First plateau- time for gratitude

Seven weeks ago I had my sleeve surgery. I am so glad that I had it done. My recovery went well and I have been successful in creating a new normal. I have lost weight consistently each week for a total of 27 lbs since surgery. (42 all total). I weigh myself only once a week. I got on the scale to see the same weight that I was at last week. I got off the scale and thought "ok, It looks like I have hit my first plateau". When I started this journey I implemented the three A's: Attitude, Acceptance, Adjustment. As I sit here I started to implement the Three A's. My attitude is "I hit a plateau, I am not the only one who experiences this and everyone's plateau passes". I have accepted that my body needs this plateau to do whatever it needs to do. I will continue to do what I have been doing and it will pass. I decided to adjust my thinking that a plateau should not bring me to my knees, instead it will give me permission to take flight and be grateful for all that has happened. 

There are so many things to be grateful for.

My weight loss has been great. I have never lost 27 lbs in 6 mos let alone in 6 weeks

I am down sizes. My jeans are down one size and they are NOT tight. 

I am off my high blood pressure and cholesterol medications. 

I can cross my legs

I can tie my shoes without feeling like I need to have oxygen afterwards

My face is thinning out and have been told that I look younger! 

My right leg does not go numb when I stand for a while. 

My attitude is great and I feel like I am getting my "sassy" back. 

I feel like I am feeding my body not my emotions. 

I can go through the express lane in the grocery store when I do my weekly food shopping! 

I have met great people during this process who give unconditional support. 

I know that the plateau will pass and my weight will continue to decrease! I am happy that the good things will continue to increase! I noticed that the number on the scale is only one of the things on my gratitude list. It will be given attention but not dominate my feeling of success and gratitude. 

My favorite post so far!  I will remember your attitude when I teach my first plateau..

Thank you! I am glad that it will be of help to you! 

You're definitely doing the attitude right, congrats on your successes!

I adore your perspective!  You are setting up a way of thinking that is critical to long term success :-)

love your attitude,  I wish i could keep calm like that! lol I will try! 

Applauding your great attitude, Kay...and all the success you've had so far   (Also, loving that this isn't a whiny post about "oh no I've stalled, is my sleeve broken"?)   Thank you for that! 

Thank you everyone for your kind words. Having the sleeve done is such a positive thing. I decided that every experience was going to be looked at as a positive thing. To me the celebration is much bigger when I have overcome a challenge. A plateau is a challenge. I am super happy that it took me 7 weeks to have one! For me that is a celebration. Everyone gets thru them so will I. I look at it as another strong block in my foundation of success.  I will need that foundation when I approach my final goal weight. This experience is all about the words you use. Positive words create positive results.   

Your post is very encouraging. I hit stall and i am in 6th week post op. This will keep me going.

Thanks