All most 4 weeks in

**Chelle3** · 10-17-2018 09:50 AM

Feeling a little frustrated because I know I’m losing weight but for some reason I don’t see it other people do but I think they just saying it I just feel a little insecure about it because I’m able to eat now to where at first I wasn’t don’t know what to do. Did anyone else feel this way during there first few weeks. Having problem with eating different foods

**Missyal** · 10-17-2018 12:32 PM

Hi Chelle3~~Welcome! Do you have a nutritionist? If not, can you ask your surgeon about what foods to eat?

**Chelle3** · 10-17-2018 07:50 PM

Yes,I do it just hard because I’m not a veggie person . First of all thank you for the response and when you had your surgery did you lose mute than 25lbs your first month because I see I have loss weight in my face and a little in my med section but not a lot. I’m scared to buy a scale because I’m afraid I might not be losing like I should I work out 3-4 time a week just 30 minutes on treadmill I walk a lot more I notice the little things that are different for me that I do better

**Christie13** · 10-22-2018 07:55 PM

The best thing to do is follow the rules and take measurements. When I first started I would take my measurements every 2 weeks. It helped me because I had a hard time seeing it. I also took progress pictures every 2 weeks in the same bra and panties. My daughter would sit on the bathtub and I would stand in the same spot in front of my closet door. When I put the pics in an album on my phone and flipped through it help me really "see" the difference.

**Chelle3** · 10-22-2018 09:15 PM

Thank you so much I’m going to try it .

**ThatGirlKat** · 10-26-2018 11:48 AM

Just follow the plan on protein and water and you'll do great! And you're already working out, which is so good for you. I still have problems with some foods. Some things just don't sit right after I eat them.

Also, you've just gone through a pretty significant surgery. Your body is trying to figure out what the heck happened. And it's also thrown your hormones off. Things will keep moving and getting better!

**Chelle3** · 10-28-2018 08:48 PM

Thank you so much I’m trying went to doctor last week she said that my first month and I’m 25lbs down was great since my surgery date I just need to get on a meal plan and I will do just fine but thank you so much for the encouraging words and advice.

**KiwiGal** · 10-29-2018 04:10 PM

Hi.
It's a lot to get your head around in the first few weeks.
Stick to your surgeon's/Nutritionist's plan and all will be good.
Weigh and/or measure your food, keep a food journal or use an online app to track your intake, focus on protein and hydration and it will all happen.
I didn't really see a difference in myself for a few months, Even now (just over a year out) I do a double take when I see myself in a mirror or shop window reflection.
With regard to difficulty eating certain foods - I find red meat a struggle so mainly eat chicken, fish/prawns, eggs, cottage cheese. When I do eat beef or lamb it is a much smaller quantity and I usually need a sauce or gravy to help it along. I also don't tolerate fresh salmon any more (tinned is ok) which is a shame as it was my favourite. However that's a small price to pay for being half the size I was and feeling so much better about myself - not to mention healthier :-)