Do you think I'll b able to hit my goal??

[GetInMyBelly 80]

I'm 5.3 weigh 255. I start the preop diet this week , for two weeks, which is just Protein Shake from Bariatric Advantage and veggies if I want. My ultimate goal is to be 125.

[Tiffykins 673]

Yep, if you follow the program and make the necessary behavioral changes that are required for long term success. I honestly had zero doubts that I'd make my goal. I'm 5'2", started at 270, my goal weight was 150lbs. I hit 125-130 as my averaged maintenance weight at around 10 months post-op. Hit goal at 6.5 months so it's extremely doable. The challenge of life post-op, really comes in at maintenance level. When we can eat more, when our sleeves have matured, when life takes over and we've made goal. Losing was easy, keeping it off is the ultimate challenge.

[coops 1,790]

Hey,

I think goal choices are really personal... each individual will want/expect different things and each body will react to weight loss in different ways. I too have an ultimate goal but that is secondary to my surgeon's goal - there is a 14lb difference.

I wouldn't say you won't but it might take some extra effort at the last stage?

May I ask why you have chosen 125? Is it a weight that you were comfortable with before?

I know there are a lot on here that have lost over 100lbs and are below their target goal weight... so never say never.

Perhaps some goal vets will chime in...

G|ood luck =]

[GetInMyBelly 80]

Thank you. Yes, I was comfortable at 125 but my doctors also are all telling me that is what I should be to b healthy. Especially my pcp. U guys motivated me thank u kindly.

[SKCUNNINGHAM 298]

Yes I think you will hit your goal - just like I have no doubt I will hit my goal of 135 lb. I am one inch taller than you - 5'4". I have 21 pounds to go to get there. Just like TIffykins says - you have to work your sleeve correctly - but it is doable!

[GetInMyBelly 80]

Awesome! I'm definately going to b writing u guys in two weeks post sleeve for tips cuz u guys r my inspiration ;0) thank you