health issues due to losing weight too fast

[Rebecca Cain Salpacka 100]

If you don't eat healthy, then yes, you can have major health issues due to weight loss. You see this often with Gastric Bypass patients because they don't absorb nutrients efficiently. But if you're healthy the speed you lose is irrelevant.

I've lost almost 190 pounds in about 13 1/2 months. I eat according to my nutritionist guidelines, I walk for exercise, and I am healthier than I've ever been in my adult life.

Speed of weight loss is irrelevant, how healthy you live and lose it is what matters.

I was only going by what my surgeon and the other docs have told me...i dont necessarily agree..was just sharing the info i was told. Glad to hear you are doing so well Missy...hope it continues for you.

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All my Vitamins and nutrients levels are normal! My family and friends think I'm eating too much Protein I was eating 90-100grams and was only supposed to eat 50-70grams! Was doing the gym postponing on going back until bp stablizes

Something doesn't add up. You say your doctor says you have Anorexia. You have dangerously low blood pressure as well as severe kidney and liver problems, yet you're talking about going to the gym and normal nutrient levels. Something is seriously, potentially life threatening wrong. You need focus on resolving the issues not your weight.

Please, just get medical and counseling help immediately. None of the weight loss is worth it if it costs you your life.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

You could have already had an underlying kidney problem and the high amounts of Protein just made it rear its ugly head. I hope things work out for you.

[Jean McMillan 2,973]

No one here is qualified to diagnose what's going on with you, so I'm glad you've got a team of doctors helping you. I just hope one of them is experienced in treating eating disorder and/or WLS patients.

Now I'm going to tell you a story to prove to you that I know about anorexics' inability to see any problems with their eating behavior.

I had an inguinal hernia repair in my late 20's. I had lost a lot of weight in the months preceding that surgery. the weight loss started with genuine upheaval over my divorce. One day I saw my soon-to-be-ex-husband, who took a look at me and said, "What's happened to you, Jean? Aren't you eating?"

I got a lot of gratification from that comment. Way too much. Having the power to make Joe worry about my weight went right to my head. My divorce upheaval continued, with a new twist: I realized that I could, for once in my life, lose weight. In the morning I ate a carefully measured and cut piece of coffeecake (hey, I make no claims that this was a good nutritional plan). For lunch I ate 4 slices of raw green pepper. For dinner I ate 4 potato chips (see above remark). That's what I ate, day after day, and I did a 45-minute exercise class twice a day. I became obsessed with weighing less than 100 lbs.

So after the hernia repair surgery, I woke up in the recovery room in a great deal of pain. I asked a nurse for pain medication, and overheard her conferring with someone else (a nurse? a doctor?) about the appropriate dose for someone my size. I was 5'3" tall. The nurses' conversation went like this:

Nurse A: "How much does she weigh?"

Nurse B: "I don't see it in her chart. What, maybe 110 lbs?"

Nurse A: "Naw, not that much. More like 107?"

I lost track of the conversation then because my mind was overcome with panic because they thought I weighed only 107 lbs. I felt as if I weighed 1000 lbs. They didn't understand how horribly fat I was, and how urgently I needed to weigh less than 100 lbs. My physical pain didn't matter in the least at that point, not compared to the pain of being as huge as I was.

Or...as I thought I was.

After my surgery, my weight loss stopped. My mom came to take care of me (and feed me), and my family doctor insisted that I come to his office twice a week to be weighed. I felt as if I was being tortured. I felt they were all cruel and insensitive...but if I hadn't had them to police my eating, I might very well be dead by now.

[laurigee 545]

What kind of medication are you on for your low blood pressure? I have the same problem and depending on what your doctor prescribed you can kind of tell what he/she is thinking the cause. I was also anorexic and bulimic for over 10 years. If you are consuming less than 600-800 calories a day, every day, and are obsessed with food and your body you may have a problem. It's a very involved illness that takes over your physical and mental well being. It's so important to be honest with yourself and the people trying to help! It's not more honorable to die from being to thin than it is from dying from being to heavy! Dead is dead! Isn't this journey suppose to be for better health? Or is it just about a Jean size or a number on the scale? Take a good look at the truth! No one, not even the best doctors or surgeons can help a person that isn't willing to receive the help! I hope you find the answers to your problems soon! Please keep us updated!

[barblox 24]

No one here is qualified to diagnose what's going on with you' date=' so I'm glad you've got a team of doctors helping you. I just hope one of them is experienced in treating eating disorder and/or WLS patients.

Now I'm going to tell you a story to prove to you that I know about anorexics' inability to see any problems with their eating behavior.

