dumb concern

I am writing because I have hit a stall 230.. I am so sorry I ever got on my home scale,because now I can not stay off.  I was doing great and only checking my weight at the DR office. Then one day my kids were playing on the scale and asked me to get on also. Now I am addictied. I had my surgery on the the 27th of April.  I stated at 333. I am now and 230 and afraid I have learned to eat my self overweight again.  has this happened to you guys, is anyone else concerned? T

HI!! Yes, I too am concerned about this same issue.  I started out at 272 and am down to between 191-193 but havent budged for MONTHS!

First off:  CONGRATS on 103 gone since April!  That's amazing!   Second:  Follow the rules and it'll come off!  If you are snacking, cut that out.  It may be hard but bump up the exercise too.  It's ok to stall here and there, as your body tries to adjust.  Even if the scale isn't moving you could be losing inches!  MOST IMPORTANT is to follow the rules!  And then if it's not working call your surgeon's office and ask them!  They will get you headded in the right direction and have better advice!

Thank you.

Absolutely NOT a dumb concern.  I'm practically a mirror image of you!  I started at 331 and am now at 231 - Yes 100 pounds is great, but I haven't lost a pound or even an ounce in over a month; however, I know it's because exactly how you described - that I think I've learned to eat my self overweight again.  I don't know how to stop and get back to using my tool - I feel like I want the surgery all over again.  I'm planning on going to a counselor after the holidays (too stressed out with work and school right now).  Maybe you should consider the same. I don't have any great advice; but I'll keep looking back at this post to see if anyone else has some! Take Care and Good Luck!

Hey, Thank you for writing, it really helps to hear what others have to say.

This is in no way a dumb concern. I also found the scale staying at the same place for several weeks, but my clothes still kept getting smaller. You can't always count on the numbers, sometimes you have to go by how your clothes fit and how you feel about yourself. I weigh myself everyday, but do not let the numbers get me down. I find that it's a good daily check to make sure I'm not gaining. It might not work for everyone, but I found I was happier to see that I stayed the same weight than gaining pounds. I started out at 263 pounds and I am at 138 now, it has been over a year. I also thought that I was eating myself overweight too, but by weighing myself everyday I have managed not to gain anything throughout this experiance. I had my surgery 8/15/06 and find that everyday is still a struggle, just believe in yourself and be happy that you have this wonderful tool. I wish you good luck in your journey and just remember you have the strength to do this. -Kristi

I'm so glad you asked this question.  I have been experiencing the same thing.  I also started about where you did.  I started at 347 and I am 232 now. I have been at a stand still for over a month.  I know I have to get back to the rules and walk more.  I have been taking the stairs more at school.  I think alot of it is just following the rules, it is easy to get off track.  Good luck and know you are not the only one who has to check themselves.