am i on track???
Lileee
on 3/20/11 2:50 am
on 3/20/11 2:50 am
i just finished my 9th week Post Op and im down 35.5 lbs - do you think im On Track??? i dont go in for my 3 Month check in until April 13th... so im asking You Guys to let me know... anyone???
Start Weight 275 - im 52yrs Old - 5'7"
had my RNY January 10th 2011
275/230!!!/150
You are making wonderful progress!
I think that one of the challenges post op is realizing that we can't/don't lose the weight overnight. Of course we all want it off YESTERDAY!!!! And we are all prone to stalls, plateaus, and slow times as well as the times that it all goes well.
I like to view my progress as an average - so you are down an average of 4 lbs. per week post op. That is terrific!
And consider other ways to measure progress as well. Take measurements. Take pictures. Set aside a "before" dress or pair of pants to keep to help you recognize how far you have come now and in the future. For me, those "measures" have been terrific reminders on the days when the scale didnt seem too cooperative!
I think that one of the challenges post op is realizing that we can't/don't lose the weight overnight. Of course we all want it off YESTERDAY!!!! And we are all prone to stalls, plateaus, and slow times as well as the times that it all goes well.
I like to view my progress as an average - so you are down an average of 4 lbs. per week post op. That is terrific!
And consider other ways to measure progress as well. Take measurements. Take pictures. Set aside a "before" dress or pair of pants to keep to help you recognize how far you have come now and in the future. For me, those "measures" have been terrific reminders on the days when the scale didnt seem too cooperative!
I actually did this not once but several times. . . The next time you are at the store put 3 ten lb sacks of sugar in yur cart and add another 5 lb one. Try to lift them all at once by yourself. . . Now tell me how much better it is to NOT be carrying that around all the tme!. Lileee, you're doing great and will continue to do so. Way to go! PS NOW put the sugar back on the shelf. Do NOT take it out of the store with you! Or even more graphic would be that 35.5 lbs in lard or Crisco!
Karen C
Lileee
Karen gave you good info and while it is hard not to, try not to focus on pounds lost, but doing what you need to ahieve your desired results long-term. Are your clothes fitting differently, are you taking measurements, pictures monthly to see and feel the visual results is what helped me, my weightloss was very slow and I was frustrated often, but the end result was successful and you are bound to achieve it. Enjoy your new life as it unfolds, you're doing G R E A T!!!
Hugs, Laureen
Karen gave you good info and while it is hard not to, try not to focus on pounds lost, but doing what you need to ahieve your desired results long-term. Are your clothes fitting differently, are you taking measurements, pictures monthly to see and feel the visual results is what helped me, my weightloss was very slow and I was frustrated often, but the end result was successful and you are bound to achieve it. Enjoy your new life as it unfolds, you're doing G R E A T!!!
Hugs, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
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