Question:
I am 6 weeks post op and I have lost 41 pounds so far. I started at 310 and 5'1.
I am just scared that the weight loss will stop since the needle on the scale has not changed in a few days. Please give me some help. I want to know what I can do to speed the weight off. — shantrism (posted on October 24, 2005)
October 24, 2005
Dont let the scale not moving bother you..Your body is becoming adjusted to
the loss..41 pounds in 6 weeks is FANTASTIC!! Keep up the great work..Its
just a little plateau, you will be fine!! Keep doing what your doing, and
you will see the scale move!!
Huggs
Jen
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October 24, 2005
Focus yourself on making better food choices, protein and fluid intake
rather than becoming a slave to the scale. I'm 9 months out and only get
weighed at the doctor's office when I have my consults with my surgeon.
Although I am considering an at home scale I will only weigh myself once a
month when I do. You will sometimes lose inches not pounds so do not be
discouraged! If you follow the rules of the pouch and exercise you will do
fine. Take care.
Prycey Lady
RNY Laproscopic 2/2/05
373/248/185??
— one twenty five sixty to go
October 24, 2005
Shantris,
Don't get discouraged by the needle on the scale not working. WEight
fluxuations and drop offs happen. But the first suggestion I have is to
not weigh yourself all the time. That will only discourage you when you
don't lose weight. Weigh yourself like 1 time a week. Much oif the time
the scale doesn't show weight loss is because of water. If you are taking
in a lot of water it can stay in you. My two cents: stay off the scale and
weigh once a week. I am now almost 9 months post-op which wil be Nov. 8th
and I have lost 178 lbs. Trust me, you will be fine. Just keep doing
everything the doctor tells you and you will do great. If you need
anything or have anymore questions, email me. [email protected]
I'd be happy to talk back and forth with you!!!
Goodluck and God Bless,
Brandon
— Brandon H.
October 24, 2005
41 lbs. in just 6 weeks is AWESOME!! Just keep thinking..."in my
life, have I ever lost that much so quickly?" That always seems to
get me out of my little emotional ruts about losing. However. I have
noticed, when I am not eating enough, my body puts a death grip on my fat
and I won't lose anything. It's important to make sure you eat plenty. so
your body doesn't think it's starving. Protein protein protein. =o)!!!
— missfranca
October 24, 2005
I too was concerned when the needle did not move on the scale. I was
convinved to stop getting on the scale daily. Just remember to get in your
protein, water and exercise. That is the key to success. It is very
discouraging but the weight will continue to come off. Be patient. it did
not take over night to put it on right? Good luck to you and keep a
positive attitude.
— malzosso
October 25, 2005
This is a marathon not a sprint. Addictive personalities don't need to
stress over a few days. Follow the program, keep the faith, and don't give
up or get discouraged.
— Alan S.
October 25, 2005
41 pounds in six weeks is very good! Your body needs to adjust to the
weight loss. I am ten months post op, and also five feet one inch tall. I
find that my body stops losing every once in a while for over a week, and
then starts losing again. I do not lose quickly, but the needle is sstill
going down! My husband claims that the weight is redistributing when it
stalls.
— Novashannon
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