Question:
I hope this isn't a dumb question, but will we keep losing even

if we're not trying to or want to stop? Doesn't the body have a way of "signaling" to us somehow that we will not lose any more? I'm hearing so much from some co-workers about malnutrition. I'm 5'2" and weigh 165, down-104 now...if I look thin to folks now, I guess I'll REALLY look like malnutrition once I reach the goal my surgeon has set, huh?    — yourdivaness (posted on April 22, 2003)

April 21, 2003
Hadiyah - from what I have read, it does eventually stop. Going a little bit below goal may be a good thing because if you put a little bit back on, you will be at goal. Stop listening to your co-workers. You know what you are putting in your body nutrition-wise - probably more so than they do. If you are concerned about losing more weight (and you shouldn't be), then bump up your caloric intake a little bit...JR
   — John Rushton

April 22, 2003
It is not a dumb quesiton. I am in the same boat. I am at a size 4, I am just about 5'9" so that is really small for me. I would actually like to gain back about 10 pounds but I don't want to gain it back in fat. I have upped me protein to 100 grams a day and I am lifting weights to gain some more muscle.
   — Linda A.

April 22, 2003
A majority of post ops do just stop losing at some point. The malnutrition shouldn't be a problem if you are taking your vitamins like you should. I am 2 yrs post op and I have to make sure I eat enough everyday or I stil loose a puond or two, but that is not the norm. Your co-workers are just not used to seeing you thin. As long as you feel good I wouldn't worry.
   — Janice B.

April 22, 2003
My body has now stopped losing weight. I'm eating "regular" food but in smaller quantities. I believe the more calories you put in your body won't lose weight. A friend of mine who had the surgery done 18 months ago is still losing weight (she looks anarexic) and the doctor told her that she had to start eating more food with a higher calorie count!
   — dolphins94

April 22, 2003
I almost hate those you are fortunate to get underweight. (joking!) It was my goal to get underweight so when the weight loss stops and I gain some back that I could be at goal. But atlas my body screwed me. I'm two years out and still 30+ from goal. Unfortunatly our bodies will quit when THEY (not use) want them too. Most people don't have to worry about getting to thin. :(
   — Danmark

April 22, 2003
if your coworks have seen you before wls and now during it might seem to them you are too thin, but that doesn't mean you are. they are used to seeing you a different way. if they were strangers and saw you on the street i don't think they would think you are too thin. just remember it takes a while for friends and family to get used to the new you. good luck
   — franbvan

June 19, 2003
This is really strange?? Gremlins are on the loose again!! I guess I'll have to report this to one of the Moderators... The beginning of this question goes like this (since it has been wiped out) Subject: ??Malnutrition Question: I hope this isn't a dumb question, but will we keep loosing even if we're not trying to or want to stop? "Doesn't the body have a way of "signaling" to us somehow that we will not lose any more? I'm hearing so much from some co-workers about malnutrition. I'm 5'2" and weigh 165, down-104 now...if I look thin to folks now, I guess I'll REALLY look like malnutrition once I reach the goal my surgeon has set, huh?" **NOTE: I asked this question for the very first time on 4/22/03.
   — yourdivaness