Question:
I am 4'10 and 308lbs. Can anyone tell me how much weight I should lose

I am just wondering since I am so short.    — Janine O. (posted on July 25, 2002)

July 25, 2002
Janine, I'm glad that I noticed your question. I am also not so tall (5'1"). My insurance company says I should weigh 105 pounds. Ha! I think that 120 would be fine for me. According to the BMI index, at your height, you could weigh 119 pounds and have a normal BMI. I think, however, that everyone is a little different and you will know what is right for you when you get there. Also, I wanted to tell you that I live very nearby in Campbell, CA, so I would love to chat if you would like. One more thing, I noticed that you had Dr. Meriwitz(sp?) listed on your profile. I believe he is retired. Dr. Wetter is now seeing patients for that practice. He is my doctor and I have surgery scheduled for September 5. However, I think that with Kaiser the program is a little bit different, and I'm not sure you will be able to see him. Anyway, good luck and feel free to send me an email if you want to chat.
   — Amber L.

July 26, 2002
I am 4'11" and hope to weight 115-120. My doc. however, said he will be happy w/ 130. I am not a " slender" type. I see I will be kinda "full" rather than slim.
   — Cindee A.

July 27, 2002
Hey - I'm 4'9", 225# and know how you feel. A lot of the charts say I should way between 95 and 110. I would be happy at 120 to 130. Even though I'm short I have a large frame.
   — Deirdre D.