Question:
At 5' 6.5

I'm 9 months out, -107 pounds, and am in a size 16 at 197 pds. My goal is a size 10. I know we're all different, but is there anyone out there around my height who knows what they weigh(ed) at this size post-op? Thanks so much!    — mom2jtx3 (posted on May 21, 2002)

May 21, 2002
I am 10 mos post op, started at 289, and at 9 mos was down 110 pounds. I am now down 118. I did not lose for 2 weeks, and then all of a sudden lost the addition 8 pounds. Now seem to be stuck again. I am now in a size 12/14. Good luck.
   — Valerie M.

May 21, 2002
Hi, I am 5'6 10 months out, started at 341, am now 181, and I wear a 12 on the bottom, and a medium on the top, I was wearing a 14 about 10 lbs ago, so the size your in is about right, my goal is also a 9/10, I figure that I'll be at that size when I hit 150, which is my weight goal.
   — Carey N.

May 21, 2002
Well, I'm 5'6" and started at 297. I'm only 7 months out and down to 205 and in a size 16 (some 14's). I think it depends on bone structure too and how small or large your frame is and where you are carrying your weight. I think I'm fairly large boned (big hands and feet!) so I would be thrilled with a 12. My goal is also a 10 but we shall see. I have plateaued since I was 3 weeks post op. That is my pattern. I'll plateau for 2-4 weeks, then drop 5lbs over night and then right back onto a plateau. Its very frustrating but hey, I have about 95lbs gone and my goal is to have another 50lbs off. Not too bad! I also have a friend who had surgery 3 weeks after me and she is at 196 (same height and starting weight as me)and just getting in a size 16. But she has had too kids and has more of an apron than I do. I think your doing great! Remember, don't compare! It will drive you nuts!
   — Kris T.

May 21, 2002
I am two years out in August. I am 5'6", started at 277, and dropped to 187 over six months. Over the next six months I slowly inched back to 195, endured GB removal and have stayed at this weight for about a year now. I do have some endocrine issues being addressed, starting some new medications. I really am supposed to be on a restrictive lo-carb diet 95% of the time, but it is hard, we've all tried to dieting and it sucks! Sometimes I just feel I am the only WLS failure! I do wear a size 15 Jr. or 16 W. If I were to get a TT, I am sure I would wear as low as a 12- but I do not plan for another surgery. I would love to wear a size 10, love to lose another 50lbs. But my body's genetic makeup is fighting me. It's depressing. When I read all the posts about "I'm losing slow, I've hit a plateau" I just want to strangle them..... be glad they don't just STOP and never start again.
   — Karen R.

May 21, 2002
I am a little over 2 years out and in a size 6 and 8. I started at 255 and I'm 5'6". At 6 months I had lost 78 pounds, at one year 105 pounds. I am now down a total of 130 and holding fine. You can not really compare yourself with others. You have to set your own goals and stick to it to make this work. You can not really compare yourself with others. Just stick to yours and your doctors plan and all will turn out fine.
   — Donna A.

May 21, 2002
I wore 16's at about 205 maybe (whatever the weight, it was way too soon, but I had em on dang it) , went to 14's at 175. I have learned that sizes are bigger now than they used to be. Im in 12's now and weigh 165. I am 5'6 and 3/4 to be exact. started out at 266 and had surgery on 10/03/01.
   — RebeccaP

May 21, 2002
I carry my weight around my middle so my size stayed larger then some I am 5'5 1/2 at 200 I was a 18 at 180 I was a 16 at 160 I was a 14 at 145-150 I am a 12 comfortably I just had a Tummy tuck and when the swelling goes down I should be a 10..but I can not stand tight clothes so a really comfortable 12 is great by me I am a size med top my shoe size shrunk..from a 9 to a 8 that was funny because my feet were not very Fat but I have narrow feet now and my head shrunk a full hat size use to be I couldnt wear womens hats.. I had a mans size head not any more my ring size was a 7 now its a 6 I love this ....... I love clothes.. I bought some Victoria Secret panties ..size x-large should have bought the large or med and I am wearing a size 36 C all the cute bra's come in that size and because of the TT I can finally wear hi-cut undies with out a fat roll hanging out underneath of course my skin hangs in lots of places my ass..is bad.. my thighs ugly my tits need a lift my use to be double chin needs work all in good time I am planning on one proceedure a year Kathy
   — Kathleen M.