5 Weeks Post Op

**Sara B** · 02-13-2013 12:17 PM

I can't believe 5 weeks have already gone by since my surgery. I'm doing really great. The first few weeks were more tiring than anything else. I finally feel back to normal. I am starting my work out regimen this weekend. What is interesting in this process is how different all of us are Some the weight just peels off and others it is much slower. What I have discovered over the past month is to be kind to myself. I lost quite a bit at the beginning and then had a few stalls. I keep something always in the forefront of my mind that while I was in Weight Watchers for most of my life those stalls were the reason I quit. Now there is no option. I made it through the 1st stall, then the
2nd stall and just kept on going. I have never felt this strong in my life. The NSV's are amazing. Loose clothes, someone asking me if I have lost weight, and my wedding ring fits. Never once I have regretted the surgery in a period when so much transition was happening between me and food, and me and my body.

**flipflopgirl** · 02-13-2013 12:25 PM

Glad you are doing so well!!!! I was sleeved on 2/1/13 and haven't weighed yet!!!! Think I might do it the first of every month and take pics also!!! I know all about WW myself!!!! Love not going each week AND especially not paying lol!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!!

**livingonaprayer** · 02-13-2013 12:26 PM

Congratulations! You are right about being kind to ourselves. I am 4 weeks out today and only lost 5 lbs. in a week. Yes, I know......ONLY!! LOL But I've lost a total of 36 lbs. in 4 weeks. That is what I have to remember and not beat myself up! I have to remember that my clothes are getting loose. It's a whole new way of life for us and we're going to succeed! Have a great day!

**marilynlw** · 02-13-2013 01:10 PM

Keep it up you are doing great. It is a big lifestyle change but it sounds you are adjusting well.

**JABBER** · 02-13-2013 03:11 PM

What a great thing to hear!!! I am 3 weeks out of surgery and I am exhausted. Glad to know that others have also gone through this and that there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks!!!

**kallima_butterfly** · 02-13-2013 04:03 PM

Thanks for saying you dont regret this...Im wondering if I will!

**Its_Me** · 02-13-2013 04:36 PM

Keep it up - you are doing awesome!

**Scubagecko** · 02-13-2013 08:31 PM

Stalls suck! But, I love your attitude about it. As frustrating as the stalls are there is little we can do than be patient with them. I take my measurements weekly and have found that even when the scale is not cooperating that I'm getting smaller which makes up for it. Keep up the great work!

**Delores512** · 02-13-2013 08:48 PM

I bet you start to see more weight and inches coming off after you start your work out program. I haven't had surgery yet, but I so love to hear how all the new sleevers are doing. It inspires me and keeps me excited about the journey I am about to start.

Being kind to yourself is a theme I have heard from a lot of you and it makes sooooo much sense. We are in this for the long haul. Time is important to us all, but we need to give it time and celebrate the NSVs just as much or more than the changes in the scale.

Congrats! It sounds like you are doing just great.