Every Day Weigher

Good Morning Everyone,

I'll admit I weigh myself everyday. It helps keep me on track.

I am finding that since surgery, my weight does not fluctuate at all (and I like that!). It either stays the same or goes down. This has not been my experience before at all! I was always all over the place with my weight. Anybody else experiencing this?

I know I've said it before (about other things post surgery) but I hope it stays this way forever!!

Barb

I try to weigh myself only once a week. I believe you are just over a month out so this is your time to be dropping a lot of weight. In a few months things will slow down and you won't be dropping the weight as quickly. I had a 7 week stall for month 5 and 6 and if I weighed myself daily I would have went nuts. Do what works for you and if weighing in daily doesn't make you crazy go for it.

Hi Tuktu,

Thanks for your insight! I always find that most people at this site that have had some experience post surgery are really great at sharing their experiences. I expect stall also, but for now I am enjoying every minute of losing weight.

Thanks,

Barb

I am also guilty! I am an everyday weigher. For the most part, I haven't seen any fluctuations...only downward. But I think that changes later on?

But I do have little stalls (that probably can't even be considered a stall) where I will stay the same weight for a week. Usually followed by a 2 lb drop over the following week.

So far I am so happy that it has been consistent. And so thankful that I had the courage to do this surgery for myself.

Yes. I believe it is a courageous thing for sure. Congratulations on making the decision and following through with it. I know that times will get more challenging the more months and years that past. I think it is really great though that for now you have not experienced a fluctuation in your weight. You are definitely doing things right.

Barb

I'm a mostly everyday weigher too, although I sometimes skip a few days here and there. My official weigh in day is Wednesday morning, and I never miss that. I only count the weight loss on Wednesdays.

For the first several months i was like you, Barb, and my weight only went down, no fluctuations. It was wonderful. Now I'm almost 9 months post op and the fluctuations are back, but it only goes up or down by 1-2 Lbs. It's not fun, and I hate that it's back but I retain water and if I eat something with a higher salt content, if it's too hot out, etc., my weight will go up for a bit. I still like weighing more than once a week, to keep an eye on things. I find it helpful because it keeps me mindful. I was in denial about my weight a lot pre op. I mean, I knew what i weighed and I knew what i looked like but actively avoided looking in anything other than the bathroom mirror, which only shows my face. It was too depressing because it made me feel hopeless. Yesterday I was in a shop and I came upon a full length mirror suddenly and braced myself like i used to and was surprised that the lady in the mirror was actually new me, and not the old me. I forget sometimes, lol. I'm so glad I had surgery.

What a fantastic reply Kathy! Thank you for your honesty and sharing your feelings with us. I too know what it feels like to be in denial about how my body looks (looked). I am really really happy for you. Keep sharing and giving back. It is such an inspiration to all of us!

Barb

I am still pre-op but I've made changes and continue to lose weight.

I weigh every day at the same time but I am not obsessive about it.

For some reason, this time it feels different. I have had stalls and I have bounced around up and down. One or two lbs up and then down.

On average, I'm losing 10 lbs per month but what I have noticed is that I lose in spurts. I have stalls where nothing happens and then boom, I'm down a lb for 4 consecutive days and then it levels off and away we go again.

The good news is that I'm learning how my body works and I don't get freaked out if I don't lose for a couple of weeks. I know I'm losing and it will all add up as I go along.

Weighing every day helps me stay on track too.

Your progress pre-surgery is admirable and will contribute to your overall success. Also measure. Way to go!

Ah yes the struggle is real. I really feel for you. I have been there so many times before. Your perseverance will pay off as you become lighter and healthier for surgery. Your recovery will be so much better. Thanks so much for input and reply. I love hearing what everyone is doing, and how everyone is doing. All the best to you SweetRide!

Barb