did anyone get too skinny

Hi to all I was wondering about losing muscle mass after getting the surgery. Currently Iam 5'10" tall and weigh about 278. I want to do the surgery but i have concerns about getting to skinny for my height after having the RNY. Is there anyone out there who is in my height range and weight who has already had the WLS? If so what was your experience like? I want to look tall and shapely and for some reason even though iam still fat Iam concerned with getting too skinny for my height. any advice?

Hi there Sherese, I was reading your profile and see your insurance, I have 1199 insurance also. You might try Dr. Gorecki, He is located in Brooklyn in Park Slope. I think he is great. His personality is good, his manner of talking to you is also very professional. I can't help you with your questions about your height and weight. I am 5ft6 and started at 245 lbs. I had my surgery 12/15/03. At the present I am -110 pds and now weigh 135 lbs. I am at my "GOAL". I don't know if you found your DR but you might look him up.... I think his phone number is 718-246-8600. Take care I hope you get the information you need..... Lorraine

I will have my surgery on November 19th but I'm 5'9" tall and started at 277lbs. I have lost some weight prior to my surgery day too. I was told that when you get to goal you adjust your carb intake to stabilize your weight. Good luck in your journey. Kathi

Hi, I am also tall, 5' 10", started at at 262#. I am now down to 224# after being post-op for week # 7. I have alot of guilty feeling for losing the weight so fast, I couldn't even lose 5# in a month...anyways, they tell me that your body gets adjusted, and you will plateau out. Good luck to you.

thanks to all my responders Kathi Pratt, Lorraine Argo and Cindy C Your advice was very helpful to me. sherese