Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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debsue123 05/05/2012

Hi..I wonder if anybody else checked this and I have to ask my doc about it because it really bothers me. I weigh 375lbs right now. I am considered "Super morbidly obese" (seriously my BMI is 54.7). If I go down to my goal weight set by the doctors which is 170 because I am 5'10"tall, my BMI will still be in the "obese" range. What's that about????? I would have to lose even more weight and for my size frame I would look terrible.
Has anybody else have this dilema?
debby

deleted_user 05/05/2012

I ignore doctors charts. They put us all in categories and don't consider our differences. You'll know when you are at your healthy weight. I believe you will know it better then your doctor reading it off a chart.

deleted_user 05/05/2012

There are lots of female athletes who are in the "obese" category because they have so much muscle and it weighs more than fat does.

The charts are just a guideline and definitely imperfect.

Just get to a weight where you feel good. I started at 305lbs and I'm planning to try to get to 150lbs. I'm 5'6" and 37 years old.

deleted_user 05/05/2012

I agree with happymom who said to ignore the doctor's charts. According to one doctor's chart, I'm supposed to weigh 129 to be "normal" weight. My goal weight that my surgeon and I have set for myself is 160. Yes, I'll still be overweight but I'll be alot healthier than when I was 329!

Do what feels right to YOU! It's your body and you'll know what's right for you! Good luck!!

Laurie

deleted_user 05/05/2012

Oh and btw, my BMI was 56.5. Right now its at 38.1 so I've dropped almost 20 BMI points.

Laurie

deleted_user 05/05/2012

everyone is shaped different, and I dont think it is accurate to give a weight based on height alone seeing as though bone structure and muscle mass varies from person to person. I am 5'6 and was given a goal weight of 160-165lbs. So as others said I would just ignore the charts and you will know when you feel you are at a healthy weight.

deleted_user 05/05/2012

What-evs, you will be healthy! Normal smormal, you are a tall lady. When you get there, see how you feel and look, it could be perfect for you. Remember you are in control, not some chart!

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