Surgeon's Goal

I started my weght loss journey at 344lbs. My surgeon's goal for me is 200lbs. So far I am at 230lbs. Is it realistic for me to think I will achieve my goal of 170lbs.? Karen

Karen! YES! It is sooooo realistic for you to reach your goal! I started at 393... am now 220ish and my goal is 175 or lower lol... haven't REALLY decided ha! My surgeon's goal is 175... so we'll see when we get there

Karen, you have a realistic goal. Keep on plugging! I started out at 337. My surgeon says I have to lose to 172 to be considered a success. I think he's going by BMI. By gosh, I'll get there or below one way or another if I have to have it cut off! I'm at 218 right now, and I would like to be about 150. That may be w/ 15-20 being removed w/ plastic surgery, but maybe I can get there myself. I'm sure going for the 172. I have 46 more pounds to lose to get to 172. Hopefully, a few ounces a day will keep dropping off for a while now. I'll get there. In four more pounds, I'll be 2/3 of the way to 150. That doesn't sound to bad. Hang in there. Karla

Hey Karen: I definitely think your goal is achievable! Just go for it! By the way, I am SO jealous of everyone who GOT a goal from their surgeons. Neither my surgeon nor my PCP would give me one. I mean, I know I am quite capable of creating my own goal...but it is nice to have someone give you one! Good luck, Karen! I know you will get there! Hugs, Jersey

Jersey, my surgeon didn't give me one either! But I'm actually a little grateful that he didn't. I won't feel like I'm failing at anything if I don't reach it, and I won't be so focused on this goal. I go by what I look like, and I definitely don't want to be too skinny. I said I'd like to lose another 20 lbs., but that may be too much for me. If I lose only 10lbs. I think I'll be okay with it. April

You are doing so great I would ge tto 200 and then reevaluate. Small successes wins this race. Keep on going