Did you ever ask you surgeon why he picked the weight goal that he did? I talked to my doc at my 6 month visit about it. I am 5'8" and he set a goal of 145, at the last visit I was at 158 and in size 10. He said the goal weight was calculated by determining how much I needed to lose and what the average WLS weight loss is. (about 60-80% of your excess body weight). My doc then said it is definitely an inexact science since your weight/BMI can be affected by muscle mass and frame size. I am small boned but muscular and I have always been physically active. So, he said, the goal weight he set for me may be unrealistic when you consider the other factors. I do agree with you about the being happy where you are now if you couldn't lose anymore. I feel so blessed by my success with this tool and so happy with my newfound energy and a size 10 bod...it almost feels like being greedy to think of dropping 10-15 more pounds. Two years ago I would have wet myself laughing if someone told me I would lose 98 pounds in six months and be a size 10. I don't think your surgeon meant for your goal weight to be written in stone, or something for you to stress over. I have followed your story since our dates were so close together and I believe in your ability to use this tool as it was intended. You aren't being vain, just experiencing a little self doubt. You are a strong and rational person, you will be healthy and have a longer more enjoyable life now...and thats what really matters, isn't it? Take Care, Becky R 254/156/145 Size 20W to baggy 10s in 6 months!

I agree with you that being about 137 seems light too me too. I'm about 2 inches shorter and told I should be 145. Then again, I think your body will stop when its done. I'm not about to struggle to lose weight. I'll do what my body tells me to do. I think that "healthy" depends on you body. If you feel healthy now and aren't getting sick, don't have medical problems. Well then you are healthy.

CONGRATS!! i'm just a few pounds away myself and getting so antsy! michelle 277/181/150?

Angela WTG I AM SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! I am doing the century dance for ya HERE I GO WATCH ME NOW!!!! I can shake my groove thang a little better now that its not so big!!! LOL Just to think one year ago this was just a dream to us all!!! I wish you all the best along with blessed days CHER 248/171/144

Thanks Susie! Congrats on your loss! That oz is gone! I am in the century club! Angela