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Hey guys, I have been reading some of these threads and decided I would put myself out there. I am 63 y/o I have type 1 diabetes for over 50 yrs. I weigh 261 at the start with a BMI of 43! I have sleep apnea, hypertension, cardiac disease with several stents in place. I have limited mobility do to weight and DM. The surgery, which I have though about for a number of years but always dismissed it because I "can lose weight on my own" yeah right. Yo yo diets all my life, weight loss then regain which ended up higher than where I started. Slowly over the years my weight kept going up, my mobility getting less and less. I became an observer of life rather than participating.…

I stepped on the scale this morning and in the 23 days since I started my two week preop diet, I'm down 45 pounds. 23 pounds in the last 9 days since my surgery. I'm in awe.

I'm 43 years old, 286lbs, got the clearance for surgery, it happens on Oct 22nd at 1pm. I've found alot of useful info on this site so far and I look forward to my future after the sleeve.

Hey everyone. I'm a bit confused about this. If we're stuck to a 1,200 calorie diet, how will we be able to gain muscle? I'm just wondering. Thanks!

Hello All, My procedure is scheduled for this next Friday. What should I expect?

Previous Short Term Goal Met: Loss of 75 lb within three months of surgery. New Goal Short Term Set: Be under 200lb by Christmas morning. This may prove difficult as Thanksgiving and Christmas are both holidays of yummy foods and beverage. I have 25lb (aprx 87,500 kcal) to work off and 59 days which equals 0.43 lb per day or aprx 1,450 kcal per day (through exercise and diet) to loose. When this goal is accomplished I will have lost at least 148lb from my highest weight and at least 101lb from pre-surgical weight. On December 31, 2012 a close friend challenged me to lose 100lb within one year and attend an annual hiking/camping event, which I declined to attend last year …

10 weeks post-op. Down 70lb.

Just wondering if any of you guys have been practicing MMA and if it's gotten easier since your surgery. Looking forward to practicing Jiu Jitsu without struggling.

was just feeling amazed that I am half the man once was....

So I'm 5'4 29 years old and I weight about 258. I chew tobacco every day and don't smoke. I don't gut the juice so yea. Wondering at my weight am I gonna have problems with huge amounts of extra skin. I would like my man boobs to shrink down to normal size but not have nipples below my muscles like way down there. Also will chewing affect my healing process cause all you hear about is smokers. Thanks

Finally down to 195lbs down from 300 since feb 4th. I have not weighed this much since middle school in 2001 lol abs and v lines are slowly forming. Working out all the time. However I have a ton of loose skin and stretch marks seem worse. All well ..

I'm having surgery on Nov 13th. I'm 6' 290 lbs and burning up all the time! I sweat like crazy and it drives me nuts. Have any of you experienced relief from this when losing weight?

Ok guys I know the general response to this question is ask your doctor, however as a guy I know I like to push myself. Now that my first number is no longer a 3... whoo go me, I really wanna try and hit fright fests last weekend (6 flags) which is the weekend of 10/26. Question is..... too soon? How long did you wait before you got on a rollercoaster? The 27th will put me 3 weeks four days post op. Thanks guys!

Hi, Does anyone have any recommendations regarding brands of underwear and undershirts that effectively absorb sweat in order to avoid skin irritation/discomfort?

I am two days post op sitting in my hospital bed, ready to go home here soon... I am feeling pain upon getting into and out of bed and some when walking... I am doing great walking and feel better and better all the time... I am burping and having gas and that has helped... I am keeping down solid liquids well and have not had much nausea. My question is when will I be comfortable enough to get up out of bed and get into bed? Will it be 2 week? 6 weeks? Ready to feel better soon! Thanks!

This maybe a silly question but I'm 6'1 and 306lbs, I wear size 3XL shirts a 44 pants, I have to order uniform for work and I don't know what to order? What size should I expect to be at my 200lbs goal? I'm thinking XL shirts and 40 pants

Any men having or had plastics done following sleeve surgery . Would like to know Cost Where u had it done Recovery time What u had done chest, TT LEGS ? Thanks

I am in week 8 post-op (I've lost 80+ lbs already since starting the process). Sometimes when I eat now, it feels like I can eat more than normal and it freaks me out that I've stretched my sleeve or something. Other times, in four bites I am full. A typical dinner for me these days is a small piece of chicken and a few brussel sprouts. Sometimes, though, I want a second piece of chicken. I guess my question is - is it normal to start being able to eat more after a couple of months? I know there's an initial difference after a couple of weeks because the swelling goes down, but I thought it mostly stays the same until a year+ out. Feels weird talking about eating a "…

I have been debating on this thread for a while I am almost 8 weeks post op. I have tried fiber gummies but the only way I can poop is taking laxative. I don't want to become dependent on them or do damaged to myself. Any suggestions please I am getting stretch marks on my butt LOL seriously HELP

Is there any recommend time period to wait after surgey before having sex?

