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I know this is a very specific thread, but I was wondering if anyone else is 5'6" and, if so, what weight/size you are?

Thanks for helping out...I'm just looking for some inspiration.

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I am 5'6" and I am now at goal. The last time I was weighed was at my doc's office (I don't own a scale) and I weighed 142 lbs. I still wear fairly big sizes compared to some who are my size, a loose fitting size 10 pant and an XL sweater. This is because I am thick in the waist and I have broad shoulders. All of my weight was carried on my torso when I was overweight. I have always had slim arms and legs and bony hands and feet. I gained weight like my mum did. We both got fat after we hit menopause and we gained it all on our trunks. My mum used to say that she looked like a pregnant spider! And so did I! :) Too much information, eh. :Banane20:

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Jennie:

I'm 5'7". I started out at 324 and I'm down to 232.5 this morning. I didn't update my ticker yet. I think I'll be happy at 160, or size 12 - whichever comes first. I started doing a modified weight watchers diet on 4/23, so in 7 1/2 months I've lost 91.5 pounds and I feel much better - physically and mentally.

I get inspired by looking at the before & after pictures. Take a look.

Good luck.

Sue

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Well, I am 5'6". I started at 280 and wore a size 24/3X. Some things were getting tight, but I like my clothes loose and non restrictive. Now I am looking at Onderland any day, but not there yet. I can comfortably wear size 14W pants and I have a pair of 18 jeans. My 1X tops and sweaters fit nice and loose, and just this week I tried on some 18 blouses that actually were a little too big for today's styles. (These were old--from the 80's when things were oversized.) I do carry a lot of weight in my shoulders and upper back (not chest). I have a large frame--I wear size 11 shoes and 7 1/2 glove. (I'm a nurse, and often have to wear sterile gloves to assist with procedures.) My goal is 145, but I am hoping to be able to afford a Tummy Tuck so I may end up around 140-ish.

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Hi. I'm 5'6 and I started at 224 lbs and size 16/18. I was banded on 09/01/06. My goal was 150 lbs and size 8. I have passed that and I'm now 144 lbs and a size 4/6.

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I'm 5' 6" and I started at 280, size 22/24, I'm between 195 and 210 (hovering a bit lately) and I'm a 14/16. When I'm at 195 I'm a solid 14.

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I'm 5'6", was 305 at my highest, was banded on Monday 12-3, and am now at 285. I was growing out of 26/28 . . . and obviously have a LONG way to go because I want to end up around 140. I can't wait to have to go to the thrift shop to find some smaller clothes!

Chris

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I am 5'6", weigh 215, and am moving into a size 16, or 1x. My 18's are getting too big! :clap2:

Almost the same stats here...I'm 5'7 and moving into 16 pants, 14/16 tops @ 211ish

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I'm just a tad over 5'6 and I started at 316 in a size 24. I can squueeeze in a size 22 but I like 'em loose and comfy. I've only lost about 6 lbs so no difference in the pants size yet. I can't wait to be a 10. Shooot, I can't wait to be a 14!

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I'm 5'5 and weigh 220. I have been this weight (give or take 8 or 9 pounds) for a year. I wear a size 20. I got my 3rd fill today and am at 2cc. and am finally feeling some restriction. Hopefully I can start losing weight now.

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