So I'm considered a lightweight....yea....thats me LOL! At 32 BMI I'm technically lightweight. I have been at 35 BMI for the last several years or so and have actually managed to lose a bit on a low carb/high protein/mod fat/low cal/sugar free (paleo/primal) lifestyle, but am as usual having a very hard time keeping it off consistantly. It keeps creeping up.

Was just wondering if there were anymore people on here with about 100lbs or less to lose, or otherwise considered lightweight comparatively. Any who've had the procedure? If you've had the procedure, how much have you been losing? What's your progress, and how're you feeling about the procedure so far?

Thought I'd make a thread for us that have less to lose than the SMB or even the MB people on here. So we can share our experiences and just chill.

BTW, thought I'd add. Everyone is welcome! All sizes! All opinions are valued here!

I'm 5'3" 215 and preop, anticipation of a Nov 2013 surgery date. My bmi is 38 ish and I have type2 diabetes, hbp and high cholesterol. So I'm very interested in hearing the journey of those who had a starting weight/ height similar to mine. Thanks 2 all for sharing

Got my date today! Will be sleeved October 9th! Very anxious!!!

Got my date today! Will be sleeved October 9th! Very anxious!!!

Congrats! Very exciting!

Hey all! I am updating my status on here. I went to see my surgeon today and the 5yr weight history is probably going to get me denied. I am 5'6 and 252lbs currently but the insurance wants to see that I was over weight BMi over 35 for the last 5yrs. well my bmi was 33.9 for about 2 of those years. Surgeon said he has seen it go both ways' date=' get denied by some and approved by some. So basically is sit and wait now. He said it could take about a month..ugh...I don't wanna wait a month and Im hoping I don't have to. I have UHC and I hope they get on it and over look my weight history!! lol[/quote']

Fight it write a letter telling ur history family history why u think it medically nessasary have ur sudden write a letter why he thinks its medically nessasary send all copy's of all paper work from surgeons office tell them if ur not satisfied w thier desision ur gonna go to insurance commission, ur lawyer and the news that's what I did after being denied then they approved me

Fight it write a letter telling ur history family history why u think it medically nessasary have ur sudden write a letter why he thinks its medically nessasary send all copy's of all paper work from surgeons office tell them if ur not satisfied w thier desision ur gonna go to insurance commission' date=' ur lawyer and the news that's what I did after being denied then they approved me[/quote']

Oops miss type have ur surgeon write a letter also saying why he thinks its medically nessasary

Fight it write a letter telling ur history family history why u think it medically nessasary have ur sudden write a letter why he thinks its medically nessasary send all copy's of all paper work from surgeons office tell them if ur not satisfied w thier desision ur gonna go to insurance commission' date=' ur lawyer and the news that's what I did after being denied then they approved me[/quote']

Also put in letter that u r feeling they are discriminating u because of ur weight

Update:

Sleeved 5/22/13

Hw 218

Sw 185

Cw 152

GW 125-135

Update:

Sleeved 5/22/13

Hw 218

Sw 185

Cw 152

GW 125-135

Wow...you look awesome. How tall are you, if you dont mind sharing?

Wow...you look awesome. How tall are you' date=' if you dont mind sharing?[/quote']

Thanks! I don't mind sharing at all. I'm 5'2

My doctor's office and I have received verbal approval from ins. co. for my surgery. In order to get a surgery date, my doctor's office requires a written letter. The letter was mailed on 9/18. Hope it arrives on 9/25.

I am a band to sleeve revision patient. My ins. co. waived the six month supervised diet criteria due to band complications.

Looking at a 10/8 if available by the time I get written approval. If that date is unavailable I will have to wait until 10/25 due to work obligations.

Hey guys! It's been a while so let me update you all. Surgery date was July 23rd (I think). My highest weight was 229 and my current weight is 185. I am 5 ft 10 in which had me in a size 16 and I am now a size 10 and counting down. The weight is leaving so quickly its crazy! BMI went from 33 to 26.5 now. Surgery Wed and back to work on Monday. I feel great and have since the day of surgery! Here is my latest photo:

Hey guys! It's been a while so let me update you all. Surgery date was July 23rd (I think). My highest weight was 229 and my current weight is 185. I am 5 ft 10 in which had me in a size 16 and I am now a size 10 and counting down. The weight is leaving so quickly its crazy! BMI went from 33 to 26.5 now. Surgery Wed and back to work on Monday. I feel great and have since the day of surgery! Here is my latest photo:

You look GREAT...keep up the good work!

Surgery was 4/23 at 196 lbs and 5'2"- and I am Finally considering myself a true lightweight! im down 57 pounds weighing in at 139 and a size 6! 5 months ago this felt like some unrealistic fantasy but today I tried on my wedding dress that I wore 15 years ago and it fits perfectly! I can't explain the feeling.

It isn't all fairydust though- the hair isn't fairing so well, the reflux truly sucks, also never realized just how many stretchmarks I have ALL over my body- but I'm managing. Small prices to pay!

You all look wonderful. Can you all share some tips or foods you all enjoyed? I was sleeved 9/10/13 hw 242 preop 225 3wks tmrw and at 197.2. 5ft. From 14/16 to a 12 already. My goal is 130-140 so about 60 more pounds by March 2014. Any exercises?

Well, my date was Wed the 9th, but I was moved up to Monday the 7th. Will be sleeved this Monday October 7th