Hello Again Everyone!

I just want to take a moment and thank each and everyone of you for your comments and info.  I very much appreciate it.  I believe this exercise was the best way for me to figure out if my goal weight needed to be adjusted or if it was realistic.

I have provided all of the stats below, so that if any of you want to use the info to figure out something for yourself, they are there for you to see..

I was trying to figure out what weight I want to be aiming for considering my:
-  age      -  44 yrs
-  height  -     6 ft

BMI Info:
Underweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
Overweight = 25-29.9

Notes:
-     I personally did not do this surgery to be under or overweight.  For me personally I know I want to be in the normal range...  (That is my decision only, not anything I expect of anyone else...)
-     So if I take the first 10 people with a normal BMI, the average BMI for those 10 people is:  20.59 which for my 6 foot frame translates to 152 lbs.
-     If I average out the first 15 people (with a normal BMI) the BMI would be 20.95, which is 154 lbs.
-     If I average out the 10 people that are the closest height to mine, within the normal BMI range, I compute a BMI of 22.2  and the weight would be 162 lbs
-     If I average the lowest BMI's that are the closest to my age, the BMI would be 22,  and the weight would be 162 lbs
-     So...If I take the 4 averaged BMI's from above 20.59+20.95+22.2+22.= 85.74/4= 21.4
-     AND, if I take the 4 averaged weights from above 152+154+162+162= 630/4= 157.5 lbs
-    MY NEW GOAL IS 155 LBS (Was 140 lbs, then raised to 150 lbs...)
-     Anything below that will be gravy... if my body will go lower great, if not, I will be happy here...

All Stats Recieved:  (These were all formated into nice neat columns on my notes, but when I pasted them here, the formating did not carry over...  oh well...)

sia                            6' 1"        138 lbs        BMI-18.2    33 yrs           
avaava                       5' 9'            130 lbs         BMI-19.2    N/A
PeanutFreeMom         5' 7.5"         128 lbs       BMI-19.7    36 yrs
Fawn M.                    5' 5"            129 lbs          BMI-20.1    30 yrs
cyndyr77                5' 10"            143 lbs         BMI-20.5    32 yrs
jpconnie (friend)         5' 11"          150 lbs         BMI-20.9    39 yrs
Kim S. (Daughter)          5' 11"         150 lbs          BMI-20.9    16 yrs
LisaNichole              5' 11"         150 lbs       BMI-20.9    30 yrs
Bonnie S.                    5' 10"           146 lbs          BMI-20.9    N/A
stormy918               5' 8"            140 lbs         BMI-21.3    59 yrs
~ Leelee ~                 5' 10"        150 lbs        BMI-21.5    41 yrs
sassyjonz (surgeon)      5' 8"           143 lbs       BMI-21.7    46 yrs
nicolerobinson             6' 0"             160 lbs          BMI-21.7    N/A
Kim S. (recommends)      6'               160 lbs          BMI-21.7    42 yrs
KCN                           6' 1"             165 lbs          BMI-21.8    31 yrs
jass28                      5' 7"           139 lbs        BMI-21.8    29 yrs
LabLimo                   5' 10"           155 lbs         BMI-22.2    47 yrs
jpconnie                     5' 8"            150 lbs        BMI-22.8    42 yrs
reinventingBetty           5' 8"            150 lbs          BMI-22.8    30 yrs
missmaureen78            5' 9"             155 lbs       BMI-22.9    N/A
dw45                        5' 10"           160 lbs       BMI-23.0    46 yrs
youngatheart           5' 11"            165 lbs       BMI-23.0    56 yrs
Happytall1                 6' 1"        175 lbs        BMI-23.1    41 yrs
Kayla B.                     5' 9.5"         160 lbs        BMI-23.3    22 yrs
kiradot                      5' 10"          165 lbs         BMI-23.7    32 yrs
dcrowley33            6'             175 lbs         BMI-23.7    39 yrs
fromyourmother          5' 10"          165 lbs         BMI-23.7    36 yrs
sassyjonz                 5' 8"              160 lbs       BMI-24.3    46 yrs
Bubblishouz              5' 10"          170 lbs         BMI-24.4    25 yrs
Bette B.                      5' 10"           170 lbs       BMI-24.4    49 yrs
andrea73                  5' 9"               165 lbs         BMI-24.4    35 yrs
Leslie                         5' 11"          175 lbs       BMI-24.4    45 yrs
firewheelmom          6'               180  lbs        BMI-24.4    38 yrs
Beatriz A.                   5' 11.5"          180 lbs       BMI-24.8    N/A
Mandyplus2            5' 8"              165 lbs       BMI-25.1    38 yrs
Jen4404                  5' 7"               160  lbs      BMI-25.1    N/A
Lisa O.                      5' 10"            175 lbs       BMI-25.1    47 yrs
kayakinbum            5' 9"            170 lbs          BMI-25.1    40 yrs
koleary81                5' 10"           180 lbs       BMI-25.8    28 yrs
jtraverse                  5' 10"            180 lbs       BMI-25.8    42 yrs
Tabitha70                  6'                 199 lbs          BMI-27.0    39 yrs
justjoan64                6'                199 lbs       BMI-27.0    45 yrs
Amanda-DS             5' 9.5"           186 lbs       BMI-27.1    44 yrs

