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!

My BMI IS 33 & my goal is 23.

I am 5'2.5

HW 234 BMI 42.1(this was 1yr before surgery)

11/07/12 Surgery Weight 218 BMI 39.2

CW 153 BMI 27.5

My goal is 130 which will make my BMI 23.4 at 7 months out today my loss has slowed down but I also eat a fairly normal diet at around 1200 cals this past month I lost 4 pounds.I could prob lose faster if I lowered my carbs but I am happy doing what I am doing so I feel it unnecessary to change it:)

I just wanted to let all of you "lightweights" know - during the past 2 months I have not lost much weight but my weight has shifted (BTW, I don't exercise....I know I should!) Anyway, I have mentioned before that I bought a lot of clothes when I was a size 8 - couldn't imagine ever being a size 8 so I thought this was it. Then I got to a size 4-6.....depending on the brand. Last night I had to buy pants for work because all of the ones I got last month are enormous. I only bought 2 pairs of pants because buying a size 2 freaked me out. My weight was 194 in February of 2012; 182 on the day of surgery; 123 today! My surgeon weight goal was 134-138, I can't remember because when it was set, I thought to myself I would be so happy at 140-150!

I just have to say, I agree with most people here.I am JUST starting my process now and my husband and his family all cant seem to understand WHY I want to take sucha risk with surgery when I could "just go to the gym and stop eating so much". I am 5'3 and 232. My BMI is 41. I think the problem with so many people judging is because they have NO IDEA what it feels like to be obese. To obsess over how you look and if you're breathing to hard on the treadmill at the gym! (or maybe that's just me, but about 90% of the time I get off before I have to because im embarrassed.) And I think this is something you have to do for you. That's it. Obviously it helps to have a support system and some understanding, but the sad fact is, this is (typically) elective surgery, and so all the people you know that diet because of their excess 5 lbs wont ever truly understand. They cannot walk in your shoes. So take a deep breath, and love yourself. This is a choice you made to improve your life and you will. I read so many stories of so many brave and beautiful people here and I feel like I want to be that. I want to inspire someone like all of you have inspired me. Thank you!! And truly...BEST OF LUCK!!!!

Amen Sister! Choir= Myself, Preaching=Yourself. Yeah. LOL

I just wanted to let all of you "lightweights" know - during the past 2 months I have not lost much weight but my weight has shifted (BTW, I don't exercise....I know I should!) Anyway, I have mentioned before that I bought a lot of clothes when I was a size 8 - couldn't imagine ever being a size 8 so I thought this was it. Then I got to a size 4-6.....depending on the brand. Last night I had to buy pants for work because all of the ones I got last month are enormous. I only bought 2 pairs of pants because buying a size 2 freaked me out. My weight was 194 in February of 2012; 182 on the day of surgery; 123 today! My surgeon weight goal was 134-138, I can't remember because when it was set, I thought to myself I would be so happy at 140-150!

Wozah! Size 4-6.....I've never been that size yet. Actually I've never been less than a size 11 (very tight muffin topiness nonetheless lol) That's totally inspiring! Plus you beat your surgeons goal! Oh happy day! HAHA!. Not to mention you could potentially be a size 2 or even less (whispers) *a size 0* :ph34r: ! If/when you actually begin to exercise routinely! Wow, way to go girl!

I am 5'2.5

HW 234 BMI 42.1(this was 1yr before surgery)

11/07/12 Surgery Weight 218 BMI 39.2

CW 153 BMI 27.5

My goal is 130 which will make my BMI 23.4 at 7 months out today my loss has slowed down but I also eat a fairly normal diet at around 1200 cals this past month I lost 4 pounds.I could prob lose faster if I lowered my carbs but I am happy doing what I am doing so I feel it unnecessary to change it:)

Thats great! And you're diet is actually really very normal too! And still you've lost a nice amount in such a short time! It's always great to hear all of these inspiring successes! Lightweight or not! Love it!

My surgery date is Monday the 17th and since I barely made the cut, plus the diets, I'm 71 lbs from goal. My goal at 5'10" is 160lbs. first time in my life I remember being a lite weight. Lol

Yeah exactly! LOL. I however have always been considered a lightweight for this wls. However my problem is more that I have been obese since I was 11. I sort of just ballooned from a scrawny boney thing to a big mess of pudgyness overnight lol. My doctors have all said it's PCOS and additionally the insulin resistance caused by it/causing it yada yada. But honestly, seeing as there is no cure for PCOS short of weight loss, and the fact I don't even remember myself being thin for even the shortest period of time in my life, and all the weight I've lost and put back and lost again in all the years cumulatively....this surgery is my only option. Hence, both my doctors (family and obgyn) have recommended wls to me numerous times over the years. They've seen my history. They know there isn't a diet out there that'll work, and that I've tried them all with failure after failure. I think my doctor thinks it's about time I made my mind towards it anyways lol. I'm sure she's annoyed by how many years it took to sink in after she initially told me it might be something I needed to consider lol.

Thats great! And you're diet is actually really very normal too! And still you've lost a nice amount in such a short time! It's always great to hear all of these inspiring successes! Lightweight or not! Love it!

For the first 3 months or so I was doing 800 cals or less but I physically could not eat more and I lacked energy most of that time. I feel heaps better now:)

Hey! What's going on??? New low bmi sleevers??

Well, don't know about any new low bmi'ers, but updates with me are that I've got my Surgery date scheduled finally! July 20th!!!

Thought I would give an update in here for the lower bmi . My surgery was exactly 28 days ago. (5/22/13)

I started this journey weighing in at 218. I am almost 5ft 7" .bmi was a 34. As of the scale this morning I am 191. So 27 pounds.. I am so happy!!! I'm pretty sure it will slow down some but for now its been steady. Hope this helps with some of the questions on how fast it goes.

Wow! Congratulations skinny2be! 27lbs down in 28 days! That's almost a lb a day! Thank you for keeping us updated!

Thank you very much!!! I am feeling great!!

I just wanted to let all of you "lightweights" know - during the past 2 months I have not lost much weight but my weight has shifted (BTW' date=' I don't exercise....I know I should!) Anyway, I have mentioned before that I bought a lot of clothes when I was a size 8 - couldn't imagine ever being a size 8 so I thought this was it. Then I got to a size 4-6.....depending on the brand. Last night I had to buy pants for work because all of the ones I got last month are enormous. I only bought 2 pairs of pants because buying a size 2 freaked me out. My weight was 194 in February of 2012; 182 on the day of surgery; 123 today! My surgeon weight goal was 134-138, I can't remember because when it was set, I thought to myself I would be so happy at 140-150![/quote']

Did you stall a lot?? I'm at 184.

Started at 205 day of surgery.

My bmi is 28. Im scheduled for band revision on July 16th cuz of a slipped band. My insurance is covering it cuz its a complication and obesity is a lifelong disease. I've already proven I NEED a tooo, as I've gained back 30 of my 104 lbs lost. I want to lose those 30 + an extra 14 to get me to my new 130 goal (it was 135, I changed it). So only 44.

However when I was banded 3 1/2 yrs ago, my bmi was 41 (248 lbs). While Im only in the overweight category now, I still need a lifelong tool to help me get to my goal, just as much as someone with a bmi of 50.

Goodnluck to u