Who sets your goal

[Staples87 1]

I have a question I have surgery on Monday and realize that my surgeron did not set a goal weight for me is this normal?

[dede0314 356]

My surgeon and I also didn't talk about a goal. I set my own goal.

[Ashlegal 525]

My surgeon did not set a goal weight his biggest concern was a healthy BMI. It was up to me to decide what weight I would be happy with maintaining. At this point in my journey (just shy three months post-op), I am not even thinking about a maintenance weight. I have for too long to go before I stop losing and I need to stay focused on my immediate goals; getting in enough Protein daily, making sure I stay hydrated, exercising regularly and taking my Vitamins.

[kjnrose 2]

My nutritionist help set my goal.

[Staples87 1]

Thank you!

[Steve Puckett 33]

I set my own goals but I was wrong. I originally want to / hoped to get down to 180# but statistics showed that I should only drop to 260 #. I sailed past 260 # and when I was 225 # during a follow up visit to my surgeon, he stated..." looks like your done with your weight loss, good job " . Then. I sailed a little slower down to 180#... Hooray !!! But, as I increased my exercise and watch my calories and Protein I dropped to 165 # and I am so pleased at this weight.

I would say that based on your activity, diet, your body will make its own decision

Edited November 22, 2015 by Steve Puckett