I had surgery Monday an need opinipns

[kayluc16 41]

Should I weigh my self today

[GAWildKat 82]

Not for several weeks at least. Weightloss is not immediate. I think I was about 8weeks postop before I noticed my clothes not fitting properly. But I was a size 18/20 preop.

[kayluc16 41]

I was a size 16/18 preop

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

You probably still have some Water weight from surgery so if you do don't be discouraged. I personally weigh myself everyday. In the beginning you lose weight fast so it is nice to see the scale moving. Going forward it will also keep you on track for what you are eating when you get closer to maintenance.

[India928 81]

Depends on how you will handle the news (good or bad). For me, I had a one week post op appointment and waited for them to weigh me. I was extremely disappointed. I was only TWO pounds from day of surgery. My issue may be Fluid retention. My Jackson Pratt is still draining a lot of fluids, so they left it in an extra week.

Like I said, tho. If you are the type who will not beat themselves up for not meeting your weight loss goals not losing as much as you hoped for, I say go ahead. Just really try not to compare yourself to other "posters" weigh loss achievements. Everyone is on a separate journey.

Wishing you well.

[The Candidate 3,215]

I made the decision beforehand to weigh daily and chart my progress. I think it helps me understand that there are cycles to it. That gaining a pound on some days is part of it too. I don't freak out when I gain or stall because I anticipate it happening sometimes along the way.

I never let the scale be the sole determiner of my success either. I also take weekly body pics, measurements, and keep a video journal, which I started a year before surgery.

How often you weigh is ultimately up to you, just don't ever become a slave to it.

[kayluc16 41]

Day of surgery 245 day after surgery 254 today 242

[India928 81]

I am totally re-reading my reply from above because I was drawn to the scale and no movement....so frustrating and depressing - needed a reminder.

Grrrr

[Louise Binzel 3]

It will come off. I am nine weeks post op and have lost 40 pounds. Of course, I was large. I wore 3x-4x. I'm almost fully into 2x now. The other thing that can make your weight higher is that your bowels might be full. Weight after you have had a BM and you will have happier news.

[aelovelady 243]

I did, 2 x per week from day 4 and ever since.