"goal" weight

Hey, Monica... I'm so happy to hear that you are nearing 100 pounds lost... can't wait to see you soon.

Like most people said, your body will know when it's time to stop, I think.

Dave and I are going to prom soon...fun, huh? I bought a size 8 dress today... who woulda ever thought?  I asked for help and the salesgal said, 'oh honey, your wandering into the plus sizes by mistake".....LOVE IT!

xoxo

Lori

Hi Monica, This is a million dollar question that I have been trying to get an answer for now since before I had WLS in March 2004.  Dr. LePort would never give me a goal weight and my Primary Care Physician gave me a round about number of 164 (which she got from some chart  that she had in her office.  So because no one would give me a goal weight I set my own! I decided that once I got to 150 pounds I would take a look at where I was then.  I started this journey at 335 wearing size 30 jeans 3XL tops and as of today I am wearing size 12's and M/L tops and weigh anywhere between 180-185.  I am 5'8 so I figure that I can carry 150 and be happy.   The hardest thing about this entire journey is waiting for your head to catch up with your body! I still find myself looking at plus sizes and XL clothing and then I rremember oh yea! I'm not there anymore.   Don't compare yourself to anyone, we all loose weight in different ways.  I have a friend that is the same height as I am and she had gotten down as low as 128 and looked great and she is currently at 145 and looks great also, so it's all a matter of how you feel. Also don't focus on size nothing will dissapoint you more than that, just focus on how good you feel and look. Kathy 335/185/150 goal

Monica girl, you look so good!!!!!  Dr Ali told me 145 and Im 5-8.  Right now Im at 154 and in a size 10.  Your body will just stop when its done.  I dont care what weight Im at its getting to be a size 8 is my goal.  Good luck to you girl. Holly