I realized today that I'm exactly 6 weeks out from my surgery. Being as close as it is, it got me thinking about my NSGs. Here are a few: 1) Being able to sit more comfortably in planes. I don't usually have to ask for an extender, but I have to cram myself into the seat. 2) Walking by the big and tall sections in department stores! This might be the one I'm looking forward to the most. 3) Losing the roll of fat around my wiener. I can grab a handful of it on each side. Think B cup and that's how much is down there. 4) Getting off is damn CPAP. The cardiologist that diagnosed me a couple months ago said that he didn't think I would get off it with the sleeve be…

I am nervous and excited for my surgery on Tuesday morning. What sort of Weightloss can I expect in the first 2-6months

So I listen to Elvis Duran and the morning show everyday here in NY and they keep talking about this book called 50 Shades of Grey and describe it pretty much like porn with no pictures. My thing is all these women call up loving the book but then they want to act like saints wtf.

So I experienced loosing all my breakfast this morning and have been sensitive all day. I ate the same amount I have several times before but it was explosive this morning to say the least! LOL I am behind on water and protein but tomorrow is another day just don't want to aggravate my stomach any more. Has this happened to any one else? Oh I am 6 weeks and 3 days post op.

I'm a 56 year old male, with all the co-morbidities except diabetes, (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, atrial fibrillation, sleep apnea, arthritis in knees and hips, ruptured disc in lower back, and had a TIA about a year ago). All are being treated. I'm hoping for no meds and no CPAP, eventually. I asked my primary about bariatric surgery and he referred me immediately. I was approved by insurance a week later. I have 80 - 100 pounds to lose. My surgeon and his case manager say I'll likely have surgery before Thanksgiving 2013. My surgeon says his staff will be surprised when they see me on the table because my fat is evenly distributed. I was a body builder, (no s…

I am 5'8 280 looking for other guys my size or that has already had wls. I will be having mine oct 15.

Pre op i was 308LB Today day 17 i am about 283LB's. I am supposed to be in my mushy food phase but i can barely eat anything, maximum half and egg or 2 oz of a mushy food like mashed potatoes. Water is not my friend either can barely get down 4 ounces. However i can drink the water if its flavored and i can drink an 8oz protein shake. If i force myself to eat the 4 oz of mushy i most likely will vomit... is this normal? is is supposed to get better? am i worrying for nothing?

I'm quite a bit concerned about being able to drink enough Water post op during times of heavy outdoor workouts and a lot of sweating. When it's hot outside and I'm doing some rigorous activity (digging, mowing, lawn, working in hot shed, moving heavy stuff and generally bustin my ass.......I sweat like crazy in a short amount of time. When I go in the house I'm completely soaked, flushed red and mouth feels dry as a desert. I will then sit in front of a fan blowing and wipe the sweat with a towel as I drink three or four glasses of water in a few minutes, trying to get re hydrated. So, what's the deal after surgery? Sipping just ain't gonna cut it. W…

Making a note to myself to shave over the port area prior to going in for a fill. I swear the NP used a cotton ball and a square of duct tape afterwards. Port being sore was enough, but pulling the bandage off before a shower was the worst.

Just got sleeved on the 28th and would like to meet up with some local people. Maybe get a workout partner.

Hey guys, My name is Jimmy and I've just had my RNY surgery on Sept 2nd I'm American living in the Netherlands. The surgery went extremely well I was out of the hospital in 28 hours the worst part was the surgical staples they used to close the 5 small incisions they were so uncomfortable and made it hard to sleep. I guess I'm looking for some other guys for a little support group. Like what's good to eat what kind of work outs do you do stuff like that. Alright take it easy!

just wanted to say hello, thinking of getting started on this journey, gathering info now i guess. checking out the pros and cons between lapband and Gastric sleeve. If anyone has some words of wisdom that would be great... thanks

Okay, so the insurance company realized that me not being as fat anymore would cost them a LOT less money than me continuing to be fat. So now pre-surgey testing? What does that involve? Anal probes and bend over and cough? Perhaps a sample in a jar? IDK, enlighten me please

Hello all, I'm pretty new here. Just wanted to say I'm glad to see an area that is centered around male-related issues. The information in here will be very helpful for me! Most of the weight loss forums/communities I've seen are mostly women for some reason.

Ok just got surgery 3 days ago. Am home now and am having terrible gas pains. Any remedy I can take for it or to lessen the pain.

Can anyone help me? I am 6 weeks out and down 50 pounds! I would love to celebrate it, but I am miserable. I am literally on the brink of the worst hunger pains I have ever felt, all day, everyday. My sad attempts to eat just make me feel nauseated. Starving, nauseated, starving again...-all day! This can't go on forever can it? Will I ever turn the corner ? What's wrong with me?

I have to go back to work part time (4 hours) 4 days after surgery, do anyone know if I will be able to wear a suit with the drainage? I understand that si a very short period of time but I have an extremley important proyect I have to oversee

hi guys, before my surgery 2 months ago i was an alcoholic. i kept this even from my doctor. a friend of mine from work informed me that certain draught ales with widgets had low carbination. i have been cheating a bit and even had hard liquer a few times. my surgery was 8 weeks ago, what kind of damage can i be doing to myself? any bad stories to tell?

