Is it ever going to stop?!

I got on the scale today and saw a number I never thought I'd see ... 136. I'm now lower than what my surgeon considers to be my 'ideal' weight. I'm honestly trying to maintain my weight, but I'm finding it hard. I never thought that I'd have to 'fight' to keep my weight up. I know it's not dangerously low by any stretch of the imagination, but I really don't like the result of my current weight. Even I think I'm getting too thin. My face is sagging now, not to mention just about every other bodypart ... neck, chest, abs, legs, arms, butt.

I know that when you are at the other end of this journey, this probably sounds like whining ... maybe it is, but I want the WEIGHT LOSS to STOP! I've increased my caloric intake to 1800 - 2000 calories a day and I honestly can't see how I can get in much more than that. My protien/carb/fat intake is percentage distribution is approximately 30/40/30. I'm frustrated and I don't know what to do. 

Barb

Aww Barb!!  I am SO SORRY that you are going through this. This is one of my biggest fears as well, even only being 5 months out, I have lost 112lbs in about 6 months and I have hit several stalls, but the weight still keeps falling off, but i am scared of not stopping!!!!   I only have 88lbs. left to lose before I am at my goal weight and I do NOT want to drop below that, because I will not look healthy for my height!! What has your surgeon/nutritionist said about this??? 
You are not whining and even if you were, it is okay, that is what we are here for :)
and if someone doesn't like it, they can leave!!!! 

Keep us updated and hang in there!!!

(((HUGS))) JAMI

Hi Jami,

You don't know how much I appreciate your response. Someone who wanted to be helpful, I think told me that I was being made fun of on the "rantsandraves" forum and sent me the link so I could see for myself. It brought me to tears. I'm really not trying to seek attention. I want to figure out how to fix this.

I'm not sure that I'll post about this issue anymore, but it is something that is frustrating me and I do need support. I just don't know ...

BTW ... I'm sure it will all work out for me and for you.

Thanks again,

Barb

Hi Barb,
This is disturbing news as I know it is for you and your family.
I am wondering what Patrick might suggest?
I still think you should give those cheese sticks try.
I cant even start to imagine what it would be to have to think about eatting different than how we have been programed to think for so long after all you know we are professinal dieters.
                                              Annie ((((HUGS))))
Maybe I should get a box of cheese straws and send them to you by Ben on Saturday

(((Annie))),

Thanks for the hug and the support. I have egg all over my face ... I'm so embarrased. I xposted this thread to the WLS Grad board, Main and RNY boards because I know that not too many people have this issue, but I was hoping that by casting a wide enough net, I get some responses from others in the same boat that might have figured out what would work ... I have gotten some good answers, but I also got made fun of ... I must still be a middle-school girl somewhere inside, because it just made my stomach flip.

Patrick is the one who suggested that I up the calories, change up the protien and carb ratio and add in some fats, like 2% milk, etc... I'll try him again.

I guess what's unnerving is that I have worked hard to learn a different style of eating and that's not working. I'm afraid that as I keep adding stuff in, I'll not only stop losing but start gaining and not be able to stop ... I know it's a lot of head stuff I need to work out.

Thanks again for the support.

Love,

Barb

Hey Barb:

Have you talked to your nut....think that needs to be the next step so she/he can help you.  There has to be an end in site. Are you exercising a lot?

Take care and enjoy your trip!

Pam

Hi Pam,

Actually, I've already talked to him and that's why my calorie count is so high and my protein and carb ratios are flipped from 40/30 to 30/40. I've also gotten to where I hardly formally exercise at all. I wear a pedometer and try to get in my 10K steps a day, but I feel guilty because I don't work out like our fearless friend Annie. It's just I'm having a hard time keeping my weight up as it is, I can't imagine what I'd have to do if I was working out like I was earlier this year.

Thanks for the support,

Barb

I hope it levels off for you soon. I have never considered that a problem in my case. I figure weight loss will fizzle out for me and I will not make it to goal. I guess my stall ahs me down. Just be patient it is bound to stop  soon. Uou have been very active in your trips and family things lately ...maybe you are burning more calories than you realize. Reguardless you have done an amazing job and are an excellent poster child for wls. I always value your comments and opinions.
Good Luck
Myrtis

Hi Myrtis,

To be honest, I never thought that this would be a concern for me either. Like you, I just figured that my weight loss would 'fizzle' and I just hoped I'd get most of the excess off first. There is a part of me that's sure you are right and another part of me that was really alarmed when I got on the scale again today.

Thanks again for your warm support,

Barb

Barb,

I'm sorry you're struggling with this.  I know it's a big concern of yours.  Have you noticed the weight loss slowed down at all?  I'm looking for a glimmer of hope here.  ;)  Most definitely call your surgeon and nutritionist.  They should be there to advise you at this point.  Have you tried to incorporate some higher fat items?  My nutritionist mentioned that's an easy way to add calories if you're having trouble stopping.  For example, if you drink skim or 1% milk, switch to 2%.  Or have the whole fat cheese instead of low-fat versions.  You've been such a success, I'm sure this is just one of those bumps in the road.  Hang in there...it's going to stop.