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Has anyone lost too much weight after RNY ? I’m nearly 18 months out and currently weigh 52kg
I’m fed up of people telling me I look too thin
I eat constantly even have reverted back to eating things which are not good for you
Been told to eat x6 times a day
Never ever thought is struggle to put weight on

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You are a healthy BMI of 19 at 5'4" 52Kg 114 pounds. A BMI of 18 is underweight. Do what you have to do to be healthy. Are you working with a dietician to get your weight to where you want it to be?

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Yes, I lost too much and too fast. My BMI is 20 which is fine, but my muscles atrophied and I had neuropathy brought on my B12/Thiamine deficiency. I’m working with a physical therapist to build muscle, balance, and stability.

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Even though those weights fall within the healthy BMI range I can well imagine that being at that low end can look and feel unhealthy.

Are their ways that you can gain without having to eat more like swapping low cal for high cal versions of the same foods. e.g drinking full fat instead of skinny milk etc?

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4 hours ago, Hoggles69 said:

Has anyone lost too much weight after RNY ? I’m nearly 18 months out and currently weigh 52kg
I’m fed up of people telling me I look too thin
I eat constantly even have reverted back to eating things which are not good for you
Been told to eat x6 times a day
Never ever thought is struggle to put weight on

Do you have a lot of excess skin? If you do, you probably are on the lower side more than you think.

if you want to increase increase calories focus on good fats, steadily increase portion sizes of healthy foods, handful of nuts here and there, do not eat fruit by itself include some cottage cheese or yoghurt, etc.

Generally though, what do you think? What does your doctor think about your weight? If both you and your doctor are happy, does it really matter what others think?

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Just had return consultation with dietician who is happy with me and will write my Gp he feels I have maintained a healthy weight for over nine months, it fluctuates between 52-55kg and like u say I’ve to ignore other people’s comments
I’ve been lucky on this journey and do not have any excess skin, it all went back to where it was meant to be
Thanks for your comments I appreciate the support

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