I know, I know... I've read tons of posts where vets get onto newbies for weighing too soon after surgery, but I have been doing it since day 4 post op.  What I found when I woke up this morning amazed me, because up until yesterday, I thought my losses were a bit on the slow side for the first phase of post op...

Anyways, on my surgery date, last Thursday, I was 241.  Today, I am 230 and some change.

Only 11 more pounds to get out of the morbidly obese range!

Only 31 more pounds to Onederland!

Don't get me wrong... I know that I'm still too close in to have any real idea of how my losses will progress overall, but this has made all the emotional climbs and drops, the hunger, and the frustrations feel so much more worth it!  I can't wait to see how I feel in a few months! :) 

Thanks so much to everyone who has held my hand through this process.  I feel like I say those words all the time, but it's never enough.  I don't know where I'd be today without you! :)

And to others who are struggling right now, in the first few days post op... it really will get better.  Promise.

Nicely done Moonglo!  Don't ever feel bad for sharing your success! 

Thanks, Doggz!  You are one of the ones I was thinking of when I mentioned people who have been so supportive.. you are awesome! :)

And I think it's important for people of all stages to share successes.  IMO, it helps to keep the OP motivated to continue, and you never know who else might be motivated by reading the post.  I know I was, on many occasions preop.

Its AWESOME huh?   I know I did the same thing but havent been back on since Mon.   Dont want to get down if the loss is slow especially cause like you I thought mine started really slow also.   I even got a couple size smaller shirts!!!!!!!!!!    Makes everything totally worth it!!!!!   If only I could out walk my daughter that would be awesome!!!!!   She still rubs it in that I walk slower that her now!

Honestly, I think some part of the weight drop today might be some of my swelling going down.  That's why I'm being very careful not to use my current rate of loss as an indicator for how the next few weeks will go. 

From what I've been reading on your posts, it sounds like my recovery  has been easier than yours, probably mostly due to your hernia repair, so it wouldn't surprise me if your big drop happens a few days further out than mine, but maybe even at an accelerated rate when it happens :) 

And you'll be walking circles around your daughter  before you know it...just wait!

Congrats on already being in a smaller shirt size!  How exciting!

I was completly unprepared for the hernia repair.  Im baby when it comes to pain anyway but this has kicked my tail!   And I believe some of the weight loss was the swelling going down.  Even some friends have commented that I look smaller already!  Gotta tell ya,  not only is this surgery great for a healthier lifestyle is great for self esteem boosts also.  lol.   Wish I could just get to the 2 mile walk but not happening yet so I guess I will stick with my mile a day!

Girl... two miles?!?  Heck no!  Not for me anyways haha.

At this point I'm walking about 30 minutes a day, but it's definitely not fast enough to make two miles.  I plan to gradually up my speed as I get more comfortable and as I see the need to up my heart rate (the treadmill at my gym has an awesome heart rate monitor on it). 

Please don't push yourself too much.  A little challenge is good, but remember that we are still recovering from major surgery.  You'll get there :)

Yay Moonglo!!!!!! Happy for ya

Thanks girl! :)

Way to go! That's a great loss!
You know some of us weigh everyday. Some weigh once a week. Others maybe only once a month. It's whatever works for you. I weigh pretty much everyday, but I don't freak out if I go up a little or stay the same. I know it happens. Just do what you're comfortable with, with the weighing.

Yep... everyone has to figure out what works for them and stick with it :) 

Honestly, when I go back to work at some point next week, I probably will not weigh every day... won't have time in the morning, and I don't believe in weighing at night lol.  But at this stage of the game, seeing results is really helping me to not mind the liquid phase as much, so I'll do it. 

You are another one of the vets that has always guided me very well.  Thanks so much for always beingn willing to allow me to benefit from your insight and knowledge.  Your advice has always served me well.  Love you!

 

You are too sweet and kind! I'm hardly a vet with only 4 months under my belt! But..... I'm happy our conversations have been helpful to you. That's what it's all about here, I think!
Back at ya!

That is awesome! I always love hearing about success stories!

Great job!!

Thanks! :)

Awesome  Moonglo!!!

I'm one that is in the first few days post op and love to here news like this.

George

Thanks, George :)

Everything really will get better.  Just don't get discouraged if it takes a few days.  I had TONS of swelling in my abdominal cavity when I got home, and it has taken a while for that to go down.  Be patient and don't push yourself too much right now... the more you rest up, the faster  you'll heal, and the sooner you can get to feeling normal again :)

Great job!!! :)

I've heard all the warnings too...but secret out - I weigh myself every morning. I figure I'll stop whenever I do hit a stall or something. But so far I haven't *fingers crossed*. I've had two or three individual days with no change...and quite a few days it's only a .2 change...but generally it's just a little lower than the day before. Today was 1.2 down from yesterday. It's a nice wake up suprise to see what I've done overnight! :-)

I know it won't go on like this forever...probably...I'm mentally prepared for that and when that time comes I'll back off to once a week or something...but for now it's my wake up call! :-)

Yeah, I figure the fact that I'm only getting in about 400 calories a day right now has something to do with it, and that as I add more foods, the loss will probably slow some.

And I'm sure I'll hit that stall in a couple of weeks just like everyone says, but that's okay.  That too will pass :)

I know what you mean about it being a wake up call haha!  Seeing how much I lost yesterday really helps me to be motivated to get out of bed... lol :)

This is awesome to hear!  Congratulations!!!!

You are always so positive - I love it!

Thanks girl!  I try...  haha! :)