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Sparklingbeauty53    202

Sparklingbeauty53
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I have never been thin. I have no idea on goal weight. I am not big boned. I picked 120 as a goal out of the sky. I am 53 years old and 5'3. Any help? Ideas?

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enjoyinglife    313

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HI. I picked my weight loss goal based on a formula I found on: www. obesityhelp dot com.

I used the estimated percentage of weight loss, which is 65%. If you want to use this calculator, click on "resources" and then click on "post-op planner" Just keep in mind that some of the weight you are loosing is muscle. I have heard it said that up to 15% of the weight you loose is muscle. My original goal with my Doctor and NUT was to have a normal BMI, which I now have. My goal now is to add 15 pounds of muscle back to my frame. Good luck and best wishes!

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shmily    424

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I was surprised when my surgeon picked mine!!!

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Baconville    578

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Mine has changed over the course of the year. My surgeon said I would "bottom out" at about 180. I always had 150 in my mind as my goal. I got there and kept going. So, in order for my BMI to be in the "normal weight" range I need to get down to 130, so I have set that as my new goal. I will be one year post op on June 25th. My weight loss has slowed considerably in the last month, so I don't know if I will make 130 (I am currently at 134). If I don't I am fine with it. I am at a point where the number on the scale does not mean as much as how wonderful I feel! Work your clinic's plan, get your exercise every day, and see where your journey takes you. From what I have seen it is very different for everybody.

Good luck to you!

Carol

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jacileggs    402

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I am 41 years old and 5'3". I chose 140 as that is the high of normal bmi range. I would be thrilled to be less. I am currently at 167 so I'm getting close.

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cutiepieinchi    158

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I am 5'4 and 280 . My surgeon said he would be happy seeing me at 150. I would be happy there. :)

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greensleeve    457

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I picked the top of the normal range for my height and frame. If I lose more than that, then that would be great.

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