On February 22, 2018 I had my gastric sleeve surgery I weighed 275 pounds now a little over a year later I’ve lost too much weight I’m only 127 pounds and I’m as fragile as can be? my skin looks horrible and I’m loosing so much hair I look sick like if I’m dying I’ve been trying to gain some weight but it’s just falling off idk what to do ?. Can I use weight gainer just to gain 15 lbs???

On February 22, 2018 I had my gastric sleeve surgery I weighed 275 pounds now a little over a year later I’ve lost too much weight I’m only 127 pounds and I’m as fragile as can be[emoji22] my skin looks horrible and I’m loosing so much hair I look sick like if I’m dying I’ve been trying to gain some weight but it’s just falling off idk what to do [emoji24]. Can I use weight gainer just to gain 15 lbs???

When is last time you visited your surgeon? What does he think? Do medical professionals think you are to small?

Seek professional assistance!
Sometimes we have been so traumatize that being healthy is a shock. I am sure your life has changed dramatically. Keep fighting for your mental and phyical health!

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The last time I seen him I was 147 and he said I was perfect at that weight I haven’t seen him since and I moved out of state a few weeks ago and lost 12 lbs in a week which is why I’m trying to gain a little back

Is it possible you have body dysmorphia? Hair loss is normal with this. And at 5'3" and 127lbs you are only in the range of normal--not close to critical loss. Chances are your body will reach an equalibrium. And then you will struggle NOT to gain. I would not honestly add a weight gainer if it was me.

What do you eat each day? Do you weigh measure and log your foods? How much are you able to eat at a meal? Do you eat 3 meals per day or what is your meal frequency? Do you have any food aversions/issues?

I think you look pretty normal to me? But my opinion is irrelevent. Sorry you are skeered!

Edited April 9, 20197 yr by FluffyChix

5’3” 127 pounds. Your BMI is 22.5 Normal weight. For someone your height underweight is 104 pounds. BMI 18.4

You may want to research bariatric centers in your area or find a dietician that can help you out.

If you don’t feel healthy at this weight, increase your calories and carbs to gain weight. If your restriction is still tight, Find less dense foods…Example peanut butter, sweet potatoes etc.

Hi there, are you taking your vitamins? Reason that I asked is you stated that your skin looks bad. If you are not start back but I agree with the others for your height that seems to be a healthy normal weight. And yes find another bariatric center in your area to get the help that you need.

I wish you the best.

14 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Is it possible you have body dysmorphia? Hair loss is normal with this. And at 5'3" and 127lbs you are only in the range of normal--not close to critical loss. Chances are your body will reach an equalibrium. And then you will struggle NOT to gain. I would not honestly add a weight gainer if it was me.

What do you eat each day? Do you weigh measure and log your foods? How much are you able to eat at a meal? Do you eat 3 meals per day or what is your meal frequency? Do you have any food aversions/issues?

I think you look pretty normal to me? But my opinion is irrelevent. Sorry you are skeered!

I eat pretty much everything I just don’t go crazy on junk food and I don’t eat beef or pork and I’ve been eating frequently because I’m trying to hold onto my weight but I can only eat a little bit at a time

5 minutes ago, Wanda247 said:

Hi there, are you taking your Vitamins? Reason that I asked is you stated that your skin looks bad. If you are not start back but I agree with the others for your height that seems to be a healthy normal weight. And yes find another bariatric center in your area to get the help that you need.

I wish you the best.

I am starting back up on my vitamins I actually ordered some biotin to help my hair and skin and I’m on vitamin E

2 minutes ago, lorena090 said:

19 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Is it possible you have body dysmorphia? Hair loss is normal with this. And at 5'3" and 127lbs you are only in the range of normal--not close to critical loss. Chances are your body will reach an equalibrium. And then you will struggle NOT to gain. I would not honestly add a weight gainer if it was me.

What do you eat each day? Do you weigh measure and log your foods? How much are you able to eat at a meal? Do you eat 3 meals per day or what is your meal frequency? Do you have any food aversions/issues?

I think you look pretty normal to me? But my opinion is irrelevent. Sorry you are skeered!

I eat pretty much everything I just don’t go crazy on junk food and I don’t eat beef or pork and I’ve been eating frequently because I’m trying to hold onto my weight but I can only eat a little bit at a time

I want to thank you because you’re actually making me think about my decision And maybe that’s what’s wrong with me I was honestly fine with the way I looked until I lost 12 pounds in a week

1 minute ago, lorena090 said:

pretty much everything I just don’t go crazy on junk food and I don’t eat beef or pork and I’ve been eating frequently because I’m trying to hold onto my weight but I can only eat a little bit at a time

Define "little bit at a time"? And how frequently.

IMHO, you are in a slippery slope situation. Cuz you're naturally afraid weight loss won't stop. But it does. And you aren't developing the habits that are gonna sustain you over time, once your tool relaxes more with age and once your hunger kicks back up.

Grazing is just a recipe for disaster...even if you have to drink some of your protein to get it in. Organized meals are very different than grazing behavior both physically and mentally.

And "a little bit of everything" is hard. Cuz you need to know how much protein you're getting each day--do you need to up it? How much fat are you getting each day? Do you need to up it? For many of us, eating isn't intuitive. We have to have a plan to know how to control an outcome...

2 minutes ago, lorena090 said:

I am starting back up on my Vitamins I actually ordered some Biotin to help my hair and skin and I’m on Vitamin E

Wha? Why would you EVER quit? No wonder you feel like you're dying. I'd go to the doctor and get my blood drawn for vitamin test...

My guess is the move has your nerves frazzled and you need to get back on your vitamin regimen. I wouldn't try to gain if I were you. Hang in there.

2 minutes ago, lorena090 said:

I want to thank you because you’re actually making me think about my decision And maybe that’s what’s wrong with me I was honestly fine with the way I looked until I lost 12 pounds in a week

Well 12lbs in a week would scare me too! ((hugs)). I really think it's time to get a visit with the V-E-T.

5 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Wha? Why would you EVER quit? No wonder you feel like you're dying. I'd go to the doctor and get my blood drawn for Vitamin test...

I never really did the vitamin thing because it was hard for me to keep down and when I was able to keep them down I wasn’t able to eat Just like the protein drinks I could never stomach them

1 minute ago, lorena090 said:

8 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Wha? Why would you EVER quit? No wonder you feel like you're dying. I'd go to the doctor and get my blood drawn for Vitamin test...

I never really did the Vitamin thing because it was hard for me to keep down and when I was able to keep them down I wasn’t able to eat Just like the Protein Drinks I could never stomach them

You have GOT to tell your doctor this. Vitamins are non-negotiable. You can do serious long term damage from not taking your vitamins!

I’m going to try to get into seeing a dr ASAP I just don’t have medical insurance yet