I don't feel like I've lost anything.....

I am 10 days post op. My final pre-op weight was 373. I had lost 7 lbs. by the time I left the hospital, which brings me down to 366. I don't know if I've lost anything in the past six days or not, because I don't have a scale that goes over 300. Also, I won't be able to weigh again until April 29 when I go for my post op appt with my surgeon. I know this is the beginning of the game, but I just wondered if you can "feel" the loss. Should I feel something? Should I feel different? If this is stupid, just ignore me!

no-this is not stupid! have you taken measurements? i did the nite before surgery and then on that two week anniversary--while i have lost a total of 12 pounds, i have also taken off two inches from each arm,my hips and thighs- even my knees! and three inches off my waist... we rent a house where someone played a horrid trick and put up a full length mirror on the bathroom door- which you see EVERYTIME you sit to potty- so-- if you didn't take any pre-op measurements- it's not too late to do it today-make sure you date them! do your rings feel any looser? are you more comfy in a chair?are your undies droopy,yet? i'm sure you are losing,tammy! go sip some more water!!!!are you on full liquids?can you do protein powders ?are you walking? just keep trying!!!!! personally; i'm trying to stay away from weighing everyday at this point cuz i don't wanna get depressed if it doesn't move!

It is not stupid. Most of us have wondered if the doc just opened and closed us and said "April Fool"! (Can't you just picture Dr. Baker doing that?? NOT) Try to focus on doing the right things--protein, fluids, walking. The weight will come off--guaranteed! You did great to lose by the time you left the hospital--I sure didn't! Are you measuring? If not DO IT NOW! When I went back for my 1 month, I had lost 5" in the waist and 5" in the hips. I measure weekly and I have seen losses every week. I measure neck, above bust, bust, below bust, waist, abdomen, hips, rt thigh, rt calf, rt ankle, rt upper arm, rt lower arm, rt wrist. Also, notice one outfit that fits a certain way now, and try it on for comparison a week or two from now. That really tells the story. When it comes down to it. I don't care if I weight 500 lbs if I can wear a size 8!!! (As long as I don't try to sit in Dan's lap!) Joy -29 lbs

going to look for my measuring tape right now......

I have to agree with the other ladies. This is definately not a stupid question. I think we all expected to feel "different" in a major way (physically). I was excited at my weight loss, but the measurements were WAY cooler. Also, I think we get too caught up with the scale and forget about those inches we are dropping. Dr. Gibb told me at our first meeting to throw out my scale ( I don't own one) and remember that men tend to lose both weight and inches, but women struggle more with the weight. Keep track of those inches...they feel darn fine when they're GONE. Cheryl

Okay, I have now posted my measurements on my profile so I can keep up with them periodically.... thanks to all for the great advice!!!

My moms scale is goofy also. I don't own one of my own. I noticed my feet looked skinner after my water retention went down. And also with I put lotion on my arms my elbows felt thinner. I don't know if this is in my head or what. I go on Tuesday for my 3 week follow up.

Thanks you guys! I plan to have my husband help me get my measurements so I can keep track of them instead of focusing on the weight. i too expected to feel so majorly different and didn't! Before I went to my 2 week check up people were saying, you look thinner, how much have you lost? But I didn't feel it. Still don't. I did notice that a shirt was a little looser but that's it. I was planning on getting a scale, but I think I'll do the measurement thing too. I agree with the other post, I can weigh 500 pounds as long as I can fit in my 12's! ~~~Kym~~~ 03/25/04 -25