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When are you going to stop losing weight?

I'm 5 1/2 months post-op and I've lost 90.5lbs since my gastric sleeve surgery. I'm currently sitting at 192.0lbs and stand 5'7.

Recently, I've been received the comment "so, when are you going to stop losing weight?" Or "oh my, you really need to stop losing weight. You are getting too thin".

My BMI still is considered obese and my goal is to be "normal".

Has anyone else received comments like these from friends/family/coworkers??

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