Make friends with your scale. 

At first, after surgery, the scale is fun. The weight is dropping and you feel good. Over time, though, for some WLS patients, old eating patterns can creep back in, and it becomes harder to want to weigh yourself.  

Fear of the scale sets in for some people, and avoidance takes over. But, one of the keys to long-term success is to know how much you weigh. Checking your weight every week is a great way to stay out of denial. If you start to gain, you can do something about it before the problem gets out of control. 

Action for the day: Make a weight chart and start tracking your weight. If you go up more than a couple of pounds, take action to bring your weight back down again. 

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