Indecision...or not?

I'm 4 1/2 years post DS.  At my highest weight loss, I was down to 175 at 6'2 and frankly, looked skeletal (very large frame woman).  I'm holding between 198-202 for almost 1 year now.  At my lowest, I wore a size 10 (I've got excess skin that I can't afford to get snipped and it tucks nicely into the front of my trousers).  Now that I've gained 25 pounds, I'm finding a 12 more comfortable, but I cannot help beating myself up about growing out of the 10's!!! (Old tapes playinbg in my head).  I'm almost 49 years old and a BMI of 26-27, which my family MD says is great for me.  So...whaddya think...should I try to pare down to the 10's for vanity or leave well enough alone?

If you are at a weight that looks good on you and more easily maintained, I would stay there. Size is just a number(I know, easier said than done). Being and looking healthy is more important IMO. Good luck with whatever you choose!

I think if you are comfortable with where you are, and healthy I don't see any reason for you to look skeletal and guant just to get into a size 10. Your current BMI is in a normal range, right? I know old tapes are hard to put away, but you should remind yourself daily if necessary, that you are healthy and comfortable.

Remember too that a size is just something someone else puts on the tag. When I was 16/17 years old I wore a size 18/20 and weighed 170 pounds. Now I weigh 205 and wear a 14/16/18. Go figure!

I agree with the others the whole point of having surgery is to be healthy and happy at least for me.  I would forget the number or at least try and find you happy weight instead.  Good Luck!

One more thought - that size on the tag varies by manufacturer, season, and year. It is not a hard & fast number, like your weight or BMI. Or comfort level, for that matter.

You're happy where you're at...you're healthy too. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 A woman with some curves will beat skeletor any day!

I'm 6'1" and would look completely ill at 175. At 185, people were asking my wife if I had a disease. I look much better in the 190s.

Scott

Denise, before you decide what you want to do and what you want to weigh, get your body fat % taken so you know what it really is. My BMI is 28 or there about; but my body fat % is in the idea 12-23% range. I used to feel like I should try to get to a normal BMI, but that would mean losing another 35 - 55 pounds and that just ain't a gonna happen unless I get cancer or something similar.

Kerry

Where would I get this done?  YMCA fitness center?  Sounds like a more accurate measure for someone (like me) with about 25 pounds of excess skin.  Thanks for the suggestion!