I don't know how much I weigh right now.

But I do know I am getting slightler smaller. I asked my DH to hide the scale and he did! I seemed to get stuck on the scale and it was all opver the place for about a week and a half and I new it was normal but I didn't want to see it happen any more. So he complied with my request. I had to buy some jeans for my new job so I of course went to goodwill since there was no point in spending lots of money on jeans that would be too big soon enough. I bought two pair. One was a size 22 pair of Mom jeans and was a loose fit everywhere except the waist where thay were a little uncomfortably too tight. The second pair was a size 20 stretch jean and they fit really well even in the waist. Now both pair are a little too big already. Also I have two pair of capris I bought a while before my surgery that are size 20 and they fit a little loose now. Could it be I am heading for size 18s when I go goodwill hunting tomorrow? Its certainly a nice thought. Maybe I just need to not weigh again until I go back to the doctor I think in November. Can I do that?

I've had to have my hubby hide the scale before too!  There are times it just affects me too much and I need a break from it.  If you are doing everything right, there's really no need to step on a scale because you KNOW the weight is gonna come off after RNY.  :)  Can't wait to hear what sizes you come away with tomorrow! 

OMG Ann I am so happy for you.
Stay off that scale!!!! So when November gets here you will get a BIG WOW.
I am staying off the scale myself and just listening to my body and judging how clothes are fitting.
In fact I may take a deep breath and buy SMALL sweats next time I am at Target.
My MEDIUMS are getting soo baggy.
See you tomorrow.
                                                    Annie

As much as I hate trying clothes on when shopping I think I will try them before buying from now on. I can not tell anymore what size I truly am that day without it

Hi Ann,

Congratulations on the suddenly shrinking you ... I know a number of folks that have hidden the scales and only weigh when they see their Dr. You should do whatever works best for you. I tortured and rewarded myself with my scales and get on them every morning to this day. I would say that eventually, getting on them on a daily basis is a good thing because we have spent plenty of years playing ostrich and hiding from our scales. Getting on them everyday reminds me that I need to be accountable to me. This was also true for me as I was losing, it helped me remember that I needed to do things that enabled and supported my quest to get healthy and rid myself of those deadly extra pounds. Now, I get on the scale on a daily basis to remind myself of where I am and where I want to be. Eventually, the numbers on the scale quits dropping and it's actually a little scary to see it bounce around within a couple of pounds, but then you become comfortable with knowing where you are 'supposed' to be. It's really comforting to know that I am maintaining my weight and that if I go beyond a certain threshold I set for myself ... 3 lbs. watch it, 5 lbs. lose it... then I can maintain my hard won losses and gains.

Do what works for you ... and what works for you now and what works for you later might even change.

Barb

You are doing fantastic.  You will be in a 18 soon. Mabe tomorrow you will buy a 18 when you go shooping after the meet up. Go girl!  See you tomorrow
Myrtis

Ann, you are doing great!!!  I wish I had the self-control to avoid the scale! Size 18 is awesome!  Congratulations!