Hello

[cfurrey 53]

My name is Cristal im about 9 months into my journey and currently awaiting a surgery date upon insurance approval! Im 25 5'6" 285! A couple people i know have the band including my mother! Although i have many health reasons to getting this i cant wait to lose this weight and look healthy! I find myself discouraged with my friends because they all think im gonna b really thin and as they say share cloths! Idk how to tell them i dont want to b that thin i want to b healthy so me and the doc decided about 170 is my goal! Even tho its a little over what i should be. I dont want everyone to think im not trying hard enough when i dont look like what **** expect in the end! Either way i just want to b healthy at any weight! Thoughts? Or words of encouragements?

[Grandma3 73]

Hi Cristal,

Just my opion but I think you should set your goal at whatever makes you comfortable.

I weighed 277 at my highest after talking to my doctor we decided 100 lbs was a good goal.

So I set my goal at 175, WHEN I get to 175 I can always set a new goal if I think I need too.

You can do the same, so set that goal where you you feel you need it you can always change if you choose.

Good luck on your journey.

[cfurrey 53]

Thank you before the weight gain i was a very well self esteemed 170 and full figure thats what i want again to obtain! Thank you for the support!