Definition of Lightweight?

Is there a weight or BMI range?

We don't get too hung up on the numbers but let's say between 35 and 40-ish BMI or less than 150 pounds to lose.  If you like it here, no number questions.  : )

Welcome!

--gina

I read your other post and you are actually lower BMI than I started at and they don't kick me out! lol  My Bmi was 42 pre op.

Welcome!

I always thought it was strange to be called a lightweight at 240 lbs but in the world of morbid obesity I guess that is what I was.

Woo Hoo....another Lightweight!!!!

Welcome Aboard

My starting BMI was 41. I seem to be losing more slowly than a friend who started at 400+ lbs. He's my son's age and had his surgery 10 yrs ago, so age and the fact he's male may explain it.  I  am 4 months out with a duododenal switch &  have lost 51.5 lbs out of the 120 I need to lose. Struggling right now due to family health crises.

Go read this....it might help: http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/wls_lightweights/4615539/D o-Lightweights-lose-slower-OR-Its-not-POUNDS-its/

My starting BMI was 39. I was so happy to find this board because it helped me feel better about my slower weight loss when compared to other, heavier WLS patients. 

Welcome to the lightweight board