I am new to Lightweights forum
Hello Lightweights!
My name is Susie and I will be having my RNY surgery on 4/25/12. What are the qualifications to be considered a lightweight?
My current pre-op weight is 215 lbs and I am 5' 4" my goal weight according to my surgeon is 120 lbs.
I was looking over your posts and the topics and would really like to be able to chat with other people that are willing to share their experiences.
I live in Romulus, Michigan and I am also looking for local WLS support groups.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
My name is Susie and I will be having my RNY surgery on 4/25/12. What are the qualifications to be considered a lightweight?
My current pre-op weight is 215 lbs and I am 5' 4" my goal weight according to my surgeon is 120 lbs.
I was looking over your posts and the topics and would really like to be able to chat with other people that are willing to share their experiences.
I live in Romulus, Michigan and I am also looking for local WLS support groups.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
There's no hard and fast rule. Basically, if your BMI is in the 40-ish range or lower, then most people think you are "too small" for surgery so that makes you a lightweight.
HW - 225 SW - 191 GW - 132 CW - 122
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Welcome aboard! 
--gina

--gina
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
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Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
Welcome aboard. Glad you found us. Hang on for a wild ride.

66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance
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Welcome to the LW forum, Susie...you will enjoy it here.
My dh & I lived in Monroe, MI for almost six years.
Liz
My dh & I lived in Monroe, MI for almost six years.
Liz
Duodenal Switch (Lap) 01-24-11 | Surgeon: Stephen Boyce | High weight: 250 in 2002 | Surgery weight: 203 | Lowest weight: 121 | Current weight: 135 | Goal weight: 135