different goals?

[deaddemmama 474]

I am wondering if anyone's Dr set a goal for them that they think is to high. My surgeon set s realistic goal for me of 175-185, but I'd really like to get in the 150-160 range. I see so many people on here who seem to set their own goals. My surgeon had me put my " dream weight"- 150, s weight I could live with happily- 175, and sn unnacceptable weight- 200. Just wondering how everyone set their goals. I was told average rny Wright loss is about 85% of excess weight, but so many seem to lose more. I'm. 5'10.... am I being unrealistic?

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

My surgeons goal is for me to be healthy....that's all he'd give me. And heck, it's probably the perfect goal. My personal goal at 5'6 is 150. This puts me at a BMI of 24 which is just inside the cut off for a healthy weight.

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 210

[deaddemmama 474]

I like the way your surgeon thinks....I was really fit for about fifteen years and I have a vision of myself being that fit again of course that was fifteen years and a lot less chronic pain ago!

[ElleG 394]

My surgeon was the same. He would not give me a number he said I want u to be healthy and when u look in the mirror be happy with yourself and your appearance. I was sad at first, but now realize there is no pressure. I had my 3 month check up Thursday and the doc says I'm doing excellent. I was smiling ear to ear.

I set small goals and I'm trying to lose the weight one pound at a time, learn new eating habits and set myself up for long term success.

[TxDumplin 69]

My surgeon said if I lose 60% of my weight the surgery would be considered a success. He said 140 something for me....I say 125.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

I haven't maintained at under 230 in my entire adult life so being 208 and steadily losing at age 40 I already consider this a success. I haven't seen anything under 200 even for a day since I was about 16....I absolutely cannot picture me at 150 because oven never seen me anywhere close. If I'm a14 now, holy cow, what will I be then???? I pretty much consider every pound off an absolute miracle at this point!

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 210

[Lisa R 39]

My doc set my goal at 168 pounds. I'm 5 foot 1. I don't want to still be obese!

[kristlynngirl 184]

My doctor said 145. I am saying 150 but honestly can't even picture myself at that. I've not been under 170 since I was like 15.

[punkin 20]

My dr. Gave me a range between 140 and 160. I am 5'8" I would be thrilled at 175 even. So hard to imagine!!! I have been as heavy as 380 and when I started this I was 337.8. This morning 10 days onto a liquid diet I am already down to 322.8.

I can't wait to meet me.

[PittGuy 201]

I am not sure if my doc will set a goal weight. Is it best to shoot for the 80% that is expected to be lost or to shoot for the healthy BMI weight

[Krystal7k 243]

My dr said 115 to 120 I have never been that small

[ArmyOfMe 82]

I was never given a weight loss goal, either. Would have not cared if he gave me one, anyways. I believe, my own body sets its own goal and once achieved, it will stop on its own, unless I mess up.

Since, I am 5.5, I will be happy with 120lbs if I make it that far.

[Solveig Larsen 14]

My doc did not give me a goal weight,but he would be happy if 80-90 % of the overweight is gone.

I think I am 5.7 feet ( 170 cm) and 158 pound now,had gb last october.

I love the way I look now,and feel healthy,so happy to be in the "normal " range.

The importent thing is to get well and healthy and feel good about how we look and feel confident.

The number at the scale is just a number,look at yourself in the mirror and ask yourself how you feel,it have to feel right to you.

Big hug to you all,and lets keep up the good work!

[hockeymumzie 181]

I was able to set my own goal. My surgeon agrees with my size of body frame I'm never will be 165 or even 175. My goal is 200 but of i get to 199 i wont complain. My Norwegian/Bohemi/Scandinavian roots sure pulled through.

[deaddemmama 474]

You guys are right...a healthy bmi would be great. I guess I just stay with the program and be happy where I end up.