Hi--I'm just beginning all this, and wondered, how does one decide on a goal weight? From a "chart" based on height, or as a mutually agreed upon number with the surgeon?

Or do you just pick a number yourself?

Just curious as I look at all the "tickers" and wonder what my goal would be.

Thanks for all responses!!

Carol

There's many different ways people come up with their goal weight. Sometimes it can be from a chart, sometimes it's just a number that the person and their doc feels would be right for them. Personally, I looked at a few charts, and thinking about my lowest weight and how I felt then, I came up with my goal number. Keep in mind that a goal weight can always change too. You might get down to a certain place and feel that's where you want to stay. Or you might get there and decide to lose 10 more. There's no right or wrong here.

I looked at the BMI chart and opted for the middle number in the healthy range. That put me losing 64 pounds to end up at 120. My doctor said I should try to lose 50 pounds though. I know I'd be happy with the 50 pound loss, so we'll see as I get there.

Good luck!

I just looked to see what I would be at with a BMI of 25. That's the high end of normal weight. When I get there I'll probably create a new goal.