So I know most people reading this will either be pre-surgery or just after post-surgery and probably can't fathom my current dilemma but I am 11 and a half months out and have literally lost half my weight from 243 to 125.

I am 5'6". I went from almost busting out of my size 16 jeans to an unbelievable size 00 and XS shirt.

I I'm not trying to sound like I'm complaining because the benefits have been substantial , though the first two and a half months I question all of my life decisions. But I have not had an appetite ever since the surgery and I have trouble remembering to feed myself -even when I set alarms three times a day. I'm getting thin to the point where I can see my ribs on the top of my chest and through my back and am starting to feel like a skeleton.

Maybe it's just that I'm not used to being thin and once I get muscle tone I'll look normal but having a thigh gap and deflated breasts and seeming so bony makes me worried that I'm borderline anorexic.

I know the first thing people will ask will be have I talked to my doctor - the issue there is that April 22nd I moved from Maryland for a new job in North Carolina and my health care in North Carolina only started this week and so I am in the process to find all new doctors and don't have my ID number to make appointments yet.

Thoughts? Ideas? I'm laying here just trying to suck down Premier Protein because I don't have energy from being dehydrated and not taking in enough calories

You could cook a couple of meals and then portion them out in plastic/glass individual containers and keep them in the freezer. You can then rotate meals. As far as drinking, you'll find a way if you don't want to feel bad from dehydration. I work on a transplant unit with some very sick patients who are on isolation. I have a drink at my station. If I couldn't, then I would make sure to hit the break room every hour or so. Doesn't take long to swallow a couple of ounces. Keep a cooler in your car so you always have something available to drink. Tiny bottles of water in your purse. Premier Protein Clear has 20 g of protein. That will help with your water intake and protein.

When I was shopping around for surgeons, one of the questions I asked was the risk of losing too much. The unanimous answer was that our bodies have a way to regulate itself, and that the potential for that would be slim... granted that you are following the necessary dietary guidelines and meeting all your levels. 6.5 weeks post-op, I’m not sure I can maintain the necessary levels, but I’m told it will get easier. You don’t look malnourished, and actually fit. Perhaps, go to a gym, and get a free assessment from a personal trainer, and see what numbers they come up with.

I WISH i could have gotten that low so quickly. Im still struggling to get to the 130s. You look great. Im totes jelly. But DEFINITELY make sure you're getting your water if nothing else.

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19 hours ago, Torriluv87 said:

I WISH i could have gotten that low so quickly. Im still struggling to get to the 130s. You look great. Im totes jelly. But DEFINITELY make sure you're getting your Water if nothing else.

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I've had a lotttttt of stress and a tramatic brain injury since my surgery, my body and emotions have been chaos. Just because I'm a different number doesn't make it better, probably shows you are happier and healthier than me, silver lining.

Odds are you will rebound some. Most of us do. Usually around the two year out mark you will have gained some back.

Until the numbers actually say underweight I wouldn’t worry. If you want to slow then add some high fat things... full fat dairy, avodaco... start drinking a latte with half and half. But you look just fine you just aren’t used to it.

And know that anorexia is a mental illness. Being underweight is one symptom or manifestation. If you are concerned with being too thin, you are not anorexic. They desire being as hub as possible and almost always have body dysmorphia and believe they are heavier than they are. They are usually actually hungry and not eating is the way they exercise control when their lives feel out of control otherwise.

I would kill to be 120 or less! I started 8 months ago at 250 and now stalling at 147.. my first “ stall”... it makes me panic into thinking I’m stuck here... I better not be!! I’m only 5’2 though! So while people say I look rather small now- I would love to be extra petite. You’re tall so you look tiny too .. but I think you look great. Sorry you aren’t hungry. I also often force calories ... I eat lots of nuts and such! At least it’s healthy calories... I’m a size small and medium also. But pant size 8 almost 6... I’ve got a ways to go.... good luck to you and smoke weed if you want an appetite... if that’s an option. It sure works

Once you get your insurance going see if they have a nurse or dietitian that you can talk to. We have Cigna & they have been so helpful especially the dietitian!

I’m 4.5 years out and down 150. I had the same concern about 1 year out and my Dr said that my body would eventually settle into a new normal weight.

That did happen and I've been about 10-12 pounds above my lowest weight for quite some time and it's probably a good long-term level to maintain.

.......sometimes seeing a Nutritionist is more helpful than a Doc!

You don’t look anerexic at all, you look great! Your BMI is normal! Just try not to get too dehydrated! Eat when you need to. For a normal BMI I need to be 130 and I’m a few inches taller than you so I think you’re totally fine! Just not used to seeing it! Great job

You say you moved from Maryland I’m a native I’m getting surgery here at gbmc we have a great closed Facebook page where you can talk to the nutritionist and any of the 3 surgeons pm if you want ok

6 hours ago, newmebithebypass said:

You say you moved from Maryland I’m a native I’m getting surgery here at gbmc we have a great closed Facebook page where you can talk to the nutritionist and any of the 3 surgeons pm if you want ok

Yeah, I just moved from Gaithersburg, MD to Durham, NC. I got my surgery at Shady Grove

On 6/6/2018 at 12:21 PM, Monkeyfulbrighter said:

Trying to drink more, I can't drink alot at work due to cross contamination concerns

Are you allowed a backpack hydration pack? Might help you get more water in without having to touch anything with your hands.

2 hours ago, Matt Z said:

Are you allowed a backpack hydration pack? Might help you get more Water in without having to touch anything with your hands.

Absolutely not, the mouthpiece is exposed to the environment. No food, drink, chewing gun, putting on chapstick, etc. for my own safety. I've just been trying to remember to keep water at close break rooms and excuse myself when I have a moment

Just now, Monkeyfulbrighter said:

Absolutely not, the mouthpiece is exposed to the environment. No food, drink, chewing gun, putting on chapstick, etc. for my own safety. I've just been trying to remember to keep Water at close break rooms and excuse myself when I have a moment

Ugh that sucks!