BrandiceLeSha 101 Posted December 25, 2017 Has anyone had people telling them not to lose any more weight? I don't mind being told that if I'm getting way too skinny.. But I'm not even at suggested goal weight yet much less anything on a chart. I'm 5'4 and 155 pounds. It normally wouldn't bother me, but it seems like my whole family is saying that criticising what I eat. I don't mind concern, but this just seems a little overboard. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XYZXYZXYZ1955 675 Posted December 25, 2017 I've seen a number of posts on this subject, and it often seems that family and friends are reacting to the change rather than making a legitimate assessment. Another factor may be that loose skin or some other changes make you look different/older/whatever. But a lot of people say these things become less drastic over time, so I wouldn't worry about that at all. Otherwise, you have to take into account what your doctor recommends and, ultimately and finally, the weight at which YOU feel your best. 5 FluffyChix, Nessy76, monalyssa33 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainbow_Warrior 996 Posted December 25, 2017 A few people think I'm exercising too vigorously and losing MASS too fast. 9kg (20 pounds) in the last five weeks scares a few people. They are pleased by both weight-loss and exercise but worry that I am losing dangerously quickly. 3 FluffyChix, BrandiceLeSha and AussieJen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigAussieGirl 162 Posted December 25, 2017 They might just be getting use to the new you. 1 BrandiceLeSha reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainbow_Warrior 996 Posted December 25, 2017 1 hour ago, BigAussieGirl said: They might just be getting used to the new you. No, there are a few too many naysayers among them. 1 BrandiceLeSha reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Marusek 5,244 Posted December 25, 2017 I received a few comments like that. As I lost weight I replaced most of my clothes. But I didn't replace my jackets and coats. Well the weight I lost was not only around my waist but also my shoulders became smaller. So when people looked at me they saw the disney character Dopey, because the sleeves went way below my fingertips. Anyways I replaced my coats and jackets and the comments disappeared. 3 FluffyChix, Little Green and BrandiceLeSha reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThickGirl5683 318 Posted December 25, 2017 People tell me that ALL the time... They always say "Ok now, don't lose anymore" or "what are you trying to do now ".... I always say "I'M GOOD, I GOT THIS" In other words LEAVE ME ALONE PLEASE!!!!! If I lose more weight, it gives me a little cushion incase I gain a few pounds..9mo post opHw: 240Sw: 232Gw: 160Cw: 1465'5Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app 2 Jeannie49 and BrandiceLeSha reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasMommy80 297 Posted December 25, 2017 People tell me that ALL the time... They always say "Ok now, don't lose anymore" or "what are you trying to do now ".... I always say "I'M GOOD, I GOT THIS" In other words LEAVE ME ALONE PLEASE!!!!! If I lose more weight, it gives me a little cushion incase I gain a few pounds..9mo post opHw: 240Sw: 232Gw: 160Cw: 1465'5Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile appYour stats are almost identical to mine. I am 5’6 and 239. I am hoping to have the sleeve in April and my GW is 150 (ideally 160 but I want to leave a rebound cushion). 1 ThickGirl5683 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThickGirl5683 318 Posted December 25, 2017 Your stats are almost identical to mine. I am 5’6 and 239. I am hoping to have the sleeve in April and my GW is 150 (ideally 160 but I want to leave a rebound cushion). I never thought I would get down to this size. You can do it!!!!!!Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app 2 TexasMommy80 and BrandiceLeSha reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Healthy_life2 8,324 Posted December 25, 2017 14 hours ago, BrandiceLeSha said: Has anyone had people telling them not to lose any more weight? I don't mind being told that if I'm getting way too skinny.. But I'm not even at suggested goal weight yet much less anything on a chart. I'm 5'4 and 155 pounds. It normally wouldn't bother me, but it seems like my whole family is saying that criticising what I eat. I don't mind concern, but this just seems a little overboard. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app It's an adjustment for them. I understand that its bothers you to hear "don't lose more weight" It may be out of concern or it may be a compliment. Reassure them you are healthy. It will pass with time once you are maintaining. It's hard enough for us to wrap our heads around the weight loss. Some of the comments kind of mess with your head a bit. I went to a check up at my surgeon's office. The nurse comment "if you gained 10 more I would look less skeletal" I was at goal 140 and a healthy BMI. 3 1 BusyMom945, FluffyChix, BrandiceLeSha and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kekc 9 Posted December 25, 2017 Your stats are almost identical to mine. I am 5’6 and 239. I am hoping to have the sleeve in April and my GW is 150 (ideally 160 but I want to leave a rebound cushion). Mine too. I’m on day 6 post op . 2 ThickGirl5683 and BrandiceLeSha reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrandiceLeSha 101 Posted December 25, 2017 Thanks for y'alls replies. They make me feel better. The comments normally don't bother me, but I guess the excessive amounts did with it being the holidays and being around so many people. And to give them credit, some haven't saw me or saw me much since my surgery in June. So, it probably was a shock to see me 80 pounds lighter. Lol, plus I've developed a shyness the last few months. I used to like attention, but now I don't like being the center of attention. And everyone has questions or comments since my weight loss is from past six months. But I know time will help that too.Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app 3 BigAussieGirl, BusyMom945 and FluffyChix reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WLS4ME33 60 Posted December 25, 2017 Your stats are almost identical to mine. I am 5’6 and 239. I am hoping to have the sleeve in April and my GW is 150 (ideally 160 but I want to leave a rebound cushion). FINALLY!! I’ve found someone in my same surgery time frame.lol. I’m hoping for late April early May. I’m also 5”6 and I’m 243 BMI 39. 3 FluffyChix, TexasMommy80 and ThickGirl5683 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sullie06 1,013 Posted December 27, 2017 I'm almost a year post op and I've been hearing "you can stop losing weight now" and "don't lose anymore weight or you will be to skinny" a lot lately. The crazy thing is I've only lost about 2 pounds since October (I was in a long stall) but people still tell me to stop losing weight even though Im technically not so I think it's just a reaction some people have. I've just been telling people I'm 10 pounds from goal so I want to get there before I stop and that usually shuts them up. 1 BrandiceLeSha reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BooBee66 104 Posted December 27, 2017 That's good if that's you I'm one year out and on a stall and can't seem to get unstuck . praying hardSent from my LG-K373 using BariatricPal mobile app 1 BrandiceLeSha reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites