Can you be too skinny?

Grant · February 9, 2004

My doctor set up a website log thing, which I haven't really tried except to look at it. I see where they put my ideal weight at 144 lbs!!

Now in 1973 I was on the HCG shots program and got down to 167 and with a barrel chest and big bones at about 5'10", my wife said I was way to skinny. It wasn't a problem for long, of course. So I'm shooting for 190. Let the other 46 lbs go where they may.

When I was too skinny I kept walking into people on the sidewalk. It seems that when I am larger, people tend to give me the right of way. Something I'd never thought about before. Maybe at the right weight I'll get the sense to pay attention to where I'm going!! LOL

Happy Trails!!

sassaay · February 9, 2004

Hi Grant,

You might want to check if your doctor's "log" is designed for "females"... because 144lbs for 5'10" sounds like a female weight and a low one at that. If you doctor is using one of those standard insurance scales which are always on the low end, then that might be the case... but 144 still sounds too low for a male.

I definitely believe that "one can be too skinny", me personally, I come from a family of hearty stock. I qualified for Lap-Band, but would definitely look too skinny if I lost 100lbs, so I am shooting for 75-85lbs; which by insurance standards would still be too heavy... but for me it will be just right. Where I am most comfortable and like myself and the way my clothes fit.

Take Care,

Grant · February 9, 2004

Hi Anne,

You've got it right. I didn't bother to look up the weight, I just sent the nurse a letter that I thought 144 for me is very funny, and asked who's idea it was to put that up there. I figure they're pulling my leg. In any case the goal is to be comfortable and be healthy so pick the weight that fits you.

I just noticed that you got banded this week. How are you doing?

sassaay · February 9, 2004

Hi Grant,

I am glad that you worked that out!:confused: A 5'10'' man at 144 would have been a bit extreme.

Thanks for asking how I am doing. The first 5 days were bad... I didn't think I would have such pain, but I know that everyone is different. I just thought I would be one of the "lucky" one's... but today I am feeling much better. Still tired, but not so much pain as the other days. Now, my biggest complaint is my clear liquid "diet". I am so hungry... thankfully, my doctor did approve 2 Protein drinks per day because those are the only things helping me not have to deal with hunger pains ALL DAY LONG!

Thanks again, I appreciate the support.

Grant · February 10, 2004

Anne,

I'm sorry you have had discomfort. The hunger is sometimes soothed by drinking Water more often. But soon you will be weaned to more variety. Is the doctor giving you meds for the pain and are you taking them as directed instead of waiting until it hurts? My wife likes to be a hero and wait until it really hurts. Then waiting for the meds to kick in seems like forever.

sassaay · February 10, 2004

Grant,

Thank you for the suggestion, I will try to drink more Water. My mom told me the same thing about the pain meds. I am taking Adult liquid Tylenol during the day and saving my liquid Vicondine for nights... but I do wait until I feel pain before I indulge. Well, there will be no more of that! :confused:

Thanks again,