Anxiety

Hi All. I am 15 days post op and 24 pounds down. I am starting to feel a great deal of anxiety that now that I am on full liquids that my weight loss will slow down or even stop. Even though the full liquids taste like heaven, I am scared that they will impede my progress. Does anyone feel this way? I am exercising as much possible and can't wait to add more strenuous exercise. Any postings would be much appreciated. Thank you so much for listening!

Melissa, I wonder if some of it is from wanting something so much that we are concerned that something will go wrong and take away this miracle from us. Kind of like the feeling that since everything is going so well, that now something bad has to happen. I think it is common thinking but try to bru**** off. You are doing GREAT and there is NO reason as long as you follow the rules that you won't be a success story. Keep up with your walking too and that will aid in the weight loss. Mary

24lbs!?!?!?!?!?!?!!! BRAVO! I am 8 days post op and I am only down 3! Dont worry. They say it takes 18 monthes to get to your healthy weight. It will speed up and slow and even plateau. You are doing awesome! I dont think my husband and my sister lost that fast. You are fine!!

Melissa - I SO know how you feel! Ever since I started on my soft diet (5 days ago), I have been so worried that my weight loss will stop. Two weeks post-op (I had my surgery on 2/16), I had already lost 30 pounds. I weighed again this morning, and I haven't lost anymore since I started on soft foods. That worries me, but I keep trying to tell myself to follow instructions and double-check my portions carefully and that the surgery will work as it's supposed to. At least you're exercising! That's great!! I haven't been able to make myself start that yet. If it gives you any relief, know there are others out there feeling this same way. (I'm so glad I read this message right now, actually. I've been struggling very hard with this today!) Best of luck, Jules

My weight loss did stall at about 15 days, but I lost alot of inches (nearly 5 off my waist!) and then all of the sudden at a little over 3 weeks, I've lost another 6 pounds. You're going to do fine.