I will be getting banded on 10/5 and wanted to hear others short term goals (up to a year post op). My starting weight is 215, I've been on the pre op diet for 6 days, and am incredibly nervous and joyous at the same time! Let's hear your goals!

Short term for me: lose 45 lbs by 6 months post op, be able to tie my shoes without any hassle, get my chin back (no more face that turns into a neck), become less tired throughout the day, and to fit into a size 14. I would love to shop at Forever 21 and get "regular sized clothes", but let's be honest, that's more a long term goal!

My goals are 1) to not bust out sweating just walking across the room at my job, 2)for my knees, hips & feet to finally stop hurting and 3) to not always be the fattest person in the room!

to not have the appearance of a double chin in photos taken from a low angle.

mine was to wear a pair of jeans with a zipper !!!

instead of grannie streach pants.....

I have had a lot of short term goals. For me, it's the only way to do this and stay on track without being totally overwhelmed by the enormity of it all.

My first goal was to get out of the 400's. My next was to hit the 50 pound loss, then 100 pound loss, then get out of the 300's.

My current goal is to hit the 150 pound loss mark, which I am 4 pounds from reaching.

My first short-term goal is to get under 300 pounds by January 1st. I have 32 to go. Second, is to have lost 100 pounds or more by August 22, 2013!!

I, like Missy, have had many short term goals. It's the best way to approach this journey. It can be overwelming when you start and look at how much you want to loose and how long it will take.

My current goal is to fit in a size 12. Going shopping this weekend, not sure I'm there yet, but I'm close. Fingures crossed.

I want to have less pain in my joints. Arthritis in knees and hips and back. Ive had 4 back surgeries and am facing another. Had 2 rods snap in lower back. So being fitter to recover from another major back surgery. Also be able to get on the floor with my 1st grandbaby to play with her! ???Š

Mine is to get under 200 lbs

I had lots of mini goals as well....here they are in order....

To lose 10 lbs each month

To get under 300 lbs

To fit in an airline seat without over hang

To get under 250 lbs

To get under 200

To fit in a size 14

To fit in size 10 pants

To be 150 lbs. I am 18 lbs away. I am in the 10s as i am a tall girl. My husband says I am done...but I need to get to that number ....for me. And size 8s won't hurt my feelings.

I'd like to get below 300.

And I'd like my husband to notice!

Short term for me: lose 45 lbs by 6 months post op' date=' be able to tie my shoes without any hassle![/quote']

lol that really is a good one.

I would love to lose at least 28 more lbs by New Years so I can make it to the 250 mark.

Also would be great if my feet didn't kill me after work.

Another goal. Not have a muffin top with these pants I have. A month ago they wouldn't close at all. Now they do. So now, no muffin top with these pants

I have had a lot of short term goals. For me' date=' it's the only way to do this and stay on track without being totally overwhelmed by the enormity of it all.

My first goal was to get out of the 400's. My next was to hit the 50 pound loss, then 100 pound loss, then get out of the 300's.

My current goal is to hit the 150 pound loss mark, which I am 4 pounds from reaching.[/quote']

You went from 400 to 150??

short term goal for me.........to keep walking so i can build leg and knee strength

and to keep being positive and keep my want power going.