Ladies within an inch of my 6ft height: (from list above & always starting with the lowest BMI's)
jpconnie (friend)         5' 11"          150 lbs         BMI-20.9    39 yrs
Kim S. (Daughter)          5' 11"         150 lbs          BMI-20.9    16 yrs
LisaNichole              5' 11"         150 lbs       BMI-20.9    30 yrs
nicolerobinson             6' 0"             160 lbs          BMI-21.7    N/A
Kim S. (recommends)      6'               160 lbs          BMI-21.7    42 yrs
KCN                           6' 1"             165 lbs          BMI-21.8    31 yrs
youngatheart           5' 11"            165 lbs       BMI-23.0    56 yrs
Happytall1                 6' 1"        175 lbs        BMI-23.1    41 yrs
dcrowley33            6'             175 lbs         BMI-23.7    39 yrs
Leslie                         5' 11"          175 lbs       BMI-24.4    45 yrs

Ladies closets to my age of 44 yrs: (from list above & alwasys starting with the lowest BMI's)
avaava                       5' 9'            130 lbs         BMI-19.2    N/A
jpconnie (friend)         5' 11"          150 lbs         BMI-20.9    39 yr
~ Leelee ~                 5' 10"        150 lbs        BMI-21.5    41 yrs
sassyjonz (surgeon)      5' 8"           143 lbs       BMI-21.7    46 yrs
Kim S. (recommends)      6'               160 lbs          BMI-21.7    42 yrs
LabLimo                   5' 10"           155 lbs         BMI-22.2    47 yrs
jpconnie                     5' 8"            150 lbs        BMI-22.8    42 yrs
dw45                        5' 10"           160 lbs       BMI-23.0    46 yrs
Happytall1                 6' 1"        175 lbs        BMI-23.1    41 yrs
sassyjonz                 5' 8"              160 lbs       BMI-24.3    46 yrs

Sent me her info. after I did calculations:
genelle                  5' 10"           150 lbs        BMI-21.5    45 yrs
Melody E.              5' 10.5"          170 lbs        BMI -24            N/A

Thanks again...

Hugs,  Cindy
     

Hi Everyone!

I have a couple of comments and questions...

For any of you women out there who are really tall.  Please tell me:
-  Your height
-  Your age
-  Your goal weight
-  Your current weight
-  The reason why you chose that goal weight

Being so tall, I have always strived to be really thin.  Somehow in my mind I think I look more feminine the thinner I am...

My weight loss journey has made me take a real hard look at myself and my personal self image.  I would like to know if any of you also want to have a very low BMI and want to be very thin.

I am 6 feet tall.  My original goal was 140 lbs.  I have acheived that goal or near it, several times in my life.  But I never ever maintain my weight loss.

I recently increased my goal from 140 lbs to 150 lbs.  I did this for a couple of reasons:
1)  So that I could maintain between 140 - 150 lbs rather than below 140 lbs
2)  So that I would feel like a success anywhere under 150 lbs
3)  It seemed like a more realistic goal and easier to acheive and maintain

I secretly would love to fluctuate around 140 lbs give or take a few pounds up or down, but I also don't want to set myself up for failure.

I so look forward to your honest and candid replies.

All the best on your weight loss journey!

Cindy

Hi,

Sure thing, http://clos.net 

Make sure you have plenty of time to read because it is packed with information.

 The first few days, I would say little sips. I am one month out and can take a couple mouthfuls at a time. Like tow or three gulps. Thats about it for now. My brother who is one year out can drink 6 oz or so at a time. 
Hope this helps.

Can anyone explain or give me a link on this site explaining the differences between Mini bypass and a regular one. So many new procedures on here I don't know where to begin my research.
Thanks