Question:
Looking for stats showing good outcomes for those with BMI<40

   — koogy (posted on January 3, 2003)

January 3, 2003
My BMI was 40.0 the day of surgery (which isn't exactly under 40 per your question, but...) and I weighed 226. I am 5'3". My surgery was May 16, 2002. Today, I weigh 137 pounds and just wore a size small (4/6) sweater and a size 6 pair of jeans at a New Years Eve party. If that doesn't give you some encouragement, nothing will! =) The most common statement I get now is to stop losing because I look too thin. They think I weigh about 115 pounds! I am lovin it!!
   — blueyez2668

January 3, 2003
I have a BMI of 39 with high blood pressure. I am 4'11 and was 193.5 at my dr visit in Nov. (now 197 due to holidays) I have been approved and am waiting for my second sleep study to get a date. I have been 50 + lbs overweight for over 10 years. If I couldn't lose the 50, I wonder how on earth I could lose 100 lbs without this surgery. From what I can tell from reading this board, we tend to lose slower. I have the fear that I will go through all of this only to lose 40 - 50 lbs but my Dr says I should reach goal with no problems. Good luck to you!
   — Sandy T.

January 3, 2003
I started out with a BMI of 42, by my 4 month checkup I had lost 100lbs. I was told I would lose slower than average due to being a lightweight but for me that was not the case. I weigh in now at 120 and feel wonderful, so don't give up hope because it can be done.
   — Lynda T.

January 3, 2003
Hi...my BMI was 40.7 and actually just a little less on date of surgery...due to the liver shrinking diet that my surgeon requires 5 days pre op...anyway...Surgery was 11/16/01...I got to doc's goal of 140 in less than 6 months...had a TT at 6 months post op (6/12/02) and I currently weigh in at 119-123 (depending on the time of the month) I wore a pair of 22/24 jeans to the hospital on 11/16/01...today I wore a pair of size 2 jeans from Old Navy :o) I am just about 14 months out and my body is still changing...it's definitely a heck of a ride. Have a Sparkling Day ~CAE~
   — Mustang