have to remember there is a lot less of me to lose. I have switched to weighing myself every 3 - 4 days as well to limit my frustration. I can actually vary day to day by 2 pounds.

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sounds common. your weight loss has been very impressive! down 85 since June? Great. I have approximately same starting weight and height. hope I have similar results!!! keep it up. you are almost there!!!

Great attitude and approach. I will remember that when I get to this point in my weight loss journey.

Thanks so much for this post. I have had struggles losing weight for years. Hence why I find myself here. I was sleeved on 9/15 and had a great first 8 days. Lost 12 pounds in that first 8 days and then nothing. I am now 14 days post op and actually gained a pound. UGH!!! I know people are saying be patient and it happens to everyone but I don't really buy that. I don't think any of those people that are saying that stalled or whatever on day 8 for crying out loud. But thank you I will take my measurements and see where I stand!

Yeah...I am down 35 lbs since I started liquid diet on Sept 2. I was sleeved on Sept 16. I had lost 16 lbs before surgery and 19 lbs after surgery. The last 4 days I've gained two lbs..so I have just decided not to take it so seriously. There will be Ebs and flows...but it will come off. I still sometimes check it daily, but evaluate it weekly.

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