Anyone TOO skinny?

Alright, here goes my monthly "lurker" question... Has anyone lost TOO MUCH weight in a year? What I mean by that is I'm wondering if there's anyone out there who is concerned about STOPPING the weight loss at this point? This is a very difficult question for me to ask you guys considering I usually read of people with quite the opposite issue. But I am having that problem. I started off at 339 day of surgery (after my pre-surg weight loss of 20lbs) and am now sitting about 6 pounds under my ideal weight RANGE (between 155 and 175). I can eat basically whatever I want, however different foods still react in different ways. I am eating all of my protien every day, drinking my fluid, etc. But for some reason I am still losing an average of about 5lbs every two weeks or so. I did put two pounds back on two weeks ago...but then dropped it off again and one more last week. I am still dropping pant sizes every two weeks as well. I'm in a ten but can tell they aren't fitting as nicely as they were a week ago. I'm six foot...so I'm looking a little lanky at this point...which is NOT what I had expected! I know that I should be grateful to be on the "other" side of this now, but it's kind of like being on a skateboard on a hill...it's really fun until you've reached the bottom and still can't stop. I'm being made an example of at work...which also stinks because I don't want people that are considering the procedure to think that this is the result they are going to get. Yeah, I look great...but honestly could feel better. And however FUN the attention was for awhile, being under a microscope has definitely gotten old! My doctors advice? Protien shakes and ensure that I'm eating correctly. They aren't too concerned as of yet...but he said if this keeps up for another ten pounds they'll worry. I'm just wondering if anyone has heard of this before and if anyone has any advise for it. Any advise? Kim RNY 3/29/04 339/170/149

I had my surgery on 3/29/04 also! My husband is telling me that I am getting too skinny. Isn't that the strangest thing in the world? People at work have been asking me when I'm going to stop losing weight. I just had my 1 year check up at the WLS Center and I was told that people think I look too skinny because they are so used to seeing me as an overweight person. I started out at 322lbs and am now down to 163. I am 5'6" tall. I was told to increase my snacking and up my calories if I keep losing after like 15 more pounds. I think I eat pretty much now, but I will keep an eye on the scale. You must really be proud of yourself! I say try to up your calories a little, but unless the weight loss doesn't stop soon....enjoy your new self!

I had my surgery on 3/29/04 also! My husband is telling me that I am getting too skinny. Isn't that the strangest thing in the world? People at work have been asking me when I'm going to stop losing weight. I just had my 1 year check up at the WLS Center and I was told that people think I look too skinny because they are so used to seeing me as an overweight person. I started out at 322lbs and am now down to 163. I am 5'6" tall. I was told to increase my snacking and up my calories if I keep losing after like 15 more pounds. I think I eat pretty much now, but I will keep an eye on the scale. You must really be proud of yourself! I say try to up your calories a little, but unless the weight loss doesn't stop soon....enjoy your new self!

I had my surgery on 3/29/04 also! My husband is telling me that I am getting too skinny. Isn't that the strangest thing in the world? People at work have been asking me when I'm going to stop losing weight. I just had my 1 year check up at the WLS Center and I was told that people think I look too skinny because they are so used to seeing me as an overweight person. I started out at 322lbs and am now down to 163. I am 5'6" tall. I was told to increase my snacking and up my calories if I keep losing after like 15 more pounds. I think I eat pretty much now, but I will keep an eye on the scale. You must really be proud of yourself! I say try to up your calories a little, but unless the weight loss doesn't stop soon....enjoy your new self!

THE DOCTOR SAID THAT WHEN YOU GET TO THE POINT THAT YOU DON'T WON'T TO LOSE ANYMORE WEIGHT, START ADDING THE CARBS BACK. I DO NOTICE WHEN I EAT MORE CARBS, THAT I DON'T LOSE ANY THAT WEEK.

I am snacking more to hold to where I am which is between 150-155. I was 275 the day of surgery. Everyone tells me I need to stop. Not sure how else to do it without staying in control. I am happy where I am. Clothes are 10 & 12's.

I am 135/136 right now and my goal weight was 140. I have been losing a lot lately and would like to stop and stay where I am. My doctor said my body would reach a point where it naturally stopped. If I go below 130, i am calling the doctor. I am 5'8" and wear size 4 and 6, so I don't think I should be much smaller. What a problem to have! I have cut back my exercise a bit and am trying to eat at least 1200 calories. I don't snack much- afraid to start that habit. I only snack when I'm starving. I don't drink with meals and stop drinking 1/2 an hour before eating and wait for 2 hours after eating to drink. I think these are good habits and would not like to give them up. I'll see how it goes. I am truly amazed that I would ever have such a problem. I almost need to pinch myself. A year ago I would not have imagined. The Lord listened to me and made my deepest desire come true. I am so thankful.

Well, if you don't mind that I step into this mix, I started out at nearly where you did -- on day of surgery, 332. As of this morning I am 167.5. I will dance on the tabletop nekked if I get to my goal of 150! I don't feel "done" yet -- maybe it's the huge belly skin that makes me feel still incredibly overweight, but I don't feel even close to being thin...let alone, TOO thin, yikes, can't even imagine! A couple of people at work have asked me if I've reached goal, they say I look like I have, and they keep using that 4-letter word...T-H-I-N ... I just can't wrap my brain around the concept. Anyway, I feel great, love to work out, although all I can do right now is power walking, have to drop the weight lifting regimen until I get this hernia problem taken care of and, DAMN, I was lovin' that workout! That's for this post, it's interesting to ponder, hadn't thought to even begin to put things in this perspective...Reenie

Kim, I definitely don't want to lose any more weight. I was 232 the day of my consult and now am 129. In order to get enough calories each day I feel like I eat all the time. I still cannot eat anything resembling a normal meal. I have problems with low blood sugar so must eat something about every 2 to 2 1/2 hours based in protein. I'm 5' 3.5" and am wearing a size 6. Once the swelling all goes down from my abdominoplasty I had 4 weeks ago, I'll probably be in a 4. I am skinny...you can easily see my ribs...the bones in my shoulders and hips are very prominent. I have added back drinking with my meals in order to be able to get more calories and drink 4/25 gram protein shakes every day in order to keep my protein levels where they should be. I have to be aware every day how much I eat in order not to lose anything else. It's almost like I traded one food obsession for another. Only now I don't live to eat, I eat to live. So the answer to your question is YES you can get too skinny with this surgery. Va

Va, are you really still swollen from the TT even though it was a month ago? Is that normal? How did this go for you, and are you happy with the results? Thanks. Reenie