Not able to stop loosing weight ?

[iggychic 1,405]

There is actually a very rare disorder where someone who has WLS (of any kind) and they can't stop losing weight. But it's extremely rare and death is the final outcome. There was a gal in England who died of it a few years ago. Very sad.

But most people who think they are losing too much have inappropriate goals. Many people who have always been overweight just can't fathom a low BMI (low in the normal range). My sister, who is similar height and build to me, thinks that 150 is her perfect goal. That is still overweight BMI for us. I am shooting for 110 which is a healthy BMI and weight that I have found easy to maintain as an adult. She thinks she would be near death below 140....

So when this question comes up I have to say, you really need more details to be of any assistance. I know of one person who has not been able to stop losing weight...and she died. But again, it's so incredibly rare that I'm unlikely to hear of another any time soon.

BTW, there are healthy ways to increase your calories without resorting to slider foods. Caloric additives are used in the medical world daily for low weight patients of all ages. My son took them for several years. They are fully balanced for healthy weight gain and are available by prescription from a medical specialist in this area (not a nut...a doc).

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Unless she is an exercise fanatic, cutting down on the exercise is not going to make as big of an impact as increasing calories. It's the same (but opposite) as losing weight. It's 80% diet, 20% exercise. Calories can always be increased by eating more healthy fats. Avocados, nut butters, whole fat milk and cheese just to name a few. If it was real serious, I might consider adding in more starches because they definitely pack the weight on...sweet potatoes and corn are 2 healthy examples. Finally, if its dire desperation you could break rule number one and start drinking with your meals to allow yourself to eat more. More than one member here that I've talked to in the past has done this in order to train and compete in long distance sporting events. It's not dangerous once you're that far post op, just sip easy, gradually increasing the amount of liquid you drink. All it will do is allow you to eat again sooner.

It's a rare and unusual problem to have, but I can see how it can be scary to someone who has struggled all their life on the weight roller coaster as most of us have.

PS...another alternative is the weight gainers Protein drinks. These things are specially designed for body builders and they have huge amounts of calories in a small volume shake. Any GNC type store will have them.

[coltonwade 27]

I got a little more info , She does not work out and has reached her goal of 125lbs but it still loosing. She's going to speak to her doc about it , I think its a good idea for her to speak to them .

Like i said i dont know the details was just asking for some ideas.

I had heard of the wasting away disorder , I think she maybe just needs to adjust some things, Sometimes its hard to put the breaks on the way your eating if your loosing even to maintain .

Thanks everyone.

[alfredflores 0]

I guess you need to check with doctor . It might be due to lack in Protein and minerals which is causing you to lose weight. I feel you need to check with the doctor and consult it with him.They will be able to tell you better.

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