Anyone 5'0 tall with a large frame?
I'm 5'1". Lower body is smalll uper body is wide shoulders/ribs, thicker waist. Before plastis, very much an apple.
My good wt is around 112, which was a surprise to me, I thought 125 would be dandy. I'm around 100 now, which is skinny. Even I can see that. it it what it is, and it'll go back, it always does.
Using the elbow measure, my frame measures large. But I have toothpicks for legs. LOL
My good wt is around 112, which was a surprise to me, I thought 125 would be dandy. I'm around 100 now, which is skinny. Even I can see that. it it what it is, and it'll go back, it always does.
Using the elbow measure, my frame measures large. But I have toothpicks for legs. LOL
Michelle
RNY, distal, 10/5/94
P.S. My year + long absence has NOTHING to do with my WLS, or my type of WLS. See my profile.
I am 5'2" and I weigh 160. I wear 5/6 pants, and a medium top - probably closer to an 8/10 shirt, because I carry so much weight in my back (hoping that that goes away next!!).
I have set my goal for 126, right in the middle of what's supposed to be a healthy BMI, although I hear everything that's been said about BMI. I used the BMI chart to set my goal because I'm no pro athlete, and I don't have any special reason to think that the BMI for my height would not be apropos. I do have really muscular legs, and so I think I would be happy at anything below 132 - which, by the way, was my high school weight. (The crazy thing is how much vanity sizing has affected clothing. At 132, in 1978, I wore a size 12. Today, although I'm 28 pounds heavier, I wear a 5/6!!)
I have a medium/small frame. I could well end up in the 110-120 range. Like they say: "You'll git what you git, so don't throw a fit."
I'm just delighted to be overweight and not obese!
I have set my goal for 126, right in the middle of what's supposed to be a healthy BMI, although I hear everything that's been said about BMI. I used the BMI chart to set my goal because I'm no pro athlete, and I don't have any special reason to think that the BMI for my height would not be apropos. I do have really muscular legs, and so I think I would be happy at anything below 132 - which, by the way, was my high school weight. (The crazy thing is how much vanity sizing has affected clothing. At 132, in 1978, I wore a size 12. Today, although I'm 28 pounds heavier, I wear a 5/6!!)
I have a medium/small frame. I could well end up in the 110-120 range. Like they say: "You'll git what you git, so don't throw a fit."
I'm just delighted to be overweight and not obese!
I'm just under 5' tall. Taller than 4'11", but not quite 5'. LOL
When I was having my pre-op work done they did some scan thing to my wrist and determined I was large boned. They also took into consideration that I'm in my 40s and have had 2 kids before they set my goal for between 131 and 167. I'm definitely shooting for the low end of that. I remember being around 145 when I got married and that was heavy for me, but I'm not 18 years old anymore. Personally, I'll be thrilled if I can just see 150 again. Anything under that will be a bonus.
If I went by the "ideal weight for your height chart" I should weigh 95-115 lb. That's just unrealistic and ridiculous for me.
When I was having my pre-op work done they did some scan thing to my wrist and determined I was large boned. They also took into consideration that I'm in my 40s and have had 2 kids before they set my goal for between 131 and 167. I'm definitely shooting for the low end of that. I remember being around 145 when I got married and that was heavy for me, but I'm not 18 years old anymore. Personally, I'll be thrilled if I can just see 150 again. Anything under that will be a bonus.
If I went by the "ideal weight for your height chart" I should weigh 95-115 lb. That's just unrealistic and ridiculous for me.
"Without change, there'd be no butterflies."
Starting Weight: 308 Surgery Day: 295 Current Weight: 248
Starting Weight: 308 Surgery Day: 295 Current Weight: 248
I am 5'2 and the NUT has set my goal at about 165....I have large bones. She said that is realistic for me, and that it will be a weight that I will be able to maintain. Going lower I may not be able to maintain, and then would feel like I lost the battle again. I don't want that to happen. Personally I would be thrilled to be at 165, I have not seen that weight for years. Probably before my daughter was born 27 years ago!!! I had my surgery 9/18 and have lost 76 lbs since then. I am down from a 30/32 top to a size 1x...pants from a 26 to a 18. I am so happy I did this. I would not want to go back. I hardly take any pills, and my health is so much better. Before Iwas sick all the time. Knock on wood I have not been sick since the surgery. Would I do it again, you betcha!!!!
I have really learned alot from everyone's comments. We should start a "Short HOT Girls" Group!!! Honestly, I would love to keep up with everyone. I have no frame of reference for what weight would look good on me. I guess I'll just have to wait until I get there and then I'll know! I must say that I'm loving the compliments that have begun to trinkle in!
Kathy!

