What is considered a light weight for surgery
I had my group Dr.'s appointment yesterday and there was a girl in there who had her surgery at 180 Lbs back in February. I did not think surgery was allowed at that low of a weight. The Dr. seemed pretty shocked that she had surgery at that weight. She is only 24 years old and had many medical issues which she said are now gone.
I noted two women in a recent support group. I had not seen them before. They both said they had the sleeve done. They looked fine to me, maybe 25 pounds overwt, a lot less wt than the vasty majority of patients. They were both bragging they'd lost about 50 pounds since mid April, having surgery on the same day. When both women spoke, they made no mention of any ongoing health issues as a reason for surgery. DAVE
Dave Chambers, 6'3" tall, 365 before RNY, 185 low, 200 currently. My profile page: product reviews, tips for your journey, hi protein snacks, hi potency delicious green tea, and personal web site.
I'm not sure, but I'd guess someone who starts at 100 pounds over their ideal weight or less.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
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I am considered a lightweight. I was told that if you have less than 100 lbs to lose, that you are considered a lightweight.
Day of my surgery my surgeon told me and my husband that I was the smallest person that he ever did a RNY on. My weight was 209 lbs on day of RNY. I am 5' 3" my surgery was 3 months ago and I am now down to 155 lbs.
Day of my surgery my surgeon told me and my husband that I was the smallest person that he ever did a RNY on. My weight was 209 lbs on day of RNY. I am 5' 3" my surgery was 3 months ago and I am now down to 155 lbs.
I started the process of getting RNY at 239lbs. On the day of surgery I was 203 after my surgeon's recommended diet and liquid diet. Now mind you I am 4'11-1/2" so my "ideal" weight is anywhere from 95lbs. to 125lbs. So at the time of surgery I was considered a lightweight.
*~Sue~*
4'11.5"- HW 239/SW 203.3/CW 115.7 /GW 110
4'11.5"- HW 239/SW 203.3/CW 115.7 /GW 110
~No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962)~
Most insurances will approve surgery fir a BMI of 35the with co-morbid factors (diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea). Without those co-morbid factors, many insurances require a BMI of 40+. I did recently hear of some ongoing studies that are doing surgery on people with BMI below 35 if they have diabetes... apparently these have been around almost 4 -5 years.
I would think lightweight would be in the 35-40 ish range... just a guess.
I would think lightweight would be in the 35-40 ish range... just a guess.
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