Congratulations that is awesome. Well done

Congratulations! It's a new day.

Yay! Congratulations!

congrats! what a feeling to be normal

YAY!!! Congrats!!!

ADF108 wrote: »

My Dr did not have me set a goal weight.... is this normal? I have a figure in my mind of where I would like to be.... but

my surgeon didn't set a goal weight, but my nutritionist set a goal. his goal was to get my BMI under 25. I know some out there don't have much use for the BMI, but it does give you something to shoot for. once you get your BMI down, you and your pcm can figure out where you want to end up.

My surgeon didn't have a goal for me, but was OK with the goal I walked in with. I shot for a BMI that was in the middle of the Overweight range and was 20 pounds lower than I had been as an adult. I hit that goal (am about 5 pounds under it) and am happy with the way I look and feel. If my body wants to settle a bit lower, I won't complain, but I figure with getting older, whatever loose skin I have, etc. I am extremely happy with where I am right now.

I also believe that with the skills and habits I have learned through this process, I have the tools to hit a different number if I set my mind to it.

I wish for everyone to have a time when they are truly happy with where they are. Even if it is higher than your ultimate goal, don't rob yourself of the joy that should come from what you have achieved just because you are not all the way to where you want to be.

Rob

badhair56, Thaeda, & Rob, thanks for the words of wisdom. As always everyone is very helpful!

Sending up the fireworks to celebrate.

my doc didn't set goals either but I did, mini ones I have hit two and am on my way to the third, there is one more after that