Ideal Weight for SRS

[Jaz650]

Hi ladies,
I am having SRS in February. What is the ideal weight for SRS? Has anyone been denied SRS, because of their weight? I am 5 5, weigh 200 pounds. I'm scared, I'm eating very healthy, exercise frequently. I've lost 73 pounds.

[Catherine Sarah]

Hi Jaz,

Good luck and best wishes for February. Some surgeons seem to use a BMI of 28 as a target to aim for. Others not to care too much, but being overweight can slow your recovery down somewhat and possibly add to complications during surgery.

Probably something round 165 would be a good target to aim for.

Huggs
Catherine

[Sandy]

Hi Jaz,

Good luck and best wishes for February. Some surgeons seem to use a BMI of 28 as a target to aim for. Others not to care too much, but being overweight can slow your recovery down somewhat and possibly add to complications during surgery.

Probably something round 165 would be a good target to aim for.

Huggs
Catherine

165?  The last time I saw 165, my scale was broken!  Gawd!

Seriously, though, the lower BMI the better.  My surgeon, Dr. McGinn put a limit of 200 pounds on surgical candidates.  I barely made it.  Her reasoning is that body fat tears easily and is hard to suture, so creation of a realistic vulva and vaginal opening is more difficult.

Also the more in shape you are the better your recovery will be.  Remember, this is major surgery, and it will affect you significantly.

So get to the gym and start eating healthy foods.  It really is in your best interest.

Best of luck, Jaz!  Keep us posted on your progress!

-Sandy

[Catherine Sarah]

Aaaawwww Sandy; you've got big bones darling. So lovely to see you here.

165?  The last time I saw 165, my scale was broken!  Gawd!

That's only 75kg in Oz speak. I was 78kg and 5' 9" when I went under. And that was a BMI 25 which just passed muster. But then again that woman is a gorgeous task master. Likes to drive you to greater heights.

Huggs
Catherine

[Jenna Marie]

I don't think weight is the best target (and BMI is a very sloppy measure even of weight); I aimed for being as fit and healthy as I've ever been in my life, and I had surgery at 220 lbs and did beautifully. I recovered faster than some of the skinny women there with me. It's not about weight per se, but about being as physically fit and strong and prepared as you can be.

[ChrisTinaBruce]

Well stated Jenna.  It not about weight and truthfully BMI is not always a proper measuring tool.  In the end it is about body fat percentage.  I am 6'1" and 200 pounds, therefore accord to BMI (26.4) I am overweight and anyone who knows me would laugh.

SRS is a major surgery that takes a toll on your body.  You need to be in the best possible condition to recover quickly and provide the best results.  Even if you need to delay the surgery get your body prepared first.

Best of Luck.
Chris Tina Bruce

I don't think weight is the best target (and BMI is a very sloppy measure even of weight); I aimed for being as fit and healthy as I've ever been in my life, and I had surgery at 220 lbs and did beautifully. I recovered faster than some of the skinny women there with me. It's not about weight per se, but about being as physically fit and strong and prepared as you can be.