Question:
Has anyone kept losing weight after they have reached there goal?

I have surpassed my goal weight by 15 lbs. and have to eat more to keep my weight up. Any suggestions?    — Lorraine R. (posted on May 19, 1999)

May 18, 1999
I would definatly go and talk to your doctor about this, usually you slow down, and maintain, but if you are going down even more past your goal, I would see your doctor about this
   — Sandra S.

May 19, 1999
I went on past. Of course, I loved every lb of it! But in our support groups, we see that it is quite common for us to go past, linger a few weeks, then bounce back up to normal ranges and park. Yes, you DO look gaunt as you hit goal. But as time goes on, your muscle will rebuild (if you're nourished) and cover the bones, the skin will tighten, and your color returns. Don't do anything drastic. Just wait! Our doctor calls it "tincture of time"!
   — vitalady

May 19, 1999
I surpassed my goal by about 36 lbs. Goal was 160 dropped to 124. Then I gained back to about 150-154 (fluctuating between the two for a year now. I see it as an adjustment period.
   — Peggy W.

May 19, 1999
I cannot imagine losing too much weight. I am only 3 weeks post-op and have lost 30 lbs and I have hit a plateau. Can you give me your stats. i.e. date of surgery, lbs at surgery and lbs lost? I would love to compare. Did you hit a plateau? How long do these little suckers last? I hope you solve your problem. Drink ensure as a snack, it has 230 calories in it. Good Luck. Veronica
   — Veronica M. B.

May 19, 1999
GOOD FOR YOU!!! I wasn't that lucky. I had to have several staplings, a by-pass that led to a stomach removal and still am fat. Be greatful!! Bye skinny for now!!!
   — [Anonymous]

May 21, 1999
I suggest eating only three meals a day, making one of them later in the evening. (The opposite is suggested for losing weight!) Have you talked to your doctor?
   — Elizabeth W.

May 30, 1999
It would seem as if you would stop losing weight because your body has reached its plateau. I think you should consult your family Physician to see if your weight loss is due to another medical problem and not the surgery. By the way, how much weight have you lost and how long did it take to come off and when did you have your surgery?
   — Kristen C.