Question About Goal Weight?

Steve Bacher
on 7/8/07 5:29 am - Louisville, KY

Hey Guys, I am ten months post-op today. I saw my surgeon the other day and he asked me when I planned on stopping my weight loss. I was 458 the day of surgery and am currently at 248 which is a 210 pound weight loss. I started out in a size 56 pant and am currently in a 38 and even a 36 depending on the brand and cut. Initially I was planning on stopping at 220-225 but the doc said he was happy with 250. Said I could lose more if I wanted but he really didn't want me below 225. When I was in the military I weighed 195-202 and wouldn't mind seeing that again. I am 6'3" and my BMI is currently 31. My question is, how did some of you pick a stopping weight and do you think 200-210 would be an unrealistic goal? Thanks, Steve

Sean_B
on 7/8/07 5:39 am - Schenectady, NY

DS on 11/14/06

I went by BMI... I wanted to shoot for a BMI somewhere in the "normal" range, which is 18.5 - 24.9.... so any weight that gets you below a 25 BMI would be "normal"... I use quotations for a couple reasons... if you have a lot of muscle, you could in reality end up with singe-digit body fat percentage, yet still have a BMI saying you're "overweight"... so there is some lee-way in that. Also, so much of the country is overweight and obese, that when you get to "normal", everyone (including many doctors) look at you as if you're anorexic. at 6'3" a weight of 199 would get you JUST into the "normal" BMI range. at first, I set my goal at 185, which would have been a BMI of 24.6.... once I got there, I scrutinized my body in the mirror and then revised my goal. I know that now that I've begun a regular workout routine (weights) that I may revise that goal again to be higher as I increase muscle mass... but I'm pretty much there. wow... starting at 458, I can understand why your doc would be satisfied if you stayed where you are... that's one hell of an accomplishment. Congrats.

Pre: 324 Now: 185-190

cabin111
on 7/8/07 6:54 am

RNY on 10/09/06

Just a reminder Steve as you get toward your goal, there could be 20-30 pounds of skin that was not there 25 years ago. Need to take that into account when you look at body mass. Brian

carbonblob
on 7/8/07 10:04 am - los angeles, CA

RNY on 12/12/05

hey steve, the other posts are right. first, the excess skin weighs more than you were when you were heavy. also, i think you will just kind of settle into a weight that works for you. that's how it was for me. i run and lift and am physical for most of the day so i could consume a lot of calories but don't. so i stay at the same weight all the time like Dx does. i'm either side of 150 pounds and have stayed there from 7 months on. i slid way past my doc's goal but this is where my body seems to want to be. good luck.....carbonblob

Dx E
on 7/8/07 10:21 am - Northern, MS

RNY on 07/03/03

Steve, My "Goal" was the second I got one little toe inside the Normal BMI Range. Oddly enough, I didn’t make any alterations to my eating in order to stay there. My weight loss just stopped. In your case, I’m gonna guess you have a little bit of extra skin? Take 5 to 10 pounds off your overall weight To account for that. Also, I’ve seen where Docs suggest higher bone density for those who have carried excess weight for multiple years. Figure in another 5 for that alone. Take the weight your at and knock 15 of the top, at least until you’ve had Plastic Surgery if you plan to. Once you hit a stable weight that is considered Healthy Then anything beyond that is merely aesthetic or to give you More speed or endurance in sports. Yes? Everyone sets goals for different reasons. Mine was to be healthy and I made it. Best Cholesterol scores of the county! Best Wishes- Dx

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