I am 5'9" wondering what my fellow tall girls set as goal weight? I am 253lbs, goal weight 170 tentatively.

Hi, I'm 5'8" - 5'9", depending on who is measuring me. My goal is a slim size 8, no matter what the scale says. Since I haven't had surgery yet, maybe some of you can tell me if setting a size goal, rather than weight goal, is realistic. I am solid and will weigh more than I look, so rather than not hit a goal, like 140, for example, I'd like to enjoy a size and not worry about the number of pounds. Thanks!

First of all a goal of a size 8 is unrealistic. Being solid well that is another reason why size 8 might not be who you will become. What you need to do is enjoy each day with the loss of the weight going down and allow your body to dictate to you where you will land in the end. I am 5'7" depending on who is measuring me and I take a 14 in pants and a large in shirts. I know that I will never be an 8 and really don't want to. What curves I have I hope they are still there.

You must concentrate on the journey instead of the lbs. It is a long road with ups and downs and already you are making goals that just might not happen. Please enjoy the ride and worry about what your team says....

Hi, I'm 5'8" - 5'9", depending on who is measuring me. My goal is a slim size 8, no matter what the scale says. Since I haven't had surgery yet, maybe some of you can tell me if setting a size goal, rather than weight goal, is realistic. I am solid and will weigh more than I look, so rather than not hit a goal, like 140, for example, I'd like to enjoy a size and not worry about the number of pounds. Thanks!

I'm 5' 8" and wear a size 4. I'm 145 pounds.

It was not a huge struggle to get to this weight from my high of 280 pounds.

Vogue that is where I want to be and I am 5'10! Would you mind sharing pics? THanks and congrats on your success!

Hi, I'm 5'8" - 5'9", depending on who is measuring me. My goal is a slim size 8, no matter what the scale says. Since I haven't had surgery yet, maybe some of you can tell me if setting a size goal, rather than weight goal, is realistic. I am solid and will weigh more than I look, so rather than not hit a goal, like 140, for example, I'd like to enjoy a size and not worry about the number of pounds. Thanks!

I'm 5' 8" and wear a size 4. I'm 145 pounds.
It was not a huge struggle to get to this weight from my high of 280 pounds.

Vogue that is where I want to be and I am 5'10! Would you mind sharing pics? THanks and congrats on your success!

I have some of my recent post-plastic surgery pics on the cosmetic forum. Thread titled. "2 weeks til PS"

^{I'm 5'9" my goal is 180}

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I'm 6'0", started at 266, 14 months out now and maintaining at 172-176. Size 10. Feeling good at this size.

I'm 6'0", started at 266, 14 months out now and maintaining at 172-176. Size 10. Feeling good at this size.

This is 266 to 175

mine is whatever i end up as lol

i never set a goal neither did my docs i am down over 200lbs total i have belly thigh back and butt skin but as far as my size now goes i am pretty good uk size 16 (us 14 we are 1 size up from you guys) mostly leggings and elasticated waistbands i can go as low as a 8 knitwear i like a 18 sometimes a 20 to layer under it.

if my belly skin was gone i would be much smaller in dress size but you can;t really see it in my clothes i just dont go tighter for the bulge factor lol

just wanted to add i looked up height and weight for my height 6ft and its seems crazy small to me its a range of 140lbs-177lbs.

i am mostly skin and bones now to go down a further 60+ lbs seems crazy underweight to me

Hi, I'm 5'8" - 5'9", depending on who is measuring me. My goal is a slim size 8, no matter what the scale says. Since I haven't had surgery yet, maybe some of you can tell me if setting a size goal, rather than weight goal, is realistic. I am solid and will weigh more than I look, so rather than not hit a goal, like 140, for example, I'd like to enjoy a size and not worry about the number of pounds. Thanks!

I'm 5' 8" and wear a size 4. I'm 145 pounds.

It was not a huge struggle to get to this weight from my high of 280 pounds.

Holy $h*t ! 280 to 145 that's amazing ! I'm 5'9" highest was 280 I'm 192 now 7 months out. I only wanted to go to 175. How long did it take you? Again awesome job!!!

Holy $h*t ! 280 to 145 that's amazing ! I'm 5'9" highest was 280 I'm 192 now 7 months out. I only wanted to go to 175. How long did it take you? Again awesome job!!!

I got to normal BMI (160) in 10 months. The last 15 took about 4 months

Holy $h*t ! 280 to 145 that's amazing ! I'm 5'9" highest was 280 I'm 192 now 7 months out. I only wanted to go to 175. How long did it take you? Again awesome job!!!

I got to normal BMI (160) in 10 months. The last 15 took about 4 months

Awesome I'm struggling now with these last 17 and noticed I've been eating more but I believe that I am eating more because I'm working out a lot. Again congrats that's a job well done

I am 5'8" and maintaining at 145. Highest ever weight 272.

My heaviest recorded weight was 375. My starting weight for surgery was 339 and I'm currently 268. My 4 month surgiversary is tomorrow so I'm interested to see where I'm at for the full 4 months out.

I'm more of an apple shape because I'm thick waisted. My doc never discussed a goal weight with me so we will see if he comes up with one at my 6 month follow up. For me personally my first goal is 199 to be in Onederland but I'm thinking my goal will be around 185. It's hard to say because who knows what my body will look like by then so I'm staying open minded.