I had an inguinal hernia repair in my late 20's. I had lost a lot of weight in the months preceding that surgery. the weight loss started with genuine upheaval over my divorce. One day I saw my soon-to-be-ex-husband, who took a look at me and said, "What's happened to you, Jean? Aren't you eating?"

I got a lot of gratification from that comment. Way too much. Having the power to make Joe worry about my weight went right to my head. My divorce upheaval continued, with a new twist: I realized that I could, for once in my life, lose weight. In the morning I ate a carefully measured and cut piece of coffeecake (hey, I make no claims that this was a good nutritional plan). For lunch I ate 4 slices of raw green pepper. For dinner I ate 4 potato chips (see above remark). That's what I ate, day after day, and I did a 45-minute exercise class twice a day. I became obsessed with weighing less than 100 lbs.

So after the hernia repair surgery, I woke up in the recovery room in a great deal of pain. I asked a nurse for pain medication, and overheard her conferring with someone else (a nurse? a doctor?) about the appropriate dose for someone my size. I was 5'3" tall. The nurses' conversation went like this:

Nurse A: "How much does she weigh?"

Nurse B: "I don't see it in her chart. What, maybe 110 lbs?"

Nurse A: "Naw, not that much. More like 107?"

I lost track of the conversation then because my mind was overcome with panic because they thought I weighed only 107 lbs. I felt as if I weighed 1000 lbs. They didn't understand how horribly fat I was, and how urgently I needed to weigh less than 100 lbs. My physical pain didn't matter in the least at that point, not compared to the pain of being as huge as I was.

Or...as I thought I was.

After my surgery, my weight loss stopped. My mom came to take care of me (and feed me), and my family doctor insisted that I come to his office twice a week to be weighed. I felt as if I was being tortured. I felt they were all cruel and insensitive...but if I hadn't had them to police my eating, I might very well be dead by now.[/quote']

I'm trying to get the help I need for my health issues when I was at my cardiologist Wednesday he stated for me to gain some weight I literally flew off the handle! Do I consider myself being anorexic no but other's do, like family friends and, bariatric doctor! because I do calorie counting because i dont like going over 700, still weigh my food, go by pounds i've lost last Friday I went to him for a fill he said ABSOLUTELY NOT in stern voice and that I am getting too small! I wish I could see what everyone else sees of course they weighed me and he told me my last appointment not to lose anymore but when I saw that 7lb weight loss I was so happy but him and my mom weren't! Because that brought me down to 168 at 5'8 I told him 18 more pounds I need to lose he said no I think everyone thinks there isn't going to be a number I will be satisfied at! He said Barbara please stop losing your small enough! Me: just that 18 more! Him: No! Once my blood pressure is under control my plastic surgeons are able to do my surgery! But somebody please answer me this I beg of you! Different doctors still consider me as obese if I'm so small why am I still being labeled as being obese? And plus I still feel huge

[barblox 24]

What kind of medication are you on for your low blood pressure? I have the same problem and depending on what your doctor prescribed you can kind of tell what he/she is thinking the cause. I was also anorexic and bulimic for over 10 years. If you are consuming less than 600-800 calories a day' date=' every day, and are obsessed with food and your body you may have a problem. It's a very involved illness that takes over your physical and mental well being. It's so important to be honest with yourself and the people trying to help! It's not more honorable to die from being to thin than it is from dying from being to heavy! Dead is dead! Isn't this journey suppose to be for better health? Or is it just about a Jean size or a number on the scale? Take a good look at the truth! No one, not even the best doctors or surgeons can help a person that isn't willing to receive the help! I hope you find the answers to your problems soon! Please keep us updated![/quote']

They put me on the lowest dosage of midodrine hcl 2.5mg three times a day

[elcee 3,341]

it is perfectly possible that you do still have weight to lose but the way in which you are doing it is what makes you anorexic.

You are obsessive.

You don't seem to care about your health.

You are eating far too little to be able to get the optimum nutrition.

You definitely don't need a fill at this stage. You need to start eating properley. Your loss will probably slow down and shock horror you may even gain a few pounds initially. Once your body gets used to the higher calorie intake you should start losing again. A safe healthy weight loss is generally regarded as 1 - 2lbs per week.The closer you get to your goal the harder it becomes and the slower the weight comes off. But so long as you consistently burn more calories than you eat you will lose.

There is nothing wrong with a goal BMI of 22( this is still in the normal range). Just make sure you do it safely and not at the expense of your overall health.

