Question:
I am wondering if there is anyone who had a lower personal goal

than what the dr. said. My dr. says about 130 is good. I would like to go to 114-118 I am 5 foot and1\2 inch. Is this attainable? or am I just setting my self up for failure? I am almost 6 months PO and down 60 pounds I wanted to be at MY goal in 1 year I don't know if I will make it or not. I still have 50-54 pounds to lose.    — Lynne K. (posted on January 7, 2003)

January 7, 2003
Hi. I'm not sure if it's an unreasonable goal or not, but I do think that so early on that is a pretty big goal to deal with. I started at 350 and to think about getting to about 140 seems sooooooo far away and hard work. I have personal decided to take it 10 pounds at a time. That way it doesn't seem so hard and I don't get too discouraged. Do I think you can do it....darn right! We gotta keep ourselves going, but will your body go for it, that's the question, right? lol We all know how that goes. Good Luck and I hope you make it :)
   — NikkiCarter

January 7, 2003
The excess weight that you should lose is 65-85 percent. That is the percentage that is considered a success. Your goal may be different. Start at one goal at a time, and also have an 'ultimate' goal for yourself. When you make the 85% of excess lost, then consider yourself a success, and then keep on going if you want. That way you won't feel like a failure if you don't make it to your ultimate goal. I have lost down to a normal BMI/nomal body fat% and feel like a success. But I have not reached my personal 'ultimate' goal just yet. And if I don't, I will accept where I am because I do feel great! But just 10 more lbs would be just wonderful!
   — Cheri M.

January 7, 2003
Lynne, When I begun my WLS, I set my own goal at 175, I never even went by the internet if I did my goal weight would be 180, how-ever I have since then changed my own personal goal, I look in the mirror and still see 30 more pounds that I could shed, It'll take some work on my part and some restraint, but I think I can do it.... With your guy's help ! I know I can.... Everyone on this site is my motovation. I also have an added motovation, I've started a WLS group at work, I was the first to have WLS and now they're are 2 others out there at the work place.... gotta love it... Post op 7 months down 109 pounds
   — tannedtigress

January 7, 2003
Lynne, I have lost down to 110 at 5'1". That's 12 lbs past my ideal weight on the chart. My 1 year anniversary is Jan. 22. Don't get discourged, you can do it
   — lablady_29

January 7, 2003
Maybe. I'm 5'1", 110-115. I think my type of surgery & my post-op plan has MUCH to do with getting me & keeping me here. But I can tell you I was surprised. I'm surprised every day that I wake up normal sized. T\I've never gotten past the "It's a miracle" stage.
   — vitalady

January 8, 2003
My surgeon never gave me a goal. He just said by body would know. Well, I set my goal for 147. By 9 months, that was done. I was happy. My body was not. I continued to drop the weight though it slowed down to the point where by 12 months, I had lost just 25 more lbs. In December, I lost another 2 lbs. I fluctuate up and down between 110-115. I like it best when I'm at 110, but everyone tells me I'm too thin. My doctor likes 115. I have little or no control over it. When my scales go up beyond 115, I take a serious look at water, protein and exercise. So far, Praise God, it always comes back down. I'm trying to get to the point where I don't constantly worry about gaining a pound or two. I eat right and exercise and feel wonderful. That was the whole point, wasn't it.
   — Teri D.