Question:
WEIGHT

AM I CONSIDERED A LIGHT WEIGHT.... BMI - 40.5 WEIGHT - 260 LBS. HEIGHT - 5'7 DOES THIS MEAN THAT I WILL LOSE WEIGHT SLOWER?????    — Ymmat (posted on December 18, 2002)


December 18, 2002
First off you are where I am, after lossing 114 lbs.. It has been said that lighweights do take longer to lose, but they still lose. What is your goal weight, and have you talked to your dr. about what he expects you to lose???
   — paulsgirl

December 18, 2002
People that start at higher weights lose MORE early on because they have more FLUID to lose. They're not necessarily losing faster when you compare what a lightweight has to lose overall with what a heavier person has to lose. I was 276 and 5'8", and have lost 90 lbs. in 7 and 1/2 months. I think I'm losing pretty well, and am actually right on schedule per the charts. I'll be at goal weight well before a year out from surgery. Hugs, Joy
   — [Deactivated Member]

December 18, 2002
Hi, I started a little heavier at 287 lbs. I'm also 5'7, I'll be 7 mos. out on Dec. 23rd and I'm down 110 lbs. I feel really happy about my weight loss so far!! although I haven't lost anything in almost 3 weeks. I guess my bodies playing catch up..lol.I'd like to lose another 40 lbs ( My dream weight is 135 ) I think I can, but I expect it to take another 4 mos. Still, I'll be at goal in under a year! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!
   — Tambi B.

December 18, 2002
I am 5'6" and weighed 253 before surgery. I am 5 1/2 months out and have lost 81 lbs. as of this morning. I feel wonderful about my weight loss and am very pleased with the amount I have lost so far. I still continue to lose 2-3 lbs. a week. Remember though that everyone is different and everyone loses at a different pace. Good Luck!
   — DRutherford

December 18, 2002
I am 5'8" and started out at 268 pounds. I reached my goal in 5 months. Now at 7 months I have gone from a size 24 to a 4 and lost 119 pounds.
   — Linda A.

December 18, 2002
Can I just say I am sooo jealous of Linda A. Proud of her, but jealous none the less...grrr...: ) Anyway, I had surgery in April and I am hanging out at about 80lbs. down (from 255 to 175). I know you want stats for those at 350lbs. plus, but hey...everyone else is sharing. Good luck to you!
   — rebeccamayhew

December 18, 2002
Can I just say I am sooo jealous of Linda A. Proud of her, but jealous none the less...grrr...: ) Anyway, I had surgery in April and I am hanging out at about 80lbs. down (from 255 to 175). I know you want stats for those at 350lbs. plus, but hey...everyone else is sharing. Good luck to you!
   — rebeccamayhew

December 18, 2002
Ooops! Sorry. Thought I was responding to the other lady's question. Anyway, my answer still stands. Happy Holidays!
   — rebeccamayhew

December 18, 2002
Yes, you are a lightweight. Those with BMI's in the low 40's, and usually 250 pounds or so( a little more if taller) and under are considered lightweights. You will lose weight at a slower rate than those that start out much heavier-its just the way it is. The point to remember is that you will still lose weight and much more rapidly than if you did Weight Watchers or another conventional diet.
   — Cindy R.




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