I don't want to lose anymore

Ok, I'm complaining , I've lost 2.5 lbs this week, I'm down to 124 lbs as of this afternoon, that's after breakfast, a snack and lunch.....I need suggestions on how to quit losing, any suggestions? Dana

Dana, I am sorry I cant think of any thing. have you called your doc. I can tell you that my dad lost 215lbs and that was too much but it was short lived he gained about 10lbs after his body evened out. hope this helps. faith 389/229/180

Faith, I called my surgeon's office this morning. The nurse said yes I need to stop the loss and has suggested I begin eating 2 snacks a day (which I do somedays already) of nuts, cheese, protein bars, etc. and adding 1 protein shake with whole milk a day....we'll see, she said to call her back in a week or two and report what's happening. Thanks for your reply. Dana

Hi Dana, I am down to a size 0 so anything that works for you let me know b/c I cant seem to stop it either! Tavia

Tavia, girl you MUST stop, it must be frightening for you. I'm still in a 4 for the most part but I have no shape left, just lots of skin, (no hips, no butt and no legs), I'm still larger on the top but wearing a medium and happy. How many meals and snacks are you eating a day? My surgeon suggested I add healthy snacks (cheese, nuts, protein bar, etc.) to up my caloric intake and to drink 1 protein drink a day w/whole milk , not sure if I can do the milk, makes me nauseated. I've gotten some good replies on the main board, i.e. adding butter to steamed vegetables, drink with meals to allow us to eat more, add good fat to the diet (olive oil, etc.). Hope this helps! Dana

Hi Dana, Because of a complication I am having now I have trouble eating very solid foods. I still pretty much do the pureed/soft diet. I do not think I can do things like nuts, protein bars right now. I can do soft cheese though. It has been confirmed by an upper GI mixed w/food that something is going on w/my Y-connection. Very dense food does not pass at that connection very well to the point where it doesnt move at all and sits in me. I most likely will another surgery, so he can look at the Y-connection to see what's going on, in the beginning of Jan. if this problem doesnt clear up by them, but I am doubting it will. I am hoping I will be able to eat better soon(if it clears up on its own or needs to be surgically fixed i dont care at this point) and actually will put on some weight. Never in a million years did I ever think I would hear myself say that! My pants are a 0 and my shirts are a XS. The XS are starting to get big! I eat about 10 times a day. I get all of my protein/water in but am trying to work on eating things w/more calories/carbs yet still healthy, you know?(like mashed potato, mushy yams, apple sauce bananas etc) I drink when I eat b/c of the complication I having. I have to drink w/food or it will not pass. I find homemade chilli to work well for me. Its been hard trying to stop the weight loss but I am hoping this is go away soon or way or another! I know it sounds so horrible to say "oh look at me i am so skinny, help!", when so many struggle out there w/taking weight off. What can I say, this is my situation now and trust me...I have been there as well! Good luck! Tavia

Well I just wish I was having the same problem! I can't seem to lose anymore weight. I've lost only 11 pounds since 9-28-2005. That's almost 3 months. Ok, sorry to complain on your thread. LOL

Hi, it's ok to vent if you need to. We all have our days, right? I'm sorry your weight has stalled for you....don't fret over the 11 lbs in almost 3 months. The scales gone down right....that's a good thing. I just read your last update on your profile, sounds like the holidays may be getting to you? I'm also fighting the food demons right now but the holidays are almost over. I am working hard to eat enough protein right now...it's like meat is blah and I don't want to sit down to eat a meal...I want to grab and go...not good. I have been drinking a protein shake a day to supplement or I could be in trouble. Stay positive and refocus, you'll get to your goal...at 10 months out it isn't as easy as it was the first 6 months but it is possible and doable. Good Luck! Dana

A nurse that works at the center where I had my surgery said she eats several twinkies every day to stop losing anymore. LOL. You have really lost quickly. I thought I had, but you have done great! Hope you find the answer for you. Did you see a dietitian before surgery? Maybe she could help now. Chris