Question:
I am 196 befor surgery. Will I lose just like everybody else or slower.

   — Tricia K. (posted on November 4, 2003)

November 4, 2003
Do you already have the surgery scheduled or are you just looking into it. You can correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that you have to have a BMI of atleast 40, be at least a 100 lbs overweight and have comorbitities. From your profile, your BMI is 35. As for your question, you could lose like everyone else, but it might slow down sooner than most.
   — TLLessor

November 4, 2003
my bmi was also in the lower range 37 (i believe) and I have not lost a huge amount. Had mine on august 20th and I have lost 43 pounds with about four weeks where I have not lost at all. I weighted 220 and down to 173. Might be slow but i feel great and am very happy with it
   — tia S.

November 4, 2003
You do not necessarily have to have both a bmi over 40 and also be 100 pounds overweight. Most insurance look strictly at the bmi. The 100 lb rule is outdated as it is one thing for a person who is 6'2" and quite another for someone who is 5'2". And you can get approved with a bmi of 35-39 with comorbidities. That being said, yes, lightweights tend to lose more slowly, but they are more likely to make it to goal.
   — Le P.