Question:
When will I stop losing?

I am a little over a year post-op. My BMI is in the ideal range. I am wearing size 4-6. I am still losing and thought about 5 pounds ago that I would stop. I am 5'3" and today weigh 132. I have lost several pounds in the last month and think this is too much for this late in the game. My husband is very concerned and says I am looking too thin. My co-workers say I am starting to look anorexic. My brain is still telling me that I am overweght so I can't tell by looking in the mirror. I hope this doesn't make people mad with this question, but will this stop soon? I see my surgeon today, what questions should I ask him?    — Janie C. (posted on March 12, 2002)

March 11, 2002
Hey we have the same sort of problem. I started at 313 now 189 and my PCP friends and everyone else are cautioning me to not loose too much more. I still see me fat, and fantasize about ways to keep it coming off. UNREAL me UNDERWEIGHT?
   — bob-haller

March 11, 2002
If you want to put the brakes on your weight loss, eat more carbs! Are you still eating the high protein diet? How about exercise? Moderation on both of those and slowly add back carbs and fat to your diet. Stop adding when you start to gain weight and bump back a little. That will be your maintenance diet. Isn't this a great problem to have? I saw your pics and you look great!
   — ctyst

March 12, 2002
You may also want to check in with your surgeon or nutritionist, whomever is working with you on what you eat. Although I don't have that enviable (to me) problem yet, that is a question I asked my surgeon pre-op. He said that in general they add more food (more meals), but the nutritionist will work with you as to the specifics, if that happens. The advantage to working with the nutritionist is that she/he can review what you're eating and make healthful-for-you recommendations. Good luck!
   — Linda V.

March 12, 2002
Your weight sounds great for your height and not too skinny at all. You probably look great. If you are concerned, though, just add a few more carbs into your diet and drink a little with your meals. Works everytime for me! (Like I need to stop losing weight - I wish!)
   — Terissa R.