Last 30 something pounds...

[jpaps20 20]

HW 298

SW 267 11/7/2016

CW 196

GW 160

I saw my surgeon for my 6 month follow up yesterday - he's very happy with my progress, I'm down over 100lbs. He asked what my goal was, I said 160- he says that's 34ish more, OOO that's gonna be difficult.

When I was heavy he (& my primary dr) were so concerned about that number & my BMI- now he says to just focus on being & feeing healthy. I get that - but I was a little discouraged to hear it's gonna be difficult - anybody know why?

I'm 40y/o & 5'7"

[Hellya 144]

I think it has something to do with statistics and how the average wls patient loses around 60% of their weight...I'm not sure. My dr's attitude was similar when I went in for my 6 month follow up. I still wanted to lose around 30 more pounds and while she didn't discourage me, her attitude was a little like "you did it, great job!" I walked out of their scratching my head, lol.

My opinion: You are an individual, not a statistic. You have done great, and while you should focus on being and feeling healthy--because isn't that ultimately what we want?--there's no need to throw in the towel or believe meeting your goal isn't possible.

[jpaps20 20]

Thank you so much for your kind response. Oh his comment gave me even more motivation to bust my butt for the next follow up appointment in December!
I do feel incredibly healthy, haven't had this much energy since high school - so I do understand his comment about being & feeling healthy is what my focus should be! [emoji4]