Question:
I'm pre-op at 5'8
Looking for post-ops who are the same height that can tell me their weight and approximate clothing sizes and measurements. I am trying to figure out what I should weigh. As far as BMI goes, I should be anywhere between 122-164. I set my original goal at 150, but people keep telling me that I would be too small at that weight. Right now, my measurements are about 46", 45", 60" for bust, waist and hips. I am trying to find people in the 130-170 range that are my same height that can tell me their measurements and what size they wear and photos would be great, too. Thanks... — kristynush (posted on June 17, 2003)
June 17, 2003
I am 5'8 and I started at 294 in a size 26 stretch pants and a 3 x shirt. I
did not take my measurements before and I have not taken them now but.... I
weigh 155 now and wear a size 10 comfortably and some 8 s depending on the
maker. sorry I did not have all the info. Good luck.
— Les K.
June 17, 2003
I'm almost 5'7" (5'6.5") and wear a size 8 at 155 pounds. If you
went down to 150, you would most likely be a size 6 or less which could be
too thin depending on your frame. It's hard to tell what size you'll be at
what weight as it varies depending on how long you've been MO and your
muscle tone. People would never think I weighed as much as I do. Most
guess I weigh around 135.
— mom2jtx3
June 17, 2003
I am pre-op, my surgery is on August 6th. I am 5'8" and right now
weigh 325. My surgeon has set my goal weight to be 145. Now I was not
overweight until I was 38 years old, so I can tell you what I weight was
before then, it was anywhere from 120 to 140, but I did feel the very best
at about 160 to 170. So even though my surgeon's goal weight for me is
145, I am going to aim for 160 to 170 so that I am not putting so much
pressure on myself if I am a slow loser. I do not know if this helps you,
just a suggestion, you may want to find out what your surgeon's goal weight
for you is.
— cindy
June 17, 2003
HELLO, I STAND 5'8"...THE DAY OF SURGERY I WAS 327LBS WEARING A SIZE
30/32...7 MONTHS LATER, I AM 215LBS WEARING SIZE 18/20 MY GOAL IS ABOVE MY
"IDEAL WEIGHT" I AM SHOOTING FOR 175 THAT SHOULD PUT ME IN A
12/14....TO ME, THAT SOUNDS PERFECT
— WABBIT F.
June 17, 2003
Hi. I am 5'8" and had a starting weight of 273. i did my
measuerments the night before surgery and they were 49", 43",
57" for bust, waist, and hips. I am a ittle over 4 weeks out and my
measurements as of Friday were 47", 39", 53". So a loss of
10 inches in just these 3 places. My ultimate goal is 150lbs, but my
doctor told me I could end up anywhere between 140-170. Good luck in your
journey. - Janine
— jmusser
June 17, 2003
At 5'8", I am now 152 pounds (down 125 pounds from 278). I am at
goal, and last week my PCP told me not to lose any more weight - that I was
perfect! (Unbelievable!) Anyway, I think I'm still about 10 pounds
over-weight, but it might be all just excess skin. I wear a size 10/12. I
think after plastic surgery, I'll be in an 8/10. Best recommendation I can
give is just to wait and see how you feel as you settle in at various
weights. I think I look pretty darn good right now! I could stay at this
weight and be very happy.
— Kathy J.
June 17, 2003
I am 5 months post op, just shy of 5'8" and started at 277 with
measurements of 46.5", 51", 52" respectively. (very apple
like) I was a size 22 or 24 pre op. I am now in a 14 and maybe a 12 in some
stuff. I have not shopped in a while and some 14s are getting a little
roomy. My measurements are now 37.5", 37", 42.5. (still an
apple!) I have lost a total of 82 inches so far and 91 pounds. I am 186
currently with an ultimate goal of 147. I think that having smaller more
short term goals has been the best and most rewarding thing for me. I sest
a date and pick a weight and it makes me feel accomplished as opposed to
only having the final goal in sight. Now I am just a girl who needs to lose
35 pounds! Not still the girl trying to lose 135! It is a way that I trick
my self into not becoming overwhelmed by the whole thing.
— Carol S.
June 17, 2003
I am a 5'8" classic apple-shape. That means I have too much belly, no
butt and no hips! I started at 298lbs. At 11-1/2 months out, I have lost
130lbs., putting me at 168lbs. currently. I'm still wearing the size 14
pants I've been wearing since I was around 185. I could get in 12's but
from time to time they will be tight in the waist...and I'm holding out for
the tummy tuck before I buy anymore pants or shorts darn it! I KNOW with a
tummy tuck I will most likely be a size 10. Tops, I usually wear a size L.
For awhile they were kind of snug but the last 10 or 15lbs. seems to have
come off the bust :( I went from a very tight 48DD bra, down to my current
38D bra that is looming close to a C cup someday soon! With excess skin
removal a breast lift, they will be a perky C. (I dare to dream!) My goal
weight originally was to be around 175-180. But now I'm going for hitting
and maintaining 160. Heck, if I could get my extra skin removed I'd be at
160 right now! As for measurements I went from a waist of 51" to
current 36", hips from 52" to 38". It just dawned on me...my
measurements are 38-36-38. Ick! I have no curves...I knew it! Tummy tuck
here I come!
— Anna L.
June 18, 2003
I am 5'9 and am 11 months post op LAP RNY. I started at 299# with
measurements of 51"-47.25"-53.25". I now weigh about 170#
and my measurements are 37"-31.75"-38". I now wear a size 10
or a 12 depending on the brand/style. My personal goal is to get down to
160# and I am almost there!!! Best wishes in your process.
— Heather N.
June 18, 2003
There are many factors that affect our size/weight ratio. I am 5'8"
and 124 pounds. My original goal was 150 pounds. I blew right by it! I
started out a classic "pear" at 260. I am now a stick, but
(thanks Dr. Jones)at least I am a stick with boobs. I have had a breast
lift with implants, so that affects measurements and size. I am 34/25/35
and usually wear a 6 to accomodate the top half (34DD). I wear a size 4
pants usually, but a 6 in dresses in tops. Once in a great while I even
need an 8 on top. This is the only time in my life that I have ever had a
top half that is bigger than my bottom! I lost my weight from the top down
and was still a pear until I went below 145; all the final pounds came from
hips and thighs. I am very small boned, to my complete surprise. My wrist
is about 5" in diamater. All those years I believed (and told
everyone) I was big boned: ha! I'm not. hugs,
Ann RNY 9/10/99 260/124
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