Question:
Weight Loss

I have a couple of questions. I am 4 yrs post op from rny. I basically got down to the weight I would stay. I lost 120 lbs, but 3 months ago I started losing again. I have lost 20 more lbs in 3 months. Any suggestions or common experiences that you can share. I am currently at 128 lbs with is normal weight for my height but I am scared I am going to keep losing and not be able to stop it. keri    — Keri M. (posted on January 31, 2008)

January 31, 2008
well I'm no expert but it would seem to me that you need to eat more. If you're losing weight then you're not getting enough calories. Do you have trouble eating? Do you know how many calories you consume in a normal day? That would be my first idea and then if you boost your calorie intake and are still losing weight, a visit to the doctor would be in order. Good luck. Chris
   — cjjordan

January 31, 2008
are you drinking before and during and after your eat? I am 4 yrs out and I weigh 133. I have gone down to 125 and then gained it back. I too was scared. but my problem is the drinking thing. I cant eat with out drinking. I have to have a drink when i eat.
   — Joanc

January 31, 2008
Hi Keri - I have had somewhat of the same problem. I am only a little year out and I've lost 113lbs. I weigh and meausre all my food I eat between 3 - 4 oz of protein for lunch and dinner. My nutritionist told me to start adding a little more carbs to my diet and I would maintain. I am currently 120lbs. She also said if I feel hungrier at a particular meal to add another oz of protein which would make it 4 oz. I just had plastic surgery to remove the excess skin on my arms and stomach & backside. There probably was another 8 - 10 lbs. I'll know for sure when I go to my follow up appt. Now I'll need to add a little more to get me back to 120 or so. Best of luck. Niecie
   — niecie54

January 31, 2008
I am eating. I actually think I am eating more than before. But I do also have to drink when I eat, so that may be part of the problem. I have an appt in April but wanted to see responses and see if anyone else had experienced this.
   — Keri M.

January 31, 2008
Hi Keri. Thanks for writing. I am 4 years out too, March as a matter of fact is my 4 year anniversary! Keri, if I were in your shoes, I would call my doctor for a full physical. If you are eating normally and losing weight, I think this has nothing to do with wls, but perhaps is a health issue. Let them check you out fully. If they can't find the source, then see your wls surgeon (I go for annual visits). You need to be checked out. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P