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EBL8181
on 7/29/10 2:20 pm - Boston, MA

What qualifies one as a WLS "lightweight"?

~ Liz ~ 30 y/o ~ 5'10

starting (10/4/10): 280
pre-op (10/18/10): 268.5
current (1/4/12): 257.0

Mama477
on 7/29/10 3:58 pm

Lower BMI *you knew that*--- I'm new to this board too so I don't know the exact #. Everyone is so nice on this board and they offer tons of info!

Good luck!

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HW 236 / SW 224 / CW 164/ GW 135

MacMadame
on 7/29/10 4:02 pm - Northern, CA

VSG on 09/24/08

There's not really an exact number. But generally we start in the lower 40s or less on BMI. Mainly it's where you feel comfortable.

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Starting BMI 40-ish or less? Join the LightWeights

NursieGirl
on 7/29/10 5:14 pm

I was told anyone with less than 150ish lbs to lose, but I don't know if there's an official number. Honestly, anyone who wants to be part of the nicest, most supportive forum on OH is welcome here!

MajorMom
on 7/29/10 7:18 pm - VA

DS on 08/09/07

Welcome aboard!

--gina

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny

southernlady5464
on 7/29/10 9:25 pm

DS on 01/24/11

Welcome aboard, and yeah, I didn't know exactly what a lightweight was until I read some signature lines.

Liz

Shannon D.
on 7/29/10 9:33 pm

VSG on 03/23/10

I think you are a "lightweight". It doesn't really matter what the number is, this message board is the most supportive and has the least (like none) drama on OH. It's my "home" for sure!

5'0" HW-214   SW-186 GW-115 CW-96-99

lerkhart
on 7/29/10 10:24 pm

RNY on 08/03/09

Welcome to the LW Boards! If you are looking for support, this is the place to be.

What type of surgery are you having? We have all types on this board and don't have any surgery wars.

Do you have a date or are you just starting out?

Good luck.

Linda

14.5 lost pre-surgery 5'1 1/2"

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