Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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ChocolateAmazon 09/25/2012

How many times do you guys weigh yourself. I am just going to do it once a week.

deleted_user 09/25/2012

Once a week or just every 2 weeks so you can see the difference. When you weigh everyday it seems as if you are not changing and you will be frustrated - but once a week you will be surprised even if it's just that 1 pound.

deleted_user 09/25/2012

I weigh every Sunday morning, after going to the bathroom, and before eating...for consistency.

deleted_user 09/25/2012

Chocolate I was just looking at my scale and thinking the same thing. I will be 3 wks post op Thrusday but I went to the doctor last week and weighed so I was thinking I would just keep it consistent and weigh every Tuesday morning. I think once a week is enough and for me anymore than that would drive me nuts.

deleted_user 09/25/2012

I weigh and take my measurements every Monday morning. This gives me a reason to drag out of the bed on a Monday morning. I look forward to my weigh ins probably becausing I am still losing every week. LOL

deleted_user 09/25/2012

OH, MY.

Because most of you don't know me well, I will let you in on a little secret...
I.Weigh.Every.Day.
Without fail.
This has worked for me for nearly 2 years. I don't obsess over the number, I only do it to keep myself in check. I have never felt bad about it, it's just my way.
Some people cannot do the everyday thing as they get fixated on the number, get upset, get obsessed.
Me? Don't you dare hide my scale.

deleted_user 09/25/2012

I do an official weigh in and measurement check every month on my surgeversary (sp). But I actually weigh just about every day. I just love seeing those numbers go down. Like Patricia G I don't let the numbers get to me. Actually, buying a scale so I could see the results early on snapped me out of the slight depression I was in, so I am definitely an advocate of weighing whenever you want : )

deleted_user 09/25/2012

I weight daily too...I want to know if I need to move more.

deleted_user 09/25/2012

i weigh in officially once a week at National Jewish. I do occasionally get on the scale at home but i now its not accurate so it won't do me much good.

I think it depends on if you have a good scale and what your preference is.

Pam2011 09/26/2012

I'm guilty of weighing in about every day at home. Some mornings I will skip though. I do know once I hit my goal weight I will weigh in daily to keep myself in check.

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