Anyone Else 5'1-5'2"??

[Chickie 15]

I'm 5"2" but always say I'm 5"3", started at 195 lbs a busting out of size 16, got down to 137 size 8, sometimes, very few times a 6.. and now I'm at about 155 in a size 10. Okay now tell me, why have some of you chosen to have such small goal weights of 120 or below?? I thought I wanted to weigh 130 but when I was 137 my husband said that is enough, don't lose anymore, you are starting to look sickly, you look great like this please don't lose anymore, so I stopped. I was a nice size 8, and felt great at that weight, I am truly amazed when I read that some of you are a size 0 or 2, WOW, I don't think I'd ever want to be that skinny.. Not for me, I need to get back in my 8 and I'll be comfortable.. So ladies, please don't feel that you have to get to a tiny little number, re-evaluate yourself when you lose weight, find a healthy, normal range for you, just my humble opinion.

My goal weight picked me. I didn't try to get down to 107lbs, but through a good healthy diet, and daily exercise that's where I ended up. And I don't look ill, or sick at all. I am not skinny, nor do I feel pressure from anyone to be thin.

At an 8 or a 10, I am still fat. I am tiny. I have tiny feet, tiny hands, and and am just a little person. So my current weight suits me just fine. Skinny is not actually a word I would use to describe myself. I look athletic, and healthy. Not skinny.

My weight does not define me at all. Nor does the tag on my dress. And I am sorry that you get the impression that it does, but you are very wrong about that.

[anonemouse 1]

I'm 5'3" and weigh 221 - about 100 lbs. over my ideal weight. I wear a size 18 - 20 and am all belly, which I can't wait to get rid of!

Ditto. Well, I was before banding, anyway. I hit 202 the other day and I am just about in a size 18 now. Actually, I can fit into an 18 and get them easily zipped, but they are still a tad snugger than I prefer my pants to be. I keep having to hitch my 20's up. Which feels AWESOME, btw.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I have to say that the nicest thing about the 50 lbs that I have lost is that I have lost 6" in my waist. It's so nice now not to have my stomach stick out farther than my boobs!

[TheGh0st 9]

I have to say that the nicest thing about the 50 lbs that I have lost is that I have lost 6" in my waist. It's so nice now not to have my stomach stick out farther than my boobs!

Congratulations on such a wonderful NSV. I'm an "F" Cup and I think I cried when I finally got my stomach smaller than my chest. It felt SO GOOD! I AM PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR HARD WORK!:clap2:

[Lorsbander 1]

I am 5'2''. At 232 I was a tight 20, now at 186 I can wear some 14's! Very excited about that! I have a hell of a time finding jeans/pants that are the right length. Even petites/short pants are several inches too long. Any recommendations that won't break the bank?

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Congratulations on such a wonderful NSV. I'm an "F" Cup and I think I cried when I finally got my stomach smaller than my chest. It felt SO GOOD! I AM PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR HARD WORK!:clap2:

Thank You!! I am not very big chested, so I really hated my tummy and belly sticking out like I was pregnant!

The band is the most wonderful thing ever invented!

[amykirk 0]

I am 5' 1.5'' and am wearing a size 22 pant at 225 lbs. I was 315 lbs and wearing a 32/34 to start. I guess I carry a lot in my hips/butt!!

[Mariposa Bella 3]

I'm glad to hear that you feel perfectly healthy at your weight, I was just saying that I would hate for some of us to feel like somehow we were not successful with our bands if we don't get to such a tiny number. For me, 137 was a great weight, so that's is all I meant. Maybe I'm just jelouse.. :bounce: I'm happy for you.. don't misinterpret my post.. I'm not the most eloquent at speaking or writing. I just want everyone to decide what is best for them, not for anyone else.

My goal weight picked me. I didn't try to get down to 107lbs, but through a good healthy diet, and daily exercise that's where I ended up. And I don't look ill, or sick at all. I am not skinny, nor do I feel pressure from anyone to be thin.

At an 8 or a 10, I am still fat. I am tiny. I have tiny feet, tiny hands, and and am just a little person. So my current weight suits me just fine. Skinny is not actually a word I would use to describe myself. I look athletic, and healthy. Not skinny.

My weight does not define me at all. Nor does the tag on my dress. And I am sorry that you get the impression that it does, but you are very wrong about that.

[Chickie 15]

I'm glad to hear that you feel perfectly healthy at your weight, I was just saying that I would hate for some of us to feel like somehow we were not successful with our bands if we don't get to such a tiny number. For me, 137 was a great weight, so that's is all I meant. Maybe I'm just jelouse.. :bounce: I'm happy for you.. don't misinterpret my post.. I'm not the most eloquent at speaking or writing. I just want everyone to decide what is best for them, not for anyone else.

I am sorry, but what you posted came off as really, really bitchy, and calling someone "skinny" is as hurtful, and nasty as calling them fat.

I don't tell people that they need to be as little as me, I never have, and I don't enter into the "what weight should I be" threads. Only you, your doctor and your body can decide what weight you will be.

And it's not about just "felling" like I am healthy at this weight, I am. I am not ill, in danger of becoming ill, or anything like it. I am totally unfilled, eat like a horse, and run 5km a day. My doctors all agree that I am perfectly healthy, and while I do not want to lose any more weight, I am fine as I am.

[OH Juli 15]

I'm 5'2''

At my highest known weight that I don't even put on the ticker I was 338. I was bursting out of 32s and 5XL.

At surgery I was 290 and I was wearing a tight 28.

Now, I'm at 220 and I just got my first pair of 20s! I wear 2xl tops but I've started buying XL's, and they fit nicely.

I figure at 200 I'll be in 18s.

I can't wait to buy petites just so I can get the fit right. I expect that will happen post TT, but it's on my list of goals!

[ellemay 0]

found this site Online Conversion - Women's Clothing Conversion

it says an Aussie size 10 would be a US 6. Sounds like a great goal size to me!

Thanks, I loved the clothes over there but at this size I wouldn't order anything online as it's hard to know if it will fit in the right places. Once I get down a bit I'll order some stuff that looks safe! :mad: Especially the stuff made for short people. Unfortunately the larger sizes here don't come in petite (I know a contradiction of terms) for height so it's hard to shop at times.

[wombat712 2]

My goal is 120 but I may stop before then. I have asked my husband to let me know if he thinks I'm getting too small. I don't have unrealistic expectations of looking perfect naked - I'm almost 40 and have 2 kids - that's not gonna happen :rolleyes

I want to look and feel good in my clothes and for my husband to really appreciate the new me. He's unbelievably happy with the current results so I don't expect to get below a 6 before he cries stop.

My weight range is 95-125 and I chose the upper end :0) And, as most goals - they are flexible :heh:

wombat

[ras141414 0]

62" started at 178 size 16, went down to 114 with the band wore a szie 4 but that weight was too low for me,

at 120, now and holding within 2 pds size 4-6...depends on what brand name of the clothes.

Hope this helps

diane in San Diego self pay band

mar 06

[Tootarts 0]

5'2"

When I was 245 lbs. I wore a snug size 22 pants and 3x tops.

Now at 178 lbs. I wear a snug size 14 pants and 1x tops (boobs haven't shrunk much)

[lawanda jessica 0]

Chickie you are petite like me.

I know you feel wonderful!

You look great!

I can only dream about my goal now.

Congrats 2 you!