BMI/Weight at Surgery

I just had everything you are wanting to have.  I had my plastic surgery August 9th (2 years after DS) and I am the same height as you.  It was REALLY difficult but I waited until I was at my goal weight and I also spent a LOT of time in the gym tightning up my muscles / skin as much as possible so I KNEW that they were getting ALL of the skin. 

My BMI going into surgery was 24 and of course that doesn't take into consideration muscle mass.  I went into surgery at 150lbs, and 17% body fat. 

It is really important to be in a place where you will get the best results possible even if that means waiting for a little longer and making sure your body is as ready as possible. 

 

If you have ANY questions at all please feel free to ask.  I'm open about all the dirty details

 

GOOD LUCK!   

I'm 5'5 1/2". I weigh 151.4 and my BMI is 25.1. I've done everything I can to be in the best shape I can be. I saw a registered dietician, set my calorie goal at 1200 and stuck to it, dropped sugar, refined carb (most carbs) and focused on protein and non-starchy veggies and one fruit, lots of decaf sugar free beverages, following the rules, working out--hard--one hour a day seven days a week, and getting support on the BOTT forum to lose my regain/baby weight.

That being said 145 was my surgeon's goal for me but my body will not go any lower, and frankly I'd look gaunt. I have a lot of muscle and loose skin. I asked my PS if I was a good candidate, if I needed to lose more weight or work out more. He said no, that I have about four pounds of skin to remove, lipo wouldn't be needed except maybe in the mons area, and that I was in excellent shape underneath, my weight is stable, and further loss wouldn't help. I trust his judgement and am scheduled for surgery Thursday. That's just me. If you've done E
everything you can as far as eating and exercise and you are stable, find a PS who has done a lot work on weight loss patients and seek her/his opinion.

Thanks again for all the info. It is what I thought when I asked the question. It's better to be in a normal BMI range, both for safety and overall results.

It is frustrating though because not everyone gets down to a normal BMI and of course I'm doing everything that is being asked of me. Gets annoying when you are gaining weight the moment you go over 1200 calories.

Anyways I'll keep reading this board to educate myself if I ever get down to 145.