How to stop?

First I want to say i'm sorry. I wasnt gonna post this mess. because I dont went anyone to think im showing off but I really have now where else to turn and I know u guys always have some good advice. Before surgery I was about 260 and I said to myself I would be happy with getting under 200. And I was! But according to the charts my ideal weight for my height and age would be about 153. I never saw that as realistic and figured I would probably stop around 170ish. Well as of this AM I am 154! The funny thing is I dont see it. I know im smaller than before but I still feel like the "fat" girl. Anyway back to my question...How do I make the weight loss stop? (never thought i'd be asking that question!) I wouldnt mind losing a bit more but I dont want to be underweight eathier. I went to my pcp last week and my BMI is perfect I just need to tone up a bit. I asked her how do I stop and she said to eat more carbs but the only carbs I can tolerate is potatoes and rice. So she then said I might have to start drinking protein shakes but the problem with that is my surgen doesnt want me on them. He wants me to get all the protein from food. So who do I listen to, my PCP or surgen? Thank u for any advice u can give me and I wish u all the best in ur weight loss!!

Hi Jill, Your profile says your RNY was distal, that's probably why you'ev had such substantial weight loss. I would suggest to get in contact with Michelle Curran, her website is vitalady.com. She is a very long-term distal post-op and can probably give you some advice. She has great products on-line also. Lisa G

I think you have to do what you feel is best for you and makes most sense. My doctor and all of the ones in Pittsburgh allow protein shakes/supplements etc....lots of other doctors do across the country from posts I have read on here. I agree that if you can get your calories/protein by eating normally then GREAT! BUT if you can't then supplementing shouldn't hurt. Since all of our doctors recommend different things and have diff rules/regs and almost all of us end up losing a significant amount of weight and keeping it off...then apparently not just 1 Dr is right. They do what they think is best but everyone is different. Can you tolerate peanut butter and crackers? Nuts? Those have protein and a decent amount of calories. There are some online calculators-- I don't know where...but you can find out how many calories you can eat each day to MAINTAIN your current weight. IF you increase or decrease your exercise then that affects your calorie count. OF course that doesn't take into consideration that we malabsorb but it is close enough.

Hi there Jill, I think I am experiencing the same weight loss as you. I started at 245 lbs and had my surgery on 12/15/03 . I am now down 85 pds weighing 160 lbs. I am 5ft5 and a half. Yes I still see the fat girl in the mirror but its getting better, When I go into the store now I head right to the regular sizes but still glance over at the plus sizes. When I stand sideways I then see the thin gal coming to me. I never thought I would lose this much, My body will know when to stop,this is what I believe. The weight loss will stop or slow up just try to take in more calories then before. We may fall underweight but we will bounce back. My goal is to be 135 pds, so my goal be coming soon. . HOLD THAT HEAD UP HIGH AND ENJOY THIS RIDE, You did not say how your blood tests were. Mine are just fine. Just make sure you take your vitamins and listen to your DR ok and GOOD LUCK WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER STAY STRONG ..........LORRAINE

Jill, A lot of people in my family have had this surgery. My dad had it 20 years ago. Two of my sisters had it 3 years ago. One sister had it 2 years ago. I had it last Oct and my son had it last Dec. All of the ones who had it a while ago stopped loosing their weight when their bodies got to a reasonable weight. The only one who is "too thin" is my sister who isn't taking care of herself. She drinks alcohol many times a week and uses other illegal drugs. The rest look healthy. All the surgeons involved said to have at least one protien drink a day for life. Karen