First of all, I love my wife. She does not yet know that i have decided to have the lapband procedure. I have brought the subject up but she quickly dismisses it. She doesn't understand (she has never had a problem with her weight) and she is not interested in listening to me. Part of this is my fault because of all the diets i have been on and failed. When i talk about the lapband she says stuff like "just excersize more and eat less." While that is something i need to do, it is not that simple. My wife also can' t keep a secret. I can't tell her anything i would like kept confidential because she tells her aunt, mother and sister everything. They are not people i want…

Hey my names mike I'm 18 . I've bad struggles with my weight my whole life. There was a point in time when I was a freshmen I was very athletic and built but I got injured in football and it all went down hill from there ! I met my girlfriend in 2011 when I was 310 and now 2 years later I'm 411 ... I really want to lose weight but I don't have a strong mind ! My girlfriend supports me 100% ! I feel like I hold her back from living bc Im not as mobile like other teenagers. I lost my football scholarships I never had a job and don't know how to drive . My weight holds me back from living young and having dependence . I would love to get this surgery done . I just would like…

I am 11 days post op and the orgasms I have had are well err ah different. I’m not complaining, every day I wake up I hope I have the worst orgasm of my life that day. To give it an analogy, When you’re a teen a geyser comes to mind When your forty a pot of Water boiling over comes to mind. Post op it is like the sides of the pot just fell over. I will say I had bladder issues in the hospital and they had to cath and drain me 5 times. They gave me drugs for that and I was so great to stand at the urinal in walmart and have a nice long healthy pee. I am now out of one med and my general doc won’t give me more without seeing her. Pre op peeing wasn’t great. …

Hey guys, I've been browsing around VST for a few weeks now and I've been looking into the surgery for a few months now and I'm getting closer to making my decision so I decided to join. Just a little bit about me I'm a 23 year old from the Eastern panhandle of West Virginia, I design landscapes for a living and I'm a die hard Mountaineer fan. I've been overweight almost my entire life and football was my crutch for being bigger. I played a year in college and decided it wasn't for me and since football is over not much has changed except my exercise and that's where things are going downhill. So now I'm ready to make the best decision of my life, I have a wonderful sup…

I'm 6 days out. Having pain in the middle of my chest. Wondering if its normal? Heartburn?

So yeam im losing alot of weight but mostly in my stomach and hips but what do I do about these man boobs.l?

Good afternoon, I am a fellow fat guy. I met with a doc on the 17th of August, had my psych eval on the 25th, waiting on insurance approval. Should not be an issue as I have a whole host of issues due to being a big fat guy. I'm 38, current weight is 280, 5' 9''. Married 14 years, wife is going to have the sleeve on the 5th of November. I'm excited to no longer be a fat guy. Excited to be able to be active with my 3 boys. Excited to be able to go to ceder point next year and fit in the seats!! Anthony

Any motorcycle riders out there? I was sleeved in March. I've lost 105lbs. I'm experiencing something I never thought would happen. The center of gravity has change when I ride my bike. It's a wonderful thing when I'm riding solo but when I have my girlfriend on the back (she weighs about 160lbs) I have a lot of problems holding the bike up going around slow turns and coming to a stop. I'm an experienced rider with 50 years of motorcycling under my belt so it's not a case of the newbies. I'm not complaining mind you. I'll take the weight loss over a little instability anytime. I'm just a bit surprised of this one change in my life I never expected.

See pinned instructions by Susan. Just making a point.

I've been a fairly avid golfer for over 20 years now. I was still about a 13 handicap when I was up to 360-70. I'm down about 115 pounds now and I've only golfed twice since surgery (not at all in the last 5 months) Does anyone have any suggestions for getting back out on the course. I'm worried my swing will be completely different and was hoping someone had been in the same boat and might have some suggestions for regaining your swing after a major weight loss. Cheers and congrats to everyone who's gone through this....such a better life so far!

Here is a recently article on the Gov. & His weight gain after Gastric Bypass. Karen Tumulty, who interviewed Huckabee in February for the Washingotn Post observed this scene: Huckabee was tucking into a Breakfast of eggs and butter-slathered pancakes at a trendy New York hotel overlooking Times Square. His much-discussed diet – he famously lost more than 100 pounds after a diabetes diagnosis in 2003 and wrote a book about eating right – is apparently on hiatus. This can happen to you or I or anyone who Desires to change our health and to live longer. Personally I am tired of all the meds I take daily and the fact I can hardly walk as pain in my knees and hi…

I've been at the gym a lot lately, and have got my junk pinched between the bench and my leg and felt it swinging around on some of the standing exercises ie squats and dead's. I've looked around the locker room and see most guys wear their underwear, as I do boxer briefs, maybe one guy with compression shorts, I'm thinking of getting a couple of supporters. What do you guys wear while pumping iron?