Losing Too Much Weight

[tlong 0]

Do you know of anyone that has had gastric sleeve surgery and have lost too much weight? To the point of being anorexic? I think I am at the point of losing too much weight but am scared to stop the weight loss. My mind tells me that I am still overweight and I have huge issues with body image. I have lost 103 lbs. Does anyone suffer from this besides just me?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Let me check. Nope, no problem with that issue. You should up your calories a little bit with healthy foods until your body weight stabilizes. I have lost 110 lb and have 40 lb to go in order to end up at 180 lb for my 5'11" build. I don't really know, but I think the real body image will catch up with your actual body soon. You could also try positive affirmations or hypnosis if you would like more efficient control over this process of accepting your hot new body. Congratulations!

[desertmom 297]

Look at your BMI.If it goes under 20 then you are getting to thin.Another thing you can do is go do a body composition,get the printout and believe the numbers with your head.

We are sometimes very critical of ourselves and our eyes just dont see what other people see when they look at us.That takes a long time I believe.

Think with your head about this,not your emosions and not your own eyes.If needed up your calories and the weight loss should stop.

[myafternoondesires 5]

I am just starting out so no where near your loss. But if you think it's cause you have a body issue maybe talk with a therapist and maybe that might help.

[It's all new 453]

I know someone who was sleeved and this became an issue for them as well. It was the psychological component of increasing calories and fear of weight gain that kept the loss going - sounds like a similar issue. My friend was also concerned about possible anorexia. We haven't spoken in a few months so I am not sure if the issue resolved - but I can say you aren't alone.

I agree with the previous post, counseling is important - preferably someone with experience with bariatrics, if not then someone with eating disorder experience. This is usually not a case of simply "eat more" - as you already know that is the solution but can't get yourself to do it.

[GreyhoundGangliz 1]

I am someone who lost too much weight. I weighed 95 lbs in August 2012. I was following my diet too closely and couldn't give myself permission to just eat carbs. Sounds simple but it wasn't. I am seeing a therapist who specializes in eating disorders. No problem gaining the weight I needed once we figured out I was anemic. Lots of nausea, fatigue, vomiting.......I worked so hard to learn a new way to live with food and my body and became "stuck" on rules. Also was having MAJOR issues with lactose intolerance (even with Lactaid pills). So it has been bumpy these last 2-years. It's a tricky thing; while the surgery took away the constant hungry feeling, it also took away any "comfort" that I used to feel from foods.

As far as losing too much weight, I knew I was too skinny but couldn't tolerate all the yogurt and dairy that I was trying to gain weight with.

Many factors were involved: anemia, lactose intolerance, psychological....

Currently, I still follow eating guidelines--healthy eating habits, 3-meals /day at least. Focusing on taking my supplements properly. No more dairy, even with lactose pills. Post surgery I became even more lactose intolerant, so much so that I completely avoid dairy. AND, Tums has lactose in it. This upset stomach thing was with me even Pre-op. with all of the major lifestyle changes and physical and emotional changes I couldn't figure out exactly what was causing all the diarrhea and vomiting. Ha! If only I'd figured it out sooner.....

My guilty pleasure for weight gain = Starbuck's white chocolate mocha (SOY)!

This post rambling but it's my first time sharing anything about my surgery on a message board or forum.

[smithpy 117]

Tlong you are not alone. Remember that losing weight is only one of the goals. The most important is to be healthy which you can't do if you are too fat or too thin. Give yourself permission to eat a healthy and balanced diet. You won't go back to your old habits.