I know this is silly but neurosis is kicking in! - ThinnerTimes

darthmichelle · 01-08-2006, 09:22 AM

Hi friends,
I had my lap rny on 12-19 and am about 19 or so days out. I've lost about 19lbs and am thrilled. Never in my life have I lost this much weight in so little time.
I've been stuck for a week now and even gained half a pound this morning. I read similar posts and re-read them and in the logical part of my brain I know that my body is adjusting. I'm following my plan diligently, exercising and drinking liquids. But that irrational part of my brain is saying that I'm going to be the exception to this operation and not lose anymore weight!!

Crazy isn't it? Why can't I just trust in the proven experience of others and not drive myself crazy. I've been sure it's something 'bad' I'm doing but when I look back at what I've eaten - it can't be! Is there a certain amount of calories you should stay under at this point? My doctor seemed more concerned with the protein...
Thanks for indulging me, on some of the other boards people would get a little irritated at these posts...

Alleusion · 01-08-2006, 10:33 AM

This early out, don't worry about calories. I thought the same thing. Especially when I hit a huge stall about a month ago and didn't lose anything for 2 weeks. I think everyone goes through the thoughts that they will be the only one it doesn't work for. I kept thinking I was drinking too much water and I was going to stretch my pouch out by doing that.

sdgrrl · 01-08-2006, 10:42 AM

I understand your fears. Up until like this week, I have counted myself lucky if I ate one bit of food that didn't make me feel waaaaay nauseous. So this week I have been better. I've had 3 days where I could eat something approaching a real meal (of course the portions are very small). Now I am afraid that if I can eat a meal, I can forget losing weight. I'm not quite 10 weeks out, and I'm already fearing I'm done losing!

darthmichelle · 01-08-2006, 10:58 AM

Thanks guys it's reassuring to know I'm not alone in my worries!

momronda2k · 01-08-2006, 11:01 AM

Thank you for this thread. I have been stuck at 275 all week, fearing I am "done". This is the weight I was meant to be. I am 6 weeks out tomorrow.

LisaBoston · 01-08-2006, 12:59 PM

We lived most of our life obese and having HIGHs and LOWs. I know for me I have failed so much with my weight and exercise but the rest of my life is in control. Why can't I be successful with weight? I too wonder if I will feel the same after surgery. Like someone said, they do surgery on your stomach, not your head. Hang in there.

LisaQ · 01-08-2006, 01:00 PM

I am 3 months out and have been stuck at 218 for going on 3 weeks. I AM going to be the exception and not lose any more, I just know it!

darthmichelle · 01-08-2006, 02:28 PM

Lol, it's so crazy how our minds work isn't it? I have a feeling this is going to be a lesson in letting things go for me!

alikat · 01-09-2006, 07:41 AM

I have heard it said on here numerous times, but it is TRUE. Throw away your #(@)! scales! Seriously folks, it is way to easy to become obssessed with the numbers. They don't mean crap. Like all weights and measures, they fluxuate with so many factors, how much you've drank vs. how much output you have had, what your wearing, time of day, time of month, position of the moon (okay, maybe not this...but really)...

Stop and breathe. It got so bad for me I was convinced that my surgeon had actually lied and had not done the operation at all. STOP THE INSANITY.

STEP AWAY FROM THE SCALE! Stalls will happen, someweeks you will drop lbs overnight, others not so much. Dont worry, it is all normal!

CiCi · 01-09-2006, 07:50 AM

It is SOOOOO hard, but STAY OFF THE SCALES! The weight will come off. I know you want to see your accomplishment, but you'll drive yourself nuts. Tell a family member to hide the scales from you for at least a month at a time, especially during the first 6 months or so... maybe even longer. I promise you, because I did it too, you'll drive yourself nuts if you step on the scales more often than once a month.

Hang in there!