Pre-op I sat here reading all these posts on OH about the "3 week stall" and told myself I wouldn't let it freak me out. Well, no matter how prepared you think you are, some mind games still aren't preventable.
I lost 20 lbs in the first two weeks following my surgery. I was SO excited! The third week hit, and NADA. Well, not exactly nada, but I've managed to gain and lose the same stupid 2 pounds for the past two weeks.
I know in my head that it is normal, and that my "monthly friend" has a lot to do with it, but it's still frustrating. I've also been fighting an "upper respiratory virus" for the past two weeks, so haven't been able to exercise like I want to. I've only been to the fitness center once in the past two weeks, and felt terrible the next day. I had thought I was completely over the virus, but guess not.
So this morning I weighed 257, which is 22 pounds less than what I weighed a month ago the morning of surgery. In one way I am thrilled I lost that much, in another I am frustrated feeling the last two weeks have really derailed me. I'm frustrated thinking that this is it, that's all I'm EVER going to lose, even though I know it will start back up. I've read so much info on what to expect and what to do to break the stalls, but it doesn't seem to be helping.
I do go visit the nutritionist today for my one month follow up. Hopefully she'll have some words of wisdom for me. There is also a support group meeting at Dr. T's, but I don't think I should go and infect anyone. The last thing I want to do is give this to anyone who is pre-op or newly post op!
If anyone has any tips or words of wisdom, please kick me in the butt!
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