Question:
cant stop losing weight
having lost 150lbs in 14 months, i am not increasing food intake but continue to lose weight. i wanted to wear a size 12\14 am now a size 8\10 am 5'8in tall. starting to look like drawn prune — mary P. (posted on March 6, 2005)
March 6, 2005
By my 18 month, I'd lost 147 and to this day haven't lost anymore. I'm 5'6
and wear 8/10's. I'd say check with your doctor. Even with what I weigh
now I'm still considered overweight. Make sure you're taking your vitamins
and getting regular check ups. It's so important to stay on top of
things. Congratulations on your weight loss. Lisa in Alabama
— lisab07
March 6, 2005
i am just over 15 months post op and I am a little concerned about my
weight loss not stopping either. I was a size 22 and 244 lbs at 5' 2 when I
had surgery. i am now 116 lbs and a size 1-3! I am bones with skin hanging
on. IThe weight has slowed down but it hasn't stopped and I am past goal. I
have increased my caloric intake slightly but it hasn't stopped it. I take
all my vitamins and prescribtions as directed and I just had blood work
done last week and every thing was perfect. I feel very lucky and I know I
shouldn't complain but at what point do I really begin to worry? My surgeon
says I am past goal but my PCP says I can lose another 5-7 lbs and still be
fine and my other doctor says I can go to 100 lbs even!!! That doesn't
sound right to me! I plan to go with my surgeon's opinion but like the
original poster how do I stop the weight loss.
— KittyKatt
March 6, 2005
I would suggest you increase your protein consumption. You should be
drinking at least 3 protein shakes a day. Don't drink Boost or Ensure but
any other protein powder with calories about about 120-125 per serving is
good. I wouldn't suggest mixing it with milk. Instead mix with either
water or Hood Carb Countdown milk (less sugar)
— SJP
March 6, 2005
I am 15 months post op. I am 5'10" weigh 145 and am wearing a size
6/10. What my dietician told me was to up my calories and to start drinking
while I eat. No a lot, but some. I tried the uping the protein thing and it
did not work, I actually lost more quickly. So she said add calories. So I
snack in between meal now.
Some also say to add more carbs, but they do not sit well with me, so I
still limit them.
Bridget
— Mini Gadget
March 6, 2005
Don't fret over it, you will stop losing. Then after 6mos to a year later
you will gain a little bit back. I felt I was losing too much and tried
for a year to put back on 5 lbs. I ate EVERYTHING in site even though my
nutritionist said to just up the eating, but not the bad stuff. Still no
gain. Then BOOM I packed on 15 lbs in 2-3 monts. I've taken back off most
of that and am good where I am at, but the gain will creep up on you
eventually. Good luck~~Rebecca
— RebeccaP
March 6, 2005
If you have a high protein intake you will lose weight. High protein
intake will cause the body to burn fat for energy; which could also be
affecting your weight loss if you are also exercising. Frequent eating
throughout the day and exercise will also increase your metabolism creating
fat burning and weight loss. See your nutritionist on how to adjust your
diet accordingly. Your body knows it's own requirements in which it needs
to function properly. So you may continue to lose weight for a while but
then gain some back later. See your doctor.
— CHARLYLVN
March 7, 2005
Let me second Rebecca's experience. I, too, got too thin for awhile, even
overshot goal by more than 20 pounds (bottomed out at 124 pounds at 5' 7
1/2"). I parked at a low weight (128-130 lbs) for awhile (roughly
14-20 months post-op), then started eating too much junk, slowly reversed
that low weight to a healthy one (through my 2nd year post-op) (around
140), then overshot that and need to take off 10 lbs. now (almost 3 years
post-op) (now 150 -- 140's just best for me, especially considering I've
had an LBL so I'm not carting too much extra skin around
anymore).<P>I don't think most of us who get too thin stay too thin
for too long. Just add in additional healthy snacks and, if you're an
exercise fiend, cut out a session or two each week until your weight
stabilizes. That worked well for me but it took time. What doesn't work
well is playing around with sugar (a real unhealthy
weight-gainer).<P>I wouldn't recommend breaking the pouch rules . . .
because like Rebecca said, one day, even those of us who get too skinny
initially can wind up having to be vigilant against too much regain, just
like everybody else.
— Suzy C.
March 7, 2005
first of all, congrats on your weightloss! i don't want to sound like a
b!t2h, but, i am 150lbs lighter (rny-2/04) and have alot more to go. i sure
wish i had your problem of losing too much! i am exercising 90 minutes a
day, and follow pretty much all the rules... i guess i'm jealous! any tips
on how you did this? i started at 377 and am at 219 or so. well, i hope you
get to a point where you feel healthy and strong....
patricia
— riotgirlp
March 7, 2005
I am 15 months out and 150 pounds gone for ever.I had a very hard time with
my weight loss. I lost alot in a short time, but I also have problems
stopping. I actually now am anorexic. I was just so afraid of gaining any
weight back, that I obsessed on tha, and I literally quit eating and
drinking. Not good, plase don't anyone ever do that. I was committing
medical suicide. It hasn't been pretty. I am still malnourished and it is
taking alot out of me to get back on track. Good luck! ~~~MARI~~~
— Myrtle Tyler-Crout
March 7, 2005
I would start writing down everything you are eating (when, where and how
much). Add some carbs to your diet. The body will attack the carbs first.
When you only consume protein the body attack the fat cells first. If you
add carbs this may help. I would consult with your doctor also. Are you
eating 6 meals a day, 3 balanced meals plus 3 high protein snacks. You
should be consuming at least 1/2 cup of solid food per meal or 8 oz or 8
1/2 oz of liquid per meal. You may think your eating more food but you may
not really until you see it it writing. Consult your doctor also. You
should still be visiting your doctor every year and as issues come. Good
luck.
— Linda R.
March 8, 2005
thank you all for your suggestions.. will see my surgeon tomorrow and pcp
on tuesday. never thought i would be this worried about being too skinny.
good luck to you all on your journey. i only regret giving away clothes
that i never got to wear!!!
— mary P.
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