Weight Loss after Surgery

[avelan4337 0]

Is there such thing as losing to much weight after the sleeve. I was 193 pounds when I had the surgery and I am now at 113. I lost the weight, but it make me look sick or as if something is wrong with me.

[MINI-Me 196]

I think a few regular posters are working on maintenace. To better help you, we need some more information ... How tall are you? How far out from surgery are you?

[TexasT 99]

I know you posted this in the "Ask Dr. Gregg" area, which is good. But I believe only a doctor that sees you in person can answer this question. You would need to have labs done in addition to a body fat analysis. Also, there may be an underlying condition causing your weight loss that has nothing to do with the sleeve. If you haven't already had a check-up with your surgeon, an internist or primary care doc, please do so. You can most certainly lose too much weight.

[Dr. Jossart 2]

A low weight is worrisome as you may have limited physiologic reserves. Should a patient with a BMI less than 22 or 23 after weight loss surgery become ill, they may lose additional weight and have a difficult time recovering. If your weight is very low and even if you feel good, you should still be seen by your surgeon for lab testing and counseling on how to maintain or increase your weight to a safer, healthier weight. Usually, a year or two of being very thin is followed by a 10 pound weight gain that gets most patients into a perfect goal range.