losing to much weight

HI my name is Maria and I had weightloss surgery over a year and a half ago but I can not stop losing weight I have gone from 224 to 98lb and bypass doctor is stating I may need feeding tube I have unexplained pain on left side and have trouble eating very much I do have protein shakes and yougurt and can eat about 4 ounces of protein but pain is still bad had  endoscopy, cat scan, gall bladder removed and bloodwork seem fine vit d a lil low but take supplement I have been unable to log on due to just bought computer and I am scard to death of feeding tube I feel so alone in this my family has given me no support and friends just dont understand I love to come to meeting but babysit on wed and work Thur any help or support will be greatly aprreciated.

Do you dump from sugars? (I do not) Maybe you can try adding ensure to your daily meals... or even one of the body building shakes that are loaded with calories - the ones designed for weight gain. I would try to see another doctor about the pain on your side.  

i hope you can get the weight issues resolved without being on a tube.  Do you do full fat yogurt and whole milk??  What about adding some heavy cream to the shakes for extra calories??

I do dump from some sugars but not alot I have gone to 2% instead of skim I cant stand the taste of whole milk and I do eat alot of greek yougurt due to protein issues. I am scrded that I will need a tube and I have to go for bloodwork and gastroencologist which I hope can find what causing this pain so I can put on the weight . Thanks for your reply I can use all the supprt I can get. Family and friends just dont understand.

I would try to eat the most calorie dense foods you can tolerate... try adding cream to your shakes - even if it is a tablespoon - those asre extra calories for your body.  You should look for those high calorie weight gain shakes at a nutrition store.  I hope you can find out what is going on with your body soon.

can you tolerate carby things like potato chips or somehting like that?

I can eat chips which I do but I can only have a few things like pasta, bread and rice I have not been able to tolerate since surgery. I am changing the shake to high calorie , high protein  and I also try to have 6 small meals which is not always possible with job and have high protein bars . Thanks for your help I would like to get to support group but with my job is nearly impossible I appreciate all the advice

I do not really go to support groups because I do not have time with my busy life!! I use OH as a life line!! It is a great saviour for me!  You should try going to the RNY board - or a board with WLS grads - people who are farther out and know a lot more than me - I am just reitterating things I have seen others suggest.

Thanks that is a good idea but I do appreciate your help Your weight loss is great

Do you go to support groups? They really, truly, honestly help!

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Thanks so much for your honesty and for reaching out to us!

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Jules

I will call you soon I havent been to support group wed I
babysit at night I maybe able to go to a thursday when but to be honest I am really nervous about going Im kinda of shy and quiet Do you all go to wed supoort group Has anyone else gone thru this struggle with losing to much this far out Do you think Dr Pohl was serious or just trying to scare me cause it worked....

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 I don't understand them wanting to put in a feeding tube now. Are you not absorbing the nutrients?  I work at a hospital and the only time they put in a feeding tube is for malnutritoin and the patient isn't or can't eat on their own. 

I would also suggest the nutrition drinks stated above and weight gaining protein supplements. Also I would get a second opinion prior to getting a feeding tube put in. 

Your in my thoughts and prayers for a quick bounce back from this difficult time.