The Scale

I would just like to get some thoughts on the evil scale. I have never had one in my home due to the fact they usually don't go above 300 pounds and have debated getting one due to the fact I don't want to become obsessed with it. I did finally get one and have decided I'm going to attempt to only get on it once a week. Any thoughts/suggestions on this topic?

Get a scale! Get a scale! U will need one soon. My average weight loss is 5lbs every 5 days 2 weeks post op this December. If u don't get one u will lose track. Keeping track is very serious. I stopped doing exercises for a few days and my weight loss stalled. I started back last week and lost 5lbs. I did it to prove to myself that the surgery works and it does. All of myhealth problems are reversing and my surgeon took me off of 2 of my medicines so far. I suspect by the time i meet with my nutritionist again i will weigh so much less than where i started from she will actually cry. I have hated the scale all my life but now i dare not go over 7 days without weighing myself. You owe it to yourself to have a scale in your home. It will be your only true friend in your weight loss journey! 

KS thanks for the thoughts. I have gotten a scale however it's still in the box. I am waiting to open it on New years eve as I start my pre-op diet on New Years Day and I want to know EXACTLY where I start on that day. I am very excited and nervous also to step on it for the first time but also eagerly anticipating this event. I will keep everybody updated.

I have had a love/hate relationship with the scale all my life.  Since I started REALLY trying to weight pre-op (October), I have been religious about weighing myself regularly.  It keeps me honest, and I am thankful for a record of my downward journey.  All the times in my life I have regained weight, I have stopped weighing myself.  Lesson has been learned for me.

Karen

That is very good advice Karen and I will keep that in mind. Nobody hates to step on the scale when it's going down!

I have a scale and weigh daily. I know that some days will be up and some will be down. I allow myself that. I only record my weight on Monday mornings. It keeps me motivated to do well and work harder if I gained a few oz. I dont let it rule my life but its a nice friend to have.

Shannon

That's a great piece of advice also Shannon!