Mixed messages

I finally went for my one year check up, I was really affraid that they would be angry with me for not having lost enough weight. Just the oppisite happened. The doctor and the pa both told me I should only loose about 10-15 pounds for my height, that I should weigh 160. They both said if I didn't loose another pound that I have been very successful , ane that I look great at my present weight. I am 5'6" , and weigh 173. I started at 280. I am wearing 10 jeans, 10-12 in skirts, L in shirts. The charts on here say that I should weigh 142. I went back to talk with the dietician, and she told me I should weigh 130! Which would make it 43 more to go ! I dont know who to believe or what I should weigh. Any ideas??

You should go by how you feel. Don't worry about the numbers too much. If the chart says 142, why would your dietician say 130? That's sound too low for someone who is 5'6. I am 5'2 1/2" and I am aiming for 130, which is still in the high range of normal, but I think that I'll feel great at 130. Go by how you feel. If you are currently at 173, maybe by the time you get to 160 you'll feel great. That's when you should start to maintain. This is only my opionion. My doctor told me that I should get down to 130, and that was his goal for me, and my PCP said that I should get to 120. Well, I feel that 120 would be too small for me, and I am going to be happy at 130. Are you happy where you are at now? Tricia

I do feel good where I am at, but the problem is with my stomach. I have always been bigger around my waist than in my hips. I can put on size 8 jeans, but the waist is really tight, pushing up my upper stomach forming a roll. They fit great everywhere else though. My 10's bag everywhere but the waist. shele

Hey Shele, I got the opposite from my surgeon. I'm 5'6" and weigh 155. He had my goal at 131. I laughed because that is just too small for me. He said if I lost to 145 then he'd be thrilled with that. So..I'm fighting these last 10lbs. But, I feel great and exercise LOTS!!! Christie

I would like to end up at around 150 after a tummy tuck and breast lift. I might need a little enhancement though, I am starting to get a little too much room in a b cup! I just don't know how much surgery would take off. At my consult, the ps said about 10 more pounds would be plenty for me to loose. I don't know why I am worried about it, It doesn't seem to want to come off no matter what I do. Good luck with your last 10! great job! shele

Your weight loss is great ... I just went back to my surgeon for my plastic surgeon referral and she told me to stop loosing . I am at 135 and she told me it should have stopped by now . But on the other hand she said my body must like this weight . I am 5.7 and was told I would stop at 160 .. opps .. looks like my body really liked this weight . I think your surgeons goal is right on the money .. keep up the great work .. Hugs , Natalie

Thanks Nat, you are such an inspiration!! shele