What is a light weight?

christine500
on 6/13/13 7:32 am

What BMI constitutes a light weight?

My BMI is 36 1/2.

southernlady5464
on 6/13/13 7:43 am

Welcome!

A lightweight is typically someone who has a BMI of 35-45 or less than 150 lbs to lose. HOWEVER, we don't turn anyone away from this group...if you are wanting a place to ask questions and had all surgeries represented...this is the place.

christine500
on 6/13/13 7:51 am, edited 6/13/13 7:51 am

Wow, imagine that. I am a ligth weight.

Why am I considering this surgery if I am a light weight? ;)

Jody ***
on 6/13/13 9:03 am - Brighton, MI

RNY on 10/21/08 with

We all have that surprise that we're lightweights. You're considering having surgery because you've lost/gained the weight numerous times, you have comorbidities that you need to get rid of... (just guessing).

Trust me - it will be the best thing you've ever done for yourself!!

HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"

Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!

christine500
on 6/13/13 9:58 am

On June 13, 2013 at 4:03 PM Pacific Time, Jody *** wrote:

We all have that surprise that we're lightweights. You're considering having surgery because you've lost/gained the weight numerous times, you have comorbidities that you need to get rid of... (just guessing).

Trust me - it will be the best thing you've ever done for yourself!!

Yeah, I was just kidding above. No comorbidities though. I actually weigh 35 pounds less than I guessed. Was always afraid to step on the scale. You guys made me do it. ;)