I'm a new post-op and very discouraged. Help?

I am 4 weeks post-op and am very discouraged today. My weight loss was great the first week then not too good week two and three and this morning I weighed for this week and I've gained 2 pounds. (I only weigh once a week). My net loss for 3 weeks is 4 pounds this early in the game. I didn't think that every pound would be a struggle at this point. Closer to goal, yes, but in the begining? I understand that we all go through plateaus and I am sure this is a classic example, but that still doesn't make me feel better. I have been fine with the slower weight loss until today. It hasn't bothered me. My thoughts are this - "Have I put my body through hell for a pound a week?" THat gets me through my first year window not losing half what I should. I know it is early in the game, but the first month of any diet has always dropped the weight off, quicker than this I might add. I lost more the first month at Weight Watchers. I'm sorry to have a pity party, but you guys truly understand. I will say (THANK GOD) this is my first bout of discouragement/depression/crying since I had surgery. This from someone who has battled intense depression for 15 years. Anyway, thanks for listening to my complaining. By the way, I'm following my doctors orders to a "T".

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