ok, so to the outside world, doesn't seem like a positive headline, lol. but for me and us here this is a major positive milestone! I am 187 lbs currently, down from 308, and a BMI of 49.9. At 185 i will have a BMI of 29.9 and move from the "obese" category to the "overweight", category, so yes, overweight is exciting lol. Now i dont know if agree that just 30 lbs over what BMI says should be a normal weight, labels someone as "obese" as I look healthy now and most friends and family dont think i need to lose anymore weight. Also when the surgeon asked what I would consider a good end goal, i said the 180s and he thought that was a good goal. To be in the "normal" BMI range i need to be 154 or less.if that happens great if not i am happy with myself and progress 10.5 months post op. So yes, i will celebrate becoming "overweight" lol

that's so funny I was just telling a co worker that yesterday. I looked up my bmi and I was yay im about to be overweight. whoot whoot. !!!!

congrats!!!

When i got to a BMI of about 28 my surgeon told me I had lost enough to gain the health benefits of massive weight loss. I look and feel best when I am in the 24/25 range of BMI because i have a muscular and substantial build... if i get smaller I just look bony. I suspect that you won't want to be under 154, that seems really light for a full grown man! Anyway, you are doing awesome - hope you are really enjoying it!

milestone! 187, down from 308 "obese" category to "overweight"

@@nprcowboy

woo hoo

you are now "only" overweight!!!

sounds so funny to hear that as a good comment

since you are no longer morbidly obese

jump up and down, do a jig and a happy dance

all while you are chewing gum and rubbing your

"little" tummy

you've come a llllllong way baby

all the health issues you dealt with the first 2-3 months!!

you have come out healthier and stronger on the other side

keep up the good work

i know you will

kathy

congrats

sending wishes for good/improved health for wifey

SO exciting for you. That is a huge mile stone and one that would mean so much to all of us. That's the beauty of these forums, we all understand things that others from the outside world would not. Congrats to you on your accomplishment!