Question:
5'4" and 276.. Do You Think 135 Is Attainable?
I am 5'4" and currently 276, down from my high of 291 in january, my surgery is scheduled for sept 12th. My first goal is to be under 260 (myhusbands weight) 2nd goal is to be under 200lb and then i will be happy with anything under 175. but my dream weight is 135, do you think that is reasonably attainable? — s H. (posted on June 26, 2003)
June 26, 2003
I have similiar stats to you ... I'm 5'4" and started at 270. I'm
currently at 143, but am scheduled for a TT on Tuesday, July 1. My Plastic
Surgeon plans to take 6-8 pounds off of me .. That will put me real close
to 135. It is possible. Good luck to you!
— Mindy S.
June 26, 2003
I'm the same height as you but started about 20 pounds less...and I'm
sitting at 135 right now! Good luck! I think its absolutely attainable.
— Lucky Gal U.
June 26, 2003
Hi there. Yes it is. I am 5'2.5" and started at 282. I am currently
135 (but flux from 129-138). -Kim open rny 7/17/01 -150lbs
— KimBo36
June 26, 2003
Hello, Not just yes, But YES<YES<YES. I am 5'4" and started at
270 pounds, now 10 months after my surgery I am 160 and my goal is 134, 26
pounds to go. The weight loss is much slower now, but still weight loss is
weight loss. Good luck and reach - you can change your stars.
Leeann Norton 10 months post-op
— leeann N.
June 27, 2003
I agree with the other posts, but really it will depend on your age,
determination and body frame. I am 54, 5'2" and started at 272 after
losing my 10%. My goal is 165 because that is the lowest I could remember
being in forever. Now 9 months later I weigh 172 and am rethinking my goal,
maybe 150, but who knows.
— Tawnda C.
June 27, 2003
Hi Nancy! I sure do think it is attainable. I am 5'4" and started out
at 297 wearing a 22/24. I am now 133 and wear size 2 jeans and small top.
However, I do think rather than setting far off goals it is good to set
smaller ones as you go, but YES you can do it!
— Sheryl S.
June 27, 2003
Nancy, You bet it is!! I'm 5'6", started out at 271 and I'm down to
139. I'm 14 months post-op.
— Margaret B.
June 27, 2003
I am 5'5 was 267 and I am currently 145 (9mo post-op)and still losing(very
slow now). I am trying to make my goal weight which is 134. Good luck to
you:o)
— Sandy M.
June 27, 2003
While I think setting goals and achieving them are GREAT; I despise the
fact that we are all still ruled by the scale. If you look fantastically
thin at 145, do you still "need" to see that 135? Would you still
be happy? I hope so! Because you probably will look great. I would hope
that your goal is just to be healthy (and look great too, a little pride
& vanity never hurt)! and not determined by a machine that weighs us;
usually produces a number that is not always correct and causes so much
obsession/frustration. Perhaps just buying a goal outfit would be a good
idea. Once you fit into it, you've reached your goal- as long as you
continue to fit into it, you're maintaining- and the minute you don't,
that's when you get concerned. Scales (and our weight, due to water,
periods, plateaus and whatnot) are not a consistant form of measurement.
Toss the scale!
— Karen R.
June 27, 2003
That sounds like a reasonable goal. Preop I was 294 ( I am also 5'4 ) but
I will be happy if I get in the 150 range because I am big framed. Good
Luck
— Kris T.
June 27, 2003
You never know! It varies so much from person to person! Depends on a wide
variety of factors, many of which are known and some which may not be. I
started at 266 and am at 155 at 2 years post-op and have stabilized there.
With plastics I think I could get to 145, but was denied. There are many
here who have posted that they have gotten to 135, but my personal feeling
is that there are more of us who don't with this general height and
starting weight. I feel great and am so appreciative of the surgery. I hope
you meet your goals and feel great!
— Molly S.
June 30, 2003
Hi there! Well I am 5'4 & the first time I went the doctor told me my
goal weight was 150... but I just went for my 6 mth check up & he said
my ideal weight is 145. 12/20/02: 263 06/26/03: 185
— Beth G.
July 2, 2003
I am 5'5.... I started at 289 and its my 1 year anniversary exactly today.
I am down to 161 and my surgeon said my goal weight should be 135. Im
looking at my rear... and yeah, Im pretty sure thats where the extra 30 is
- LOL. So, yes.... 135 should be attainable for you 12-18 months out.
— Valerie H.
July 3, 2003
started at 238 5'3" and 45 yrs old and now i am trying not to lose
any further , i am now at 116 doctors goal for me was 130 .
— rhondan
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