UGH BMI

Oh I'm not that serious! I just dislike the BMI scale, I think it's ridiculous! I know I'll do well. I'm not panicked. Thanks lady! 

I am in the minority it seems - I like and believe the BMI scale. It was dead-on when I was super morbid obese, it's dead-on now at "normal".

Glad you aren't stressing, your post indicates otherwise.

No I'm fine :) and in it for the long haul, not expecting immediate results. 

 to Karen -

It can be tough to get your emotions in check the first while - but it is important to do so.    Try and find an even keel while you go thru the ups and downs of wls

Agreed with Karen. Also, the BMI chart isn't the best guideline to use. It doesn't look at your bone structure or muscle. I can wear a size 2-6 and my BMI often will float into the "overweight" category (with a pound or two on). It used to bother me, but I learned to stop worrying about numbers...scale...BMI...sizes, and just live healthily. I hope you can do the same. Breathe and let the new tool you've been granted work. 

I'm 6'3" and built like a brick-****house.  My "goal" weight, so they say, is 180lbs.  I would look like a walking skeleton at 180 lbs.  I'm listening to my body and my doctors who tell me to focus on the 225 - 250 lb range.  Those BMI calculators leave a lot to be desired, so step back and focus on drinking your water, getting in your protein and moving your body.  Don't make this whole adventure any more difficult than it already is.  Be proud of what you've already achieved and look forward to feeling even better tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day ...

TES

Have you had your body fat tested? I had mine done and my lean mass is about 138lb... when I wouldn't hit the "normal" BMI range until 145i****hat might be a good measure, too.

No but I should! Good suggestion!

Thanks Tes, I am proud of my hard work thus far! And very much looking forward to the future. And I agree, they do leave a lot to be desired. I will not pay much attention to them anymore.

I'm 5'3". Highest weight was 255. On surgery day I was 242. Today, 13 weeks later, I have 25 pounds until I am no longer obese. You can do this! WE can do this! Just work your plan one day at a time. Embrace each day and each victory as you move closer. You will get there. The time will fly by and when you look up you'll see the finish line.