5 feet 2 inches-female

Ok I went to the Dr yesterday and I'm down 76 pounds!!! The dr tells me he wants me to hold at 135 pounds. BUT absoulty not to go below 125. I can stop at 145 if I'm happy with the weight loss?!! WHAT THE HE$%!! I was thinking I would like to weigh about 120! At 120 I still fall into the "normal" range. He said for cosmetic reasons 135 is great and it gives me a few pounds to play with. I'm wondering what your Dr has told you about your goal weight. At 5 foot 2 - I think and know I look fine at 120. As with everyone else in here I already have people telling me not to loose anymore. I'm wearing a 12-14 in pants and a medium or large top. LOTS better then were I started but I think I would like to be smaller. BLessings Tonya

Tonya, I am 5'3 and my doctor told me that somewhere around 132 would be appropriate for my height. I am shooting for 145. My mother is 5'7 and a size 2 and feels I should try to go smaller than 145, but shes taller and I think I carry my size well. I know what I looked like at 155 and think 145 would be good for my body frame. I still got a ways to go. Just go by how you feel. We just had our 7 mos anniversary a week ago. How ya feeling?

Congratulations on the -76lbs. From what my surgeon told me, he gives you a range on how much you are too lose, but it is not approximate. I believe it is what your body will eventually be comfortable with. If you eat right and exercise, drink your water I know that you will get to your goal weight. As long as you feel comfortable with your goal, I wouldn't worry about what your doc says. Just go with the flow and see where YOUR body takes you. Congratulations on the weight lost! Fran 12/16/04 283/183/155

Hi Tonya! I'm 5'2" as well. My surgeon has set a goal for 145 (pre plastics), I'll have to have a tummy tuck. But I'd like to be closer to 135 before having plastics. Especially give that our healthy weight range starts at like 114. I'd be a friggin' knockout at 125! So although the surgeon is shooting for 145, I'm shooting for 135. Jen

I think you should stop losing when you feel right. If it is at 120 - then stop at 120. You'll know if you weigh too less than your body should. My doctor didn't really give me a range - but with my paramters, 165 is ideal. (I am 5'11). I don't think I would want to go under 165. I am shooting for the lower end, because I want to give myself some leeway - and not have to watch the scale religiously - or freak out if I go up 5 pounds in water weight! You have done wonderfully so far!! Laura

Laura, I am 5-11 also, and my doc's goal for me was the average of 165. My goal for me is 155. I want that 10 lbs to play with... Thats just me... Right or worng, I don't know, and not even sure if I will ever get there... but I would sure like to try!!! Susan

Tonya, I'm just over 5'1 my doctor wants me at 122 I'm at 139 now and very satisfied with my weight. My personal goal is 135 but it seems now that I'm close to that goal the doc might be right 122.. I don't know I'm already to a size 8 that's the smallest size I think I've ever worn. I've been pretty lucky no plateau's but one for about 2 weeks but right now I'm only dropping 1/2 pounds weekly and I'm fine with that.... Good luck listen to your body and mind. Renee

Wow... Lets see I am 5'5" and my Doctor set his goal for me at 175. I think that is way to big still so I talked to him and we set my goal at 149. Which puts me in the normal range. For my height the chart says 130-140 but I do not want to set my goal so low that I can never meet it. Jane

Tonya, Congratulations on your weight loss!! I'm 5'7" and started out at 257. Today I'm at 154. My personal goal was to get to 150. My surgeon's goal is 137; however, I've now been told that 137 would make me look emaciated. My BMI is 24.1, which is "normal". I have bones protruding in places I never knew there were bones! If I stay right here at 154, I will be perfectly happy. Hugs, Christine -103 lbs.

Hello Tanya, I am a MIA board lurker/board member but your post struck a cord. I am 5'2" and my doctor set my goal "range" between 120-125 lbs, which works for me. I can tell you at 134lbs. I am wearing a size 2 or 4 (depending on if it has stretch) in skirts and a size 4 or six in jeans (depending if it has stretch). My doctor set my goal weight according to my bone structure (which he says is small). I feel that my body will be perfect after another 15 lbs. because of the way that I like my clothes to fit (I HATE too small clothes on a body that is too big). So to make a long explanation short, I believe that your ultimate weight goal should depend on your bone structure and where YOU feel most comfortable/beautiful. I would not obsess about the numerical number (I do not)...I just use my clothes and their fit as a good guide. I hope my two cents helps you out and if not good luck in your search. ~Ela