Can you lose too much?

pammiv
on 9/14/15 12:24 pm

I have a question I can't believe I am asking - Can you lose too much weight?  I am in my 9th month after surgery in Dec 2014 and am down 93lbs with 7 to go.  I have embraced my new life in all ways (diet, exercise and thinking) and I am doing great.  I have no desire to eat a bag of chips or fast food and I crave salads and protein - all good there.  I guess I am afraid of losing too much in the course of the remaining honeymoon year.

I know the first year is the easiest honeymoon phase but my will the weight loss stop as my body realizes I am at a good weight or do I have to start adding more calories in to transition to maintaining the weight?  

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White Dove
on 9/14/15 1:49 pm - Warren, OH

Your body will stop when it is ready.  It is fine if you end up 10, 20, or even 30 pounds under your goal.

It is fine to look too skinny for a while.

By year three your body and weight will adjust.

 

 

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

pammiv
on 9/14/15 2:09 pm

Good to know - I only had 100lbs to lose (lightweight) so I was worried I would not be able to stop the process.  I have worked so long to get even close it is odd to now go in to maintaining something I have never gotten to successfully.  Thank you!

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pammiv
on 9/17/15 9:10 am

OK - so I saw a friend yesterday for lunch I have not seen in a few months.  Her first comment to me was "you've lost more weight.  You look frail".  I was in a stall this past month so I only dropped about 4lbs.  This friend is a size 0 and has been since I have known her.  She is not the most positive person so I don't know what I expected.  But it really bothered me.  I am not sure how to handle it - I kind of feel like I should keep this friend at a distance until my weight redistributes a little but that could be a long time.  Any suggestions for me?

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Joemac9408
on 9/14/15 2:39 pm - Staten Island, NY
RNY on 02/04/15 with

This is the boat i'm in now.  My goal was 160, and here I am at 148 and still losing.  People have actually asked me if I'm sick.  I'm hoping the loses level off soon.  I've added more healthy fats in and started eating some more carbs hoping to slow it down.  I guess my body isn't where it wants to be.  I have to admit its nice to be wearing sizes that i've never worn before.  

Surgery date: 2/4/15

Highest weight: 315. Pre-op diet weight: 289.  Surgery weight: 260.  Current weight: 138  Goal weight: 160 

   

pammiv
on 9/14/15 3:28 pm

I am grateful everyday for my tool - but people ask me if I am OK health wise and it kind of catches me in a weird way.  I am in a healthy BMI and feel great but my goal is still 7lbs away.  I am kind of worried when I get there, I won't be able to eat enough to stop the loss.  I know, I know - we are never happy!!!  I love my tool and being healthy just don't want comments from people I am not very close to.  I mean no one ever asked me why I gained so much weight.... 

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Grim_Traveller
on 9/14/15 3:40 pm
RNY on 08/21/12

You'll be fine. I absolutely, positively guarantee that in the next year to year and a half, that you'll beefreaking out because you've gained some, and can't seem to stop.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

Laura in Texas
on 9/14/15 3:45 pm

In my 8 years here I have probably read posts from thousands of people. I think I can count on one hand the number of people who were truly too thin by year 2-3. Sadly most people who think they are underweight eat more and then cannot seem to stop. Many end up with a big regain.

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

NYMom222
on 9/14/15 4:03 pm
RNY on 07/23/14

Don't let people asking you if you are sick or telling you - you are too thin be your benchmark. I have had people ask me if I am sick numerous times and I am not even at goal. Also people are not used to seeing you thin, and it happened so quickly. Over time you won't have that 'too thin' look even if you stay the same weight. Your body will adjust over time and as the vets have said you will be glad to have some cushion room.

Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014

Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16

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CedarGirl
on 9/14/15 8:29 pm, edited 9/14/15 8:29 pm

 

I am not going to worry too much about losing too much weight, as I am sure as others have mentioned, in due time, once malabsorption stops, some bounce back is bound to happen. 

 

I hear you though, never did I ever think that at 10 months post op, I would be wearing a size 2, and have a 24 " waist... My goal was a healthy size six or so, yet here I am. 

 

Congrats on your success, and just keep sticking to your centres plan, and you'll be fine. 

 

 

 

 Dr Urbach - TWH - RNY on October 20th 2014. Surgery weight 265 lbs. Current weight 129 lbs. Goal weight 135 lbs

   

 

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