Dealing with being "thin"

I am 14 months post op and have had an uncomplicated journey. My Rou N Y was in November 2006 and incisional hernia repair in October 2007. I have lost a total of 140 lbs and am currently at 130lbs. I haven't seen this weight for 18 years! I am now afraid of losing too much. My labs are great, my bmi is 21 and my doctor is happy with where I am at but it is becoming more difficult in dealing with coworkers and the comments about being "Skinny" and "Don't lose any more weight". I try to educate and just state I am exactly where I am suppose to be. I plateaued at 135 for about 2 1/2 months and stepped in the scale over the weekend to discover I lost 5 more pounds. Never did I think losing too much would ever be an issue. I've started journaling my food intake to make sure I am eating enough through out the day. This first year concentrated so much on the physical changes that I realize now that the honeymoon is over and now it is time to deal with the continued emotional issues related to food. My husband remains ever supportive. Anyone else struggling with being "skinny"?

Karen, I know exactly what you are talking about!!! I started out at 250 lbs. I am now down to 115. I started out in a size 26/28 shirt and 22/24 pants I am now in a x-small to small shirt and 0 or 1 pants. I have even been able to wear some of my 7 yr olds shirts. I have never ever been thin so this is all new to me. Everyone at work makes comments (guys & girls.) Most people tell me that I need to eat a dougnut, they call me twig or boney and one guy even tells everyone not to touch me that I will break. Everyone is just amazed with my success including myself. I just had my 1 yr check up at the end of December and all my labs came back perfect and I weighed 125 then (it was in the middle of the day too.) I will not be considered underweight until I get to 109 I believe. I just find it so crazy because the first 1/2 of my year (after my RNY) stressing over not loosing enough. Now I am starting to get worried I am loosing too much. The funny thing is now I have such a sweet tooth that I eat chocolate all the time and it doesn't effect me at all. I can eat anything without getting sick and I haven't gained. I am very very lucky. I never in a million years would have figured this would have happened to me. I thought I would be the one that wouldn't loose or would only loose only 1/2 of my weight. But I would do this all over again in a heartbeat!!! I guess all I can tell you is hang in there and just be proud of who you are and how far you have come!!!! As long as you are happy with yourself that is all that matters. Just remember I am sure that you did this for YOURSELF and no one else. Congrats on your success!!!!! Dawn

Dawn, Thank you and congrats to you!! I could have written your post. I, too, never dreamed I would lose it all and then some. This has been the best thing I could have done for myself. I feel so much better and enjoy so many things with my 7 year old that I couldn't 1 1/2 years ago. I tolerate most foods and have also been able to enjoy chocolate (in moderation). I started at 272 and was in 26/28. I now wear medum's and will need to move down into a size eight. I am right where I need to be weight wise and am happy with me. I am also blessed to have a husband who has supported me every step of the way. He remembers when I was thin when we met 18years ago so he has been amazed at the tranformation he has watched take place this past year. It is nice to know that there are others who are dealing with the same issues. I don't usually see posts regarding losing all the weight and dealing wtih the thin issues. Thank you for sharing and may you be blessed in your ongoing journey. Karen

Oh Karen, I envy your problem. I'm constantly worried about waking up fat! I don't know how tall you are, but I bet 130-135 is a good weight for you. I know it's a great weight for me. Unfortunately I'm creeping back up past 135 lately. It's probably that people still aren't used to seeing you at this weight. Just keep doing your thing--you'll stop when your body says stop. Let us know how your journaling goes. Do you find that you just aren't hungry? Wanda

Wanda, Thanks for writing. I am 5'6, so 130-135 is a good weight for me. Part of the issue is my face and upper body/shoulders are very thin and bony which is where people look. As for food, I eat and it varies as to how much. Sometimes I can eat alot (like a 6 inch sub from Subway) and other times just a few ounces of tuna and I'm done. I would do better to eat smaller more often but I frequently forget, especially since I don't get hungry like I use to. Trying to get enough fluids in also curbs my appetite. I will keep trying to balance and adjust as my body continues to figure out where it needs to be. It gets to be hard listening to the comments at times about being thin when you are trying to take the focus off the weight after years of being overweight, yet the focus is still your weight, just at the opposite end of the scale. I hope that a year from now I can look in the mirror and see what I see today. Congrats to you on your ongoing success!!! Karen

It's just a matter of people getting used to seeing you at this weight. I noticed that at work. Some of my older employees comment that I need to stop losing weight. But the newer employers are surprised when they hear that I used to have a weight problem. They only know me as how I look now so I don't look too thin to them! Wanda