Question:
scared to death

I've lost too much weight , and I sure hav'nt been trying to started out at 327, and I'm now 120 . I eat ever in sight even foods I've been told to avoid . I'm almost 6 years out from ru-y . Seems I'm skin over bones and really look bad held my weight at 160 forever, all of a sudden started dropping for no reason at all . I eat protien and all kinds of carbs, drink plenty of water . As anyone heard of a wa to put some weight on , I'm very worried at this time...Sandy    — Sandra S. (posted on April 7, 2007)

April 6, 2007
I hate to say this but you are probably in the minority of people losing after 6 years. If you don't have a medical problem, It's probably time to change your eating plan. I would meet with a dietician or nutritionist who specializes in bariatric patients and see what they come up with. You should probably be cutting back on protein and increasing carbs. If your surgeon is no longer around, find out who is doing surgery in your area and see if the nutritionist will see you for a consultation. Good luck!
   — Sheri A.

April 7, 2007
Hi Sandy. Congratulations on 6 years of success! Sandy, you should probably see your primary care physician. Unexplained weight loss can be a symptom of some serious illnesses. Take care and my hopes for you good health...Joan
   — midaem

April 7, 2007
When is the last time that you had your thyroid checked? You need to go have a physical. Your metabolism is jacked up for some reason or you are not asbsorbing what you are eating for some reason. good luck to you....
   — Kari_K

April 7, 2007
Hi Sandra, and thanks for your question. You have had a great weight loss, and I understand your aprehension. I am required to see my surgeon every year, when was the last time you had a visit? I looked at your profile, and I don't know your age, but I assume it is in the middle-grandparent age group, and for you it could be a completely different health issue. Please see your doctor right away, any sudden weight loss is a trigger for disease, and you need to get that checked out. Sometimes weight loss or gain is the only symptom of something. It could be related to wls, but you and your doctor need to work this one out. Please do that this week, don't delay. Don't worry, take action for your health. Take care, Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

April 8, 2007
HI ! THERE IT'S ME SANDY , THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR POSTS, i HAVE BEEN TO SEE MY DOCTOR ALSO HAD LOTS OF BLOOD TESTS , EVEN A BONE MARROW EXAMINE . MY DOCTOR DOES'NT SEEM TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT THIS , HES STATES I'M WITHIN THE WEIGHT AND HEIGHT I SHOULD BE . MY NIECE IS A RN AND SHE WAS TELLING ME OF A PRESCRIPTION CALLED MEGACE THAT CAN HELP PEOPLE TO GAIN WEIGHT , THINK I WILL CALL THE DOCTOR AND GO SEE WHAT HE THINKS ABOUT ME GOING ON THAT , THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONCERN, ( PATRICIA ) I'M 64 WILL BE 65 NEXT MONTH . I HAVE PRENIPHIAL NEUROPATHY , BUT NOT A DIBETIC AND TAKE A DURAGEIC PATCH AND GET VERY TIRED FROM IT. GOING TO HAVE A SPINAL IMPLANT DONE VERY SHORTLY TO RELIIEVE THIS PAIN ALSO , WISH I HAD ALL THE ANSWERS . AGAIN THANK YOU ALL
   — Sandra S.

April 8, 2007
Duragesic may be your problem. I lost a lot of weight on Duragesic--it slows down the stomach and intestines. Slow stomach and intestines can take away your appetite, make you full after a bite or two... can also cause nausa, vomitting, weightloss, and other stuff. Try tracking your food for 2 or 3 days... measure things. You may be eating a lot less than you think. I lost 80lbs on Duragesic without really noticing. My pants started falling down... :) I am going to try and email you personally as I think that I might have some suggestions for you. I am waiting on a spinal stimulator (assuming that is the implant you are referring to). I have not WLS because I lost the 80lbs--but I'm sure I'll gain it all back when I get better--DOH!
   — mrsidknee