When does the body stop losing weight? - ThinnerTimes - Gastric Bypass Forum, Lap Band Forum, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum

goingslimfast · 09-15-2009, 11:24 AM

It's been over 3years and 2 months since I had my surgery, and I can still tell that I'm losing weight and inches. My Dr. initially told me that he'd like to see my ending weight at 107, (not sure how big boned I was/n't) but when he seen me a year after my surgery, I weighed in at 127 and he did not want me to lose anymore weight - I was at a perfect size.

Well, as time goes on, I'm noticing that even my small shirts are getting baggy, and my partner the other day said that my back is getting really boney, and she can count my ribs.

I was curious enough to weigh myself at Bed Bath and Beyond (Ok I was desperate for a scale), and when I weighed myself, it read 155 lbs. Nice weight, but I was almost disappointed at the same time that the number was high. Not until I set the scale back on the shelf did I notice that the scale was not set on zero - it was set on 40 lbs. and why I didn't notice that at first, I have no idea. So, do the math, deduct 155 from 40 lbs. That makes me 115 lbs.

So am I losing normally? Should I worry? I feel fine and have this huge amount of energy everyday. What is to much weight loss? I eat 3 good meals a day, and even a small snack mid afternoon. I thought that I've leveled out with a weight... but I haven't.

watfam4 · 09-15-2009, 11:57 AM

Pretty much any of the weight that I've gained or lost since my 2 years has been explainable (i.e. more days at the gym, eating less). If your still loosing and you have not made any changes to your diet/exercise routine, you should probably ask your doctor about it.

katzz87 · 09-15-2009, 12:22 PM

Definitely check with your doctor! The "simplist" solution would be to add some protein drinks...but the "safest" way is to check with your doctor and see if there is some medical condition you're not aware of.

Personally, my body will not go below 171...argh!

Good luck and keep us posted.

goingslimfast · 09-16-2009, 07:21 AM

I've definately become more "energized" where I don't sit still. I've become a workaholic around the house, and I'm the first one up and the last one to go to bed. Maybe this is why I'm losing weight and inches. ??? Eventhough, today I'm going to read a book.

I will for sure keep an eye on my body...

mistymee · 09-16-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by katzz87

Personally, my body will not go below 171...argh!

Mine is stuck at 181..

I'll trade ya! lol.

Josephine · 09-16-2009, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mistymee

Mine is stuck at 181..

I'll trade ya! lol.

Uh who wants to trade me? I've been busting my ass for weeks and I'm still stuck at 332. Thinking I might have to take drastic measures and start doing 3 protein shakes a day and that's it. :|

katzz87 · 09-17-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mistymee

Mine is stuck at 181..

I'll trade ya! lol.

Okay, I'm shutting my mouth and NOT complaining! Actually I don't mind being at 173-175 (my usual weigh-in)...but I'd like to be considered a NORMAL weight (not slightly overweight)....but I'M NOT COMPLAINING!!! Okay, Kel?!? lol

mistymee · 09-17-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by katzz87

Okay, I'm shutting my mouth and NOT complaining! Actually I don't mind being at 173-175 (my usual weigh-in)...but I'd like to be considered a NORMAL weight (not slightly overweight)....but I'M NOT COMPLAINING!!! Okay, Kel?!? lol

Awww.. I'm sorry, sweetie. I didn't mean to make you feel bad. I know how frustrating it is, when you have a goal in mind and your body doesn't want to cooperate

{hugs}

poet_kelly · 09-17-2009, 03:43 PM

I'm kinda confused by your post. In your post, it sounds like you are saying your current weight is 115. But in your signature, you say your current weight is 144. There's a big difference there.

Also, you say your pre-op weight was 262 and that your doctor's goal for you was 207. Why did he even do WLS if he only wanted you to lose 55 pounds? Usually WLS is done for people who need to lose over 100 pounds. Now, to reach a healthy weight, I'm guessing you did need to lose over 100 pounds, 'cause 207 sure is not a healthy weight. But I'm all confused.

Kelly

goingslimfast · 09-18-2009, 09:05 AM

Thanks Kelly for noticing my weight difference in my first post. I did a quick edit. I haven't been on TT for a long time and have not had the time to update my numbers, but will today in my profile.