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I haven't been sleeved yet, but I was wondering am I the only one that doesn't have a goal weight? I don't necessarily want to be skinny I just want to be healthy. I've been overweight my whole life so any weight I lose I will be grateful for. I think when I get physically, mentally, and emotionally comfortable in my own skin I think I will be happy. For the people that do set goal weights, does it make the weight loss more like a challenge? Was there a reason you choose that goal weight? Just curious. TIA

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I'm still pre-op, but I set my weight goal for a healthy BMI because, to me, it doesn't make sense to do this and still be overweight or obese. I have seen so many people on here accomplish such great weight loss and I am definitely dedicated to doing the necessary work to get there, so I don't think that having a goal weight will make losing any more difficult, just more rewarding.

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I agree with icon23. I've set my own goal at this point. I too am pre-op, and though I met with my surgeon on the initial consult, I failed to discuss a goal with him. Now that I'm submitted for insurance approval, I plan to discuss this with him when we meet again.

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I am not set on a specific weight either. I chose a normal weight for someone my height, but the number means little. I am looking to be the healthiest me I can be whatever weight that may be.

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I'm still pre-op' date=' but I set my weight goal for a healthy BMI because, to me, it doesn't make sense to do this and still be overweight or obese. I have seen so many people on here accomplish such great weight loss and I am definitely dedicated to doing the necessary work to get there, so I don't think that having a goal weight will make losing any more difficult, just more rewarding.[/quote']

I didn't set a goal either. But this makes so much sense!! I'm pre-sleeve and feel like I have an insurmountable amount of weight to lose. But I know that I must have faith that this can be done!

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I'm still pre-op' date=' but I set my weight goal for a healthy BMI because, to me, it doesn't make sense to do this and still be overweight or obese. I have seen so many people on here accomplish such great weight loss and I am definitely dedicated to doing the necessary work to get there, so I don't think that having a goal weight will make losing any more difficult, just more rewarding.[/quote']

I didn't set a goal either. But this makes so much sense!! I'm pre-sleeve and feel like I have an insurmountable amount of weight to lose. But I know that I must have faith that this can be done!

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