I am 200 lbs and my goal weight is 135 (high range for my height). My surgeon says that I will only get down to 150 (which is still considered overweight). I have already lost 30 pounds getting ready for surgery. Is it wrong for me to think that I can lose more than 50 pounds after being sleeved?

I dont think there is a limit that you can lose,sometimes you have to be careful not to lose too much,because it can happen.

You can lose as much as you want to lose. It's up to you. You'll have to exercise and stay on track with protein and water, but there is no reason you can't get to your goal. You can also choose to change that goal if you feel unhealthy or don't like the way you look at "goal".

I agree, I think how much you loose is up to you. There are statistics about weight loss, but that is just that, a number. We are not numbers, we are people. I just saw my surgeon for my 3 month post op check. I had lost 50 pounds since surgery. He told me if I was disciplined and worked hard, I could easily loose another 50 (if that is what I wanted). So it all lies with what you want and how much work you put into it. You will do great!

I am 200 lbs and my goal weight is 135 (high range for my height). My surgeon says that I will only get down to 150 (which is still considered overweight). I have already lost 30 pounds getting ready for surgery. Is it wrong for me to think that I can lose more than 50 pounds after being sleeved?

Im 5'2" weigh exactly the same and have exactly the same goal...my surgeon hasnt specifically given me a weight that he thinks I will get too. Watching tonsvof videos Ive noticed that everyones weight loss is totally different. 135 may be my goal but that dosnt nessarily mean thats were I want to stop. Im going to give it my all and not be satisfied with a number that someone else has given me... Btw I scheduled for surgery june 8th, good luck!

what you lose is up to you i had to fire my nutritionist for telling me that i cant achieve 140lbs as my goal. How dare anyone tell you what you can not do ugh prove them wrong make them look stupid you can do it stay focused and work hard. Now go out there and get it

I'm 5'1" and told my PCP that my goal was 130. He said that I would be lucky to see 160. I don't understand why he thinks my goal isn't obtainable. I was 120 through college. I certainly don't think 160 is healthy for 5'1".