This is exactly how I determined my goal weight! Honestly, I have never weighed less than I do right now in my adult life, so I am unsure what to expect. But, I figure 10lbs above being in the "normal BMI" range would be great for my frame. A lot of folks who started out at my starting weight now weigh 128-140lbs, and I can't imagine that for myself. I'm open to seeing where my body lands itself too... so if I go under goal, I'm not going to freak out about that.

Good question to get me thinking. 
I chose my weight goal based on the highest end of what was considered normal weight for my height.  This would also put my BMI into the "healthy" range.  I know that being 10lbs higher than that would be OK for me too. 
I guess we all have to have some mini goals to reach, and ultimately the "big" one.  GOOD LUCK to all.

Well, I have to say when I first started this process i went with the "goal" that the AMA establishes for someone my height/stature.  That figure was 140ish pounds.  Since my surgery and having met a lot of people who are my height and about my frame size, I've decided that I would look anorexically thin at 140.  So.. I've opted, instead, for a goal "size".  I would like to get down to a ladies size 10/12.  I think that is a nice healthy size and that allows me to focus on feeling good rather than a number on the scale.

Now.. don't get me wrong.  I still weigh myself WAY too much.  I feel like I'm not losing nearly as much as others... etc.  (I mean, I'm four months out and still have not hit 60 pounds.  I seem to lose about 5 pounds and then just sit for several weeks until another 5 disappears.  It's quite frustrating.  

Ok.. that was an aside for sure!  lol  So... I figure at a size 10/12 I will probably be around 160 pounds... slightly higher than that AMA recommendation but a healthy weight, I think, for me!

I had to take Pepcid for 4 months following surgery and knock on wood haven't had a problem wiith in the last month.

I was wondering how many of you have a goal weight in mind and how did you come up with that number.  I know there are scales and tables to follow but I am wondering if you use them or decided on your own what your goal would be. Thanks!
Stacey