Starting weight question for Weight Tracker?

Marianne R.
on 6/26/08 10:44 pm - Lincoln, RI

I am not sure what to use as my starting weight. In Sept 2007, I weighed my heaviest ever at 265. This was my breaking point in starting the process of the WLS. When I started the protein shakes 2 wks before my RNY, I was at 247. If I consider my heaviest weight, my weight loss is greater, but is it a true picture? Or am I just fooling myself. Right now my weight tracker has the lesser of the two. Any suggestions????? What weight did alot of you start out at on your weight tracker???

Lissa A
on 6/27/08 12:51 am, edited 6/27/08 12:52 am - RI

RNY on 04/23/08

Hi Marianne, I started mine at my highest. Mostly because I'd, unfortunately, gotten back there just before my 2 wk pre-op "diet". I know there are some that use their highest as a starting point and then put a little blurb next to the ticker that "...lost ?? lbs before surgery". IMHO you deserve to count ever pound lost as a victory! So celebrate it all!!! lol. Best wishes on your journey

"...life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it." C. Swindell

Marianne R.
on 6/27/08 1:35 am - Lincoln, RI

RNY on 06/03/08

I went to the Ticker website and finally figured out how to make one. I ended up using my highest weight. Thanks for the input. Looking forward to hearing from more people!