Can't stop losing weight!!

I finally got a scanner and scanned in my most recent picture! It was taken on 4/14/06 in front of the hospital the morning of my my hip replacement surgery. I'm 125 in the picture, but lost 10 pounds in the hospital. Hope the picture comes out in this post. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm actually a little nervous about getting too thin. I weigh 115 and my goal was 107 or 110 (which was always my normal weight). But at 115 now I look like I did at 107, only I look too thin I think. Even my sister who saw me naked (Aaaacckkkk!) said I look bony. Is anyone finding themselves in this position? Sharon P.S. If my picture doesn't show up in this post, can someone tell me what to do? I scanned it in to Amy Williams and the staff supposedly put it where it's supposed to go. I'm a nurse, not a computer wizard!!

Never mind, the picture came out just fine! Did y'all think I was invisible? I think I'm the only person on this whole board who didn't have their picture in their posts!!! Gee, I'm only a year late.

Your picture looks great. I defiantly do not have that problem. I need to lose another 10 or 15 and my scale doesnt want to budge. But I would suggest talking to your surgeon or your PCP. Have you had your year check-up? If not I would talk to your doc about it. Good Luck. Lynn

Sharon, Your picture is beautiful! I have had a couple of ladies at my support group meeting with this problem The nutritionist gave them a special diet to eat. Call your clinic and go see the nutritionist right away. They will know if you need more than a diet to follow. Check your BMI also and see where you are at. Some people are smaller framed and don't need as much body fat. Good luck and I haven't seen all of you, but your post picture is lovely!! Wendy

I've had people tell me that I'm getting to thin but my weight loss staff says that the body knows when to balance out so I am trusting my own system for the moment. I don't remember the last time (if ever) I could scratch my own back in ANY spot without having someone else to do it. It's odd to be able to be able to wrap my own arms around my back and touch finger from the opposite hand. I don't think it is a "bad" thing -- just different. I did notice that a bone on one of my shoulders (think of that -- I really had bones all of all that extra weight) got bruised from my just laying on it. I guess it has always been padded before so there was no bruising and now there are real bones sticking out. I've got my one year post-op appointment scheduled for next week and I don't think they will tell me that I am too thin but they will tell me that I am within goal range and to maintain -- make sure I eat three meals a day --high protein, single digit sugars, and - - just to make good choices. I'm sure they will tell me to exercise daily - - however, at the moment, I am scared to do much more than what I am now because I might loose too much then. I've had it on my calendar "to do" list since WLS to begin a regular exercise program but just haven't done it as of yet. I do keep busy and am currently in a race for an elected government position so it's not like I don't get any exercise - - it's just not an exercise routine where I go to the gym or work out or do something that would be considered a regular exercise program. It does concern me that I've lost over 140 lbs without a regular exercise program --and I know it's a healthy thing for me to do for myself and I need to do it -- I just haven't as of yet. I think we were just all so large for so long that seeing our own bones and how we look thin is something we have to get used to with time. I think you look great and as long as you get the thumbs up from your post-op doctors - - you're on the right track for a life long post-op lifestyle. 'Hang in there - - you're not alone. PS: I've got an April 2006 photo of me posted in my profile. The one shown here when I post on the message boards was back from the end of 2005.

hi sharon! well, for awhile i was nervous that i didn't WANT to stop losing! i am also at 115, but i have pretty much maintained that weight for the last month. my goal was 120, but i am still very much in the normal range with my BMI at 21. do you think your weight will balance out some once you have recovered fully from the hip surgery? i would say if you are nervous, maybe talk to your surgeon and see what they suggest. i don't think i will ever see myself as "too thin". i hate my tummy area and that's all i seem to focus on! good luck! hugs~mary jo

Sharon, you look absolutely marvelous! I am a nurse too. I'm close to goal, another 33 pounds to go so I can't offer any insight to your question on losing more weight after reaching goal. I would love to be one of the ones who has this problem. We'll see... I'm not a dumper on sugars or anything, only if I eat too much I will dump. Ah, time will tell! Congrats on your successes and hope that you will start maintaining your weight, and not losing any more. Hugs, Lucy

Thanks everybody for your responses! And as soon as I can figure out how to put pictures on my profile, I can show the before and after (the full-length after) and maybe one that was taken about 8 years ago when I was still 107 to compare. Now that I have a scanner, I'm scanning everything that doesn't get out of my way! You know reading your posts made me think of something that might be contributing to the continued weight loss. Like duh... I've been exercising for the first time in 3 years!!! I'm 8 weeks post-op on my hip surgery and have been doing strengthening exercises 3x a day, plus walking a city block up and back every day. Unlike all of you, after the WLS I was unable to exercise anything but my upper body because of my bum hip. So NOW, with the hip being brand new, I'm suddenly moving again!!! You regain full use of your hip and leg amazingly soon after the hip replacement and I've been doing every exercise I can think of to get strong again. So HELLLLOOOOO, with only eating about 1000 calories a day (maximum) AND exercising, no wonder I'm losing more weight. And yes, I am small-framed (5' 3" and normal weight was always between 105 and 110); I'm just carrying it differently now. And yes, I do have an appt for my one-year check-up on 6/13, so I'll bring it up to him then. I think I'm supposed to be eating more calories than 1,000 a day, but it's very difficult. I'm probably not getting even that much most days. Thanks again everyone for your responses! Sharon (Who Has A Face!)

You look great! Good luck on maintaining your weight!

I know I'm a little behind the times, I haven't checked in with any of you in the last few weeks...but I do have something to add. I know that as I've been losing weight, I go through phases where I loose weight and begin looking awfully thin through my face and shoulders, mostly, and people will begin to comment on my not looking "well". (It's a relatively small office) Then my weight will stabilize for a while, and I'll fill back out and begin to look healthier without gaining weight. I just shift it around. I will say that I eat more than 1000 calories per day, though. That seems low, to me, for maintenance. I think if you're eating when you're hungry, you should be fine. If you're doing what the doc says you should, don't worry. You're still adjusting. Chin up! Kristie