Goal Weight Number?
I still haven't had my surgery nor have I got a date yet. I go to dietitian on Friday to hopefully get my "pass" so that I can call Dr. Hagan's office for a surgery date. Wish me luck! I just wondered, where do you all get your weight goal number from? I have no idea how much I can hope to lose. Who gives you the magic number to aim towards? Thank you.
Some clinics will mention it, others won't. They don't want you focused on a number, but focused on becoming healthy and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. You can use the "average" BMI for your height, but I don't feel that it's always accurate. The general one doesn't take into account of those with big bones or those who are really active. If you pick a number, it doesn't mean it's written in stone. You can always change it later.
Cathy