Losing Too Much?

I originally posted this on the August 2004 board, but I'm thinking there isn't going to be many on there that can relate. I am wondering if there is anyone else out there who is afraid that they're not going to stop losing? In the past 3.5 months I have done practically nothing. I had a total hip replacement in June and while I didn't even have to physical therapy, I still have pain and limit my physical activies quite a bit. In fact, the most exercise I get these days is going to the grocery store! In these past 3.5 months of sitting on my butt (eating some not-so-good-for-me stuff), I have still managed to drop 14 pounds. I now weigh 134 pounds and have a BMI of 23.7 (NORMAL!). In less than 14 months I have lost 154 pounds - 6 over my original goal. I set a secondary goal of 130-135 just to get me away from that line of normal/overweight. What scares me is the fact that I have reached both goals and haven't had to work for it. I mean, knowing that I've spent over 3 months on my butt eating Oreo cookies, Fudgesicles, and balogna, mustard and Dorito sandwiches (these are NOT my daily eatings, but I eat at least 2 servings of each per week). I do not have a surgeon to see to have my blood levels checked, so I don't know if something's missing, or not. If I knew what things needed to be checked, I would ask my PCP to do it for me - but he appears to be almost clueless about WLS. So, is there anyone out there that can relate to what I'm going through? If not, is there anyone out there who can offer some good advice? I don't want to lose so much weight that I get sick. Thanks for reading this!

You are not taking good care of your self. This surgery is nothing to mess with. You need to see a doctor and get your blood work. I hope you get well soon. Take Care Barb

Barb, First of all, thank you for replying. Let me also say that I know I haven't been making good food choices lately, but being laid up for the summer with a full brace from your ribs down can make a person sink a little low, ya know? I KNOW this surgery isn't anything to mess with! I did my research (and then some!) and I knew what I was getting myself into. I appreciate you taking the time to reply, but I didn't appreciate you stating that I'm not taking good care of myself. Considering my surgeon kicked me out of his office when I was 1 month post op, leaving ME to care for an open wound and without any possible way to get any kind of follow-up care with another bariatric surgeon, I think I've done pretty damn good. I suppose I was foolish in coming to the Ohio board. I stay away from here for a reason. Many folks here are extremely judgemental and jump at the chance to let someone have it - even when they're at their lowest. So, thanks a lot for making me feel like I am undeserving. I just hope when you're almost 14 months post-op that you're not having to worry about possibly ending up in the hospital when two small children depend on YOU to stay healthy!

Michelle, You need to take a chill pill and I believe you owe Barb an apology!!! Barb was only showing concern for your health. And us people in the Ohio message board are very, very supportive and genuinely concerned of anyone who has questions or asking for advice. I also agree with Barb, you do need to seek the advice of a doctor and have your blood work done. Make sure that all your levels are safe. You have done a great job or you wouldn't have done so well up until now. I'm sure that it would really suck being laid up for so long ,especially during the summer;however, you should not come on here in such a boisterous and defensive way ridiculing others!!! Barb ment well!! I hope that you can get the help that you truely deserve. Josie

I am so sorry ~~~ I did not mean to upset you. I am sorry your in so much pain. Please forgive my post. There are very helpful people on the board here. Please post back. and ignore my coment. I did not mean nothing rude by that. I am only one week out. You know much more than I know. But you do need to see a dr and get your blood work. Take Care I am truly sorry. Barb

Michelle, I don't think Barb was trying to be rude in anyway. She was just concerned from what you posted. My first response too was also that you need to find some doctor, your PCP or someone that is willing to look into your records and find what is best for you. I pray that you get the help that you need and the advice you are searching for. My prayers are with you. Rocquetta

Wowsers! Barb, I don't think you have anything to apologize for...someone asked for advice so you pitched in your two cents. Besides seeing a doctor for blood work, etc., it sounds like a little counselling may be in order. Emotional eating is what got a lot of us in a mess to begin with and it sounds like the recent surgery has caused her some depression/anger issues. I hope this fire blast doesn't prevent Barb, or anyone else, from continuing to show genuine concern and stress that sometimes talking to peers doesn't help-that a doctor is the only person who can safely answer a question. Take care, Rebecca