[laurigee 545]

Is the doctor that prescribed you the midodrine aware of your kidney failure? That's one of the meds that are not suppose to be given if you have any kidney problems! My doctor said that it shouldn't be used if you have any kidney problems, but could be used if you were having kidney dialysis. I'm definitely not a doctor, but have been dealing with low blood pressure most of my adult life. I know when we tend to go to a several different doctors that they all may not talk to each other, and we tend not to remember everything at the moment. I just want to recheck with you that your doctor that prescribed the meds for your blood pressure are aware of your other issues! Please stop worrying about your weight right now and start thinking about your health! Who cares what a doctors chart says. You can be unhealthy at any weight! If your health keeps declining, does it really seem that important that you fit within a doctors guidelines? I suggest you throw out your scale and the doctors chart! Then start eating and exercising right and your body will tell you where you need to be because you will feel strong and healthy. Don't exchange an overweight unhealthy you for a average or underweight unhealthy you! I'm very concerned for you!

[tym4me 206]

Barb. Regardless of how long it took to lose the weight? Or how much? Whether the right way or not.

We are not to say. Back to your OP. i personally have not nor heard of one having your issues relating to WLS.

However i wish you the best an renewed health. Talk with your dr an follow their guidence to help fix your health.

Best wishes

Brandi

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

200lbs in 14 months...that is a bit fast...thats just about 15 lbs a month...i was told bandsters generally keep it off and have the least amt of health issues if they dont lose more than an average of 10lbs a month. I wish you the best and hope that you are able to get answers for whatever is causing the issues.

i dont know if i buy that (about keeping it off or health issues)

because from my own experience, in my past, when i lost 25 or 50 or whatever amount

i put it back on by going back to my eating lifestyle...so losing weight in my eyes, doesnt really matter how fast or how slow...everyone is different so what one loses is different

(and the more weight one loses, chances are their health improves)...and my health has

improved tenfold and then some

what should matter, is keeping it off with the bands help and making good food choices

[Baba Wawa 543]

First off: You're not obese. 140-170 is a very healthy weight range and 168 puts you at a 25.5 BMI. You're only .5 into overweight status and with your high Protein diet and working out, your body fat is probably very low.

Second: anorexia nervosa isn't a physical condition, it's a psychological disorder. If you feel that you are compelled to lose weight, though you're at a healthy weight you might have body image dis morphia, causing you to obsess over your food. Anorexia Nervosa usually is manifested in an individual who feels they have very little control in their life. Please see a counselor for an evaluation.

Third: since you're under the care of several physicians for those health issues, we can't really offer advice. The main thing is that you are being 100% honest and accurate with them about your diet/exercise and lifestyle.

You've done an amazing job at losing, but 700 calories is too few at this stage. Like I've told many others (including myself) you need to treat your body like a newborn baby and your head like an incorrigible teenager

Keep us posted, please.

[Jean McMillan 2,973]

I'm trying to get the help I need for my health issues when I was at my cardiologist Wednesday he stated for me to gain some weight I literally flew off the handle! Do I consider myself being anorexic no but other's do, like family friends and, bariatric doctor! because I do calorie counting because i dont like going over 700, still weigh my food, go by pounds i've lost last Friday I went to him for a fill he said ABSOLUTELY NOT in stern voice and that I am getting too small! I wish I could see what everyone else sees of course they weighed me and he told me my last appointment not to lose anymore but when I saw that 7lb weight loss I was so happy but him and my mom weren't! Because that brought me down to 168 at 5'8 I told him 18 more pounds I need to lose he said no I think everyone thinks there isn't going to be a number I will be satisfied at! He said Barbara please stop losing your small enough! Me: just that 18 more! Him: No! Once my blood pressure is under control my plastic surgeons are able to do my surgery! But somebody please answer me this I beg of you! Different doctors still consider me as obese if I'm so small why am I still being labeled as being obese? And plus I still feel huge

I understand that you still feel huge. I know that feeling well. The mental weight loss journey takes a lot longer than the physical one.

Who is labeling you as obese?

[barblox 24]

I understand that you still feel huge. I know that feeling well. The mental weight loss journey takes a lot longer than the physical one.

Who is labeling you as obese?

Several of the new specialist I'm seeing for the issues I'm having are labeling me as obese and I don't think they realize that bothers people that have come so far with weight loss

[Jean McMillan 2,973]

Several of the new specialist I'm seeing for the issues I'm having are labeling me as obese and I don't think they realize that bothers people that have come so far with weight loss

I'd want to call them on that, by saying something like, "Can you explain why you label me as obese? Now that I have a BMI of 25.5, am I not on the upper end of the normal weight range for my height?"

I'd also tell the specialist (as calmly as possible) that it's very hurtful for a doctor to use the obese label for a WLS patient and that you'd like him/her to treat you with more consideration and respect.