So my Dr asked if I was getting on the scale everyday. Well, "not everyday" lol

So he told me to stay off the scale. He said to get clothing (pants) one size smaller and try those on every week.

No one knows why weight loss happens like it does after surgery. Today you could lose 3lbs and think it's the food you ate today but next time you eat the same thing and no loss.

It made sense. But it's so hard because it has always been about the scale!! Look at Weight watchers. All about the scale and then they say " you had a bad week ? " When you didn't lose that week.

So I am putting my scale away until about 2 weeks from now. Just a peek. I'm getting out my smaller pants (of course I have sizes from 16-24)

Can't wait until I can shop at normal stores and not plus size stores. That is my new goal!

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sounds like a good plan, I feel like i'm obsessed with the scale!! I'm with you i had pant from 16-22 in my closet, I am currently in my 16's for the last week or so.

I'm with you can't wait to shop at "regular" stores!!!

I've run the range of nothing in one week, to a high of 18 lbs down my first week after surgery. Most weeks are somewhere in between. Good for you for putting the scale away.

I weigh everyday because it keeps me accountable and I don't get bothered if it doesn't go down. I do like the idea of trying on smaller pants weekly. I bought a pair of jeans 3 years ago and could never fit in them. Way way too small. Anyway I tried them on a couple of weeks ago and much to my surprise, not only did they pull up easily, they zipped and buttoned easily! I wore them out and they were a little baggie when I got home.

Now I try on pants, shirts, rings and bracelets once a week. So much fun!

Can't wait to go shopping in my own closet!!

I weigh daily because it keeps me accountable. I also try on a couple of shirts every week when I do my measurements. My Buddha belly is my issue, and XL fits standing up but not sitting down.

I weigh daily because it keeps me accountable. I also try on a couple of shirts every week when I do my measurements. My Buddha belly is my issue, and XL fits standing up but not sitting down.

You have a fun personality. I am new here but your posts make me giggle.

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I too weigh everyday but I don't let it bother me when it doesn't move.....I feel like a learn a lot about my body by weighing everyday. But I totally agree that if the scale bothers you, put it away!....for me when I stop weighing it's like I've fallen off the wagon. :-) Everyone is different and you just have to find what works best for you. Good luck to you!!

Good idea! I was weighing myself every time I go to the bathroom. Yes I know a little obsessive. I wanted to throw the scale lol.

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