Poll: Those that made goal vs. those that didn't
The fact that you write, "we are all successes in our own rights," is indication to me that you have reached your goal, regardless of what arbitrary weight you may have strived or are striving for (preposition!!!!). The goal that is quantifiable is how do you maintain, or continue the downward track? Hopefully, the so called experts that contribute often on his forum will be able to offer some constructive ideas..Good luck to you as you reach to attain your lifetime goals, goals that are neither measured in pounds, nor TIME..
Darn the prepositions!! :) So few know that rule--I'm impressed!
Your point about maintenance is such a valid one. Really, that becomes the grand goal--eventually all this nonsense about who loses how much each week or who hit goal will be a distant memory and the goal of maintenance will be upon each of us. And when maintenance does come, my hope is that what I set as my personal goal will be what I weigh at the same time next year.
Thank you for your warm and supportive thoughts.
Denise
Your point about maintenance is such a valid one. Really, that becomes the grand goal--eventually all this nonsense about who loses how much each week or who hit goal will be a distant memory and the goal of maintenance will be upon each of us. And when maintenance does come, my hope is that what I set as my personal goal will be what I weigh at the same time next year.
Thank you for your warm and supportive thoughts.
Denise
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Start weight: 335 Current weight: 185 Goal weight: Whatever the hell I can maintain without driving myself insane!
*6.5 lost preop
Hi Denise!
I think this is a great post! Nothing wrong with asking opinions and doing a "poll".
I am 5'4" and decided on a goal weight of 140 lbs. I asked my surgeon if this was a good weight for me and he said yes. I was heavy all of my life except for a very brief period of time in my 20s (I'm 47 now) when I dieted (starved) myself down to 135 lbs and stayed there for about a month. So I chose 140 lbs to be close to that.
I reached goal at 13 1/2 months post-op. I was only walking occasionally and not exercising. So why did I reach goal? The only thing I can think of is that I kept my diet rather low carb. The only carbs I ate while losing weight were veggies (and occasional fruit) and whatever carbs are in Greek yogurt. I ate no bread, pasta, potatoes or rice. I also kept a food journal and tracked my calories and weighed daily.
I recently woke up out of my denial and faced reality that I had gained 11 1/2 lbs, and it was time to do somthing about it before my weight went any higher. My pants and panties were getting tight in the waist too. I went back to the same calorie level that I was at when I was still losing, and so far I've lost 4 lbs. it's not easy and it's not fun, especially after being used to eating more in maintenance.
Whether we reach "goal" weight or not, any improvements in our health and in our lives makes us ALL successes! WOOHOO!!!
I think this is a great post! Nothing wrong with asking opinions and doing a "poll".
I am 5'4" and decided on a goal weight of 140 lbs. I asked my surgeon if this was a good weight for me and he said yes. I was heavy all of my life except for a very brief period of time in my 20s (I'm 47 now) when I dieted (starved) myself down to 135 lbs and stayed there for about a month. So I chose 140 lbs to be close to that.
I reached goal at 13 1/2 months post-op. I was only walking occasionally and not exercising. So why did I reach goal? The only thing I can think of is that I kept my diet rather low carb. The only carbs I ate while losing weight were veggies (and occasional fruit) and whatever carbs are in Greek yogurt. I ate no bread, pasta, potatoes or rice. I also kept a food journal and tracked my calories and weighed daily.
I recently woke up out of my denial and faced reality that I had gained 11 1/2 lbs, and it was time to do somthing about it before my weight went any higher. My pants and panties were getting tight in the waist too. I went back to the same calorie level that I was at when I was still losing, and so far I've lost 4 lbs. it's not easy and it's not fun, especially after being used to eating more in maintenance.
Whether we reach "goal" weight or not, any improvements in our health and in our lives makes us ALL successes! WOOHOO!!!
Michelle 
(OH member since 2004 - new user name)
HW 285 / SW 270 / GW 140 / LW 135 / CW 185
RNY 6/8/2009 
Starting size 26/28, now size 12/14
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." -Hebrews 13:8
I never made it to goal and I am sure there are things I could do differently but on the other hand I am happy and pretty healthy so I am somewhat okay with that. I would like to lose 20 more pounds and not sure if I ever will get the gumption to do it. I am happy with the amount I eat and what I eat at this weight so it's hard to say.
20 pounds lost during two week pre-op diet.
I did make goal in 9 months. What exactly contributed to it I believe is two-fold. My body structure allowed me to get there and I complied with my post-op eating plan 99% of the time until goal. I did not exercise.
Goal numbers are oftentimes not conceivable for some people. I believe some surgeons or post-ops set unrealistic goals for themselves.
Goal numbers are oftentimes not conceivable for some people. I believe some surgeons or post-ops set unrealistic goals for themselves.
Proximal RNY Lap - 02/21/05
9 years committed ~ 100% EWL and Maintaining
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The quick answer, since I never set an official goal for myself, would be no. No goal set, one was never reached. I know that the graphic below has a goal weight, but that really was more of a "I hope that I stop losing around there before my Filipino mother starts force feeding me lumpia and rice" goal. I asked my doctor before surgery if he had a goal in mind. Very quick to the point, he said, "I don't set goals and your own is completely up to you. But I wouldn't be surprised to see results around the 220 mark." So that number was kind of rough benchmark that only existed for six months until I swept past it.
About the notion of setting goals in the first place and where they should be, I'm pretty ambivalent as to whether that's good or bad. The only thing that does worry me are people who want to lose 200 pounds, lose "only" 190, and freak out about those last ten pounds. Some even consider themselves failures. Good, God, forget about the last ten, what about the first 190? Focus on the positive, where you are now, rather than on the "could-bes" or "rather-thans." Be happy with yourself no matter what the numbers say. That seems to be a realistic enough goal.
Cheers,
chRis
About the notion of setting goals in the first place and where they should be, I'm pretty ambivalent as to whether that's good or bad. The only thing that does worry me are people who want to lose 200 pounds, lose "only" 190, and freak out about those last ten pounds. Some even consider themselves failures. Good, God, forget about the last ten, what about the first 190? Focus on the positive, where you are now, rather than on the "could-bes" or "rather-thans." Be happy with yourself no matter what the numbers say. That seems to be a realistic enough goal.
Cheers,
chRis
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