Definition of lightweight

Angela K.
on 7/27/12 3:15 am - Marietta, GA

VSG on 08/30/12

Hi, I am a newbie, and have been approved to start my WLS surgery journey. I want to make sure I am in the right place, though - Who is this forum for?

Turtle Lynn
on 7/27/12 3:26 am - New Castle, DE

RNY on 05/29/12 with

Hi, welcome, and congrats on your decision to have WLS

The peeps on here are awesome, you can't find a friendlier, more helpful or welcoming board anywhere! As far as I know, this board is open to anyone!!!!

I don't know the exact definitition, but basically a lightweigt is a WLS person who has less weight to lose, maybe 100+ lbs or less? I'm sure someone else with more info will chime in and answer that.

I was 237 when I had my revision surgery and was considered a lightweight. I had 107 lbs to lose to get to goal.

Hope this helps!

HW 287, GW 150, CW 168 ** Band to RNY 05/29/12 **

Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish? Join us-Lightweights Board!

MajorMom
on 7/27/12 3:26 am - VA

DS on 08/09/07

We welcome everyone who likes it here but most of us started the journey with less than 150 pounds to lose or somewhere in the neighborhood between 35 and 40-ish BMI--some more, some less. :)

--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

Turtle Lynn
on 7/27/12 3:36 am - New Castle, DE

RNY on 05/29/12 with

You're the best, Gina!

I knew you would have the answer

HW 287, GW 150, CW 168 ** Band to RNY 05/29/12 **

Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish? Join us-Lightweights Board!

southernlady5464
on 7/27/12 3:30 am

DS on 01/24/11

Welcome to the lightweight board, Angela.

Liz

lerkhart
on 7/27/12 3:37 am, edited 7/27/12 3:37 am

RNY on 08/03/09

Welcome to the lightweight board Angela!! Yeah for another Georgia girl!!

What type of surgery and when are you have it?

Linda

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

Angela K.
on 7/27/12 4:34 am - Marietta, GA

VSG on 08/30/12

Well, I guess I am in the right place!. I have 90 pounds to loose, and was acceped yesterday into the Wellstar program, with Dr. Jean- Pierre. I have my appointment on Tuesday to decide between the Sleeve and RNY. I am very excited. Since I am self pay, ( i work for a small company who does not have the bariatric rider) I can get a surgery date relatively quickly.
I have been lurking on this website for months, but when i came across this message board yesterday, you guys seemed really nice. So I am glad i am in the right place. !
I look forward to getting to know you guys.

MajorMom
on 7/27/12 4:44 am - VA

DS on 08/09/07

Welcome! The good news is, lightweights can be successful with any of the surgeries, you just have to decide based on the pros and cons that fit you best. Do your research and don't take everything your surgeon's practice says at face value...trust but verify. :)

--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

Roz !!!!
on 7/27/12 1:09 pm - Butler, PA

I'm glad you found us too! No one understands having WLS when you are a LW like our group does.

Try to find out as much as you can about the Sleeve and RNY so you can make the best choice for yourself. Post and ask any questions you might have. Our LW board is represented by every surgery type.

Roz

God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!

RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance