Question:
still losing

Hi I went to the doctor today. I had the staples removed. I lost 3 more lbs, thats a total of 14lbs in a week, I hope I keep losing so ready to get this weight off.    — JANIECEMOM (posted on May 19, 2010)

May 19, 2010
Those first few weeks, we lose alot of water weight. Depending on the type of surgery and your beginning weight, you will loose quickly for a few weeks or even months, then things will level off. Later, things will slow down immensly. This is normal. Don't fret. As long as the scale is moving at all, you need to let the surgery work. 14 lbs a week won't last long enough to please you; but that would be unhealthy over many months. Expect that you will eventually see a plateau also. Some bodies give up weight steadily, then need to take a break for a few weeks. The other area to watch is your measurements. If you haven't already, get out the tape measure and do waist, chest, bicep, calf, hips and thigh. When you do get into a plateau, these numbers seem to keep changing.
   — scootermedic

May 19, 2010
Great points Kimberly! Also, no matter if you're one that hates to take photos, please make sure you take at least one full body front, and side. You'll be amazed to see the change!
   — Lisa1212

May 22, 2010
Because of some endocrinological issues, my weight didn't come off quite as fast as I wanted it to. You have to prepare yourself for the long game. There will be weeks where the numbers just drop like rocks. Then there will be weeks where you watch the scale and wonder what it is that you are doing wrong. Me... I am a bit OCD and watch the scale way too often. But... I place a higher priority by how I FEEL and how my close feel because you will find that a lot of times, the scale stays put while your body is shrinking. Muscle weighs more than fat so you will go through cycles where you will be losing body fat but the scale will stay the same even though inches are sliding off. Then suddenly BAM you step on the scale and another 5 lbs are gone. For me... it is all about doing the right thing. I take my protein twice a day. I keep my overall calories pretty low. I watch what I eat very carefully and measure and weigh everything, making choices based on what is the most nutrient dense. If I ever feel like I am getting a bit fast and loose with food, I drop back down to the beginning, liquid for a week, mush for a week, build it back up to keep that pouch nice and tight. I work out like crazy... I trust that the life changes that I have made will get me where I want to be and let my body do the rest. And while 80 lb at 7 months isn't stellar... it is a lot better than still weighing in at 270! Best Wishes <3<3<3
   — Jeanette Hagar