Too much weight loss

I am 6 years post-RNY and although my goal weight was 160, I am at 136 and am concerned it won't stop. I eat regular meals and extra snacks. I mention it at my yearly visits and they say I am a success story. Maybe so, but I don't want to lose any more weight. Any ideas?

Wow you are 6 years out and still losing weight. It is normal with RNY to lose to  much and then put some back. You may want to add healthy carbs into your diet. That is what my doc told me to do. Now I need to cut back on them. If you are really worried press your doc to do some testing.

Thanks for your reply. I didn't know it was normal to lose too much. I have been increasing quantities of carbs and even more this week as I am on Spring break. Did you lose too much and then gain some back?

I lost too much. I have put about 10 back on and I look so much better. I even feel better. My friends and husband were starting to worry about  me. I have to start being careful now. I weigh 125 now. I am 5'4" and that is a good weight or me.

I don't know if it's normal to lose too much but some people do it. (Some never get to goal and some stop at a just right point.) I got pretty thin but then my fat redistributed at the same weight so I was happy. Then I went up a bit and I wasn't happy but I still looked good. Then I started heavy weight lifting and went up a lot but it's all muscle so my clothes are loose and I look great.

My point is that it's not necessarily the number on the scale that determines if you are "too" thin. You may be below your goal weight but look fantastic and you could be the same weight and be unhealthy. It just depends on your body composition. What's your BMI, btw?

Basically, you have to learn to eat foods that are higher in calories for the same volume. So don't eat all the "diet" versions of things, eat nuts and cheese, etc.

My BMI is 21. Nobody comments that I'm too thin. I haven't been this weight since college in 1976. Then I was in overeater's anonymous and had lost 40 lbs. Had to do some shopping today to buy smaller pants. I definitely don't have any muscle.

Your BMI is what the Met Life charts consider to be perfect. Statistically, you have the best chance of longevity at that weight.

I think you just need to get used to it. My original goal was 145 pounds and now I'm 120 pounds. I actually got down to 109 at one point. My ribs and spine were showing so I'm glad I didn't stay there. But I'm glad I didn't stop at 145 pounds either.

OK. Thank you for the reassurance.

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