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Here in Texas. We have to wait a couple of weeks to get your license in the mail. I saw my picture and really didn't know they guy on the old license. What prompted me to get a new license was I was stopped by a policeman because he didn't see my registration sticker on my truck. (It was there). Anyways, I have the policeman my license and he couldn't believe that was me on my license. So, I had to show him my federal license from work to prove it was me.

First day to the site. Looks great so far. A little about myself, I'm a 43 year old father of a 1 year old baby girl. I just had a Dr's appt on Monday and found out I'm at my all time highest weight of 315 lbs @ 5ft 10in. I had the lap band surgery in '08. It worked well. I got down to 240ish. Then in 2010 it got herniated and had to be removed. So my plans now are RNY.

I was up late at night suffering from some really bad reflux after a recent fill and was searching for other causes of my night time choking on stomach goo. I found this site and found my answers. I've been banded since June 2010 and have dropped 65 lbs. I'm kinda stuck at my current weight and am getting frustrated. I can't handle more fills, so I need an alternative. I work out like a mad man, and have completed many 10k runs and a half marathon....so I stay active... Ideas?

Guys, I had a nice NSV the past week or so. I have been wearing my favorite cologne for a while now but all of the sudden women are stopping and saying omg you smell so good, five separate times this week alone. Don't remember that 60 lbs ago. May be my body chemistry is changing with the weight loss. I am seven weeks out. I'll take it.

hey guys. just curious here. i am almost 4 weeks out. i've lost 25lbs preop and an additional 25lbs postop so far. my question relates to the bedroom. does anyone else having a problem with finishing prematurely?? like i mean a little too soon. faster than normal??? never ever had a problem before even at my biggest at 370lbs. and honestly before surgery i could last 30-40 minutes straight. i am so confused/worried. please help. is this normal? anyone else experience this ??

Just found out I need to do clear liquids/protein shake for four weeks post op! Anybody else have to do this?

Hey Gents, Just joined and had my first consultation with the Nutritionist. Thought I was ready but then went over diet plans before and after. Now I'm a little freaked. My Mother in Law had bypass last year and went from 273 to 166 ,and it saved her life. The Beer concern is what scares me a little. I have 2 young girls so don't really drink as much any more but enjoy a beer or two at the end of a hard day. Any advice ?

Morning all I have a question I've lost a hundred lbs so far. My skin isn't sagging or anything. But my ribs hurt like crazy and when I run I get a sharp pain under my pec, I can pin point the spot and it feels like I'm touching a nerve. I actually tried running, hurt to bad then tried elliptical with the same effect. Has anyone else had any issues like this? I am just wondering!

So today makes 4 days post-op. I'm not really too hungry. some stomach pain, gas, etc. but I seem to be doing ok. just want the pain sites to heal and stop hurting. i got 6 in total. the other night we cooked. i fed my daughter some chicken finger style and some fries. wifey had a steak and cheese. she felt bad. but i honestly didn't care too much thank God. I'm just curious...any sleevers out there that have been sleeved for more than a year....? back in the day i could go out to eat, have a few apps, then have a huge filet mignon plus potatoes plus 3 shrimp plus bread dessert salad and drinks. sometimes even wifeys leftovers. if we went to a burger joint, i'd eat a …

a plastic tube down Mr. Happy?!?!? Are they insane. Okay men how bad was this catheiter experience? Mr. Happy has been hiding ever since this information has been disclosed.

Hey Guys, Just wanted to give you all a heads-up if you are pre-op and come back with unusually high or borderline high levels of Iron in your blood. My surgeon, although noted the elevated level, was not concerned. As they were inflating my abdomen, it triggered a vagus nerve response that actually stopped my heart. They introduced Atropine and I came back. They waited a few minutes and decided to proceed with the surgery once consulting with other physicians and a cardiologist. Everyone seemed completely baffled by the phenomenon, especially since all of my pre-surgery test came back so strong. When I reminded the doctor that my iron levels were unusually high…

Im 3 weeks & 3 days post op yesterday I ate a bit to fast and had to get rid of it, now every time I eat some thing I get this tightness and heavy feeling in my chest! It seems to last for nearly an hour then dissipates, slowly. I ate one scrambled egg this morning, and the same thing happened, just had to get rid of it. Its just very uncomfortable and is really starting to concern me. Liquids give me a bit of the same feeling initially but not to the same magnitude. Any advise?

I read many, many threads about women who are sleeving and have to deal with jerk, non-supportive, insecure, namby-pamby, crybaby husbands. I am just curious.......... any of you men have non-supportive wives?

Down 35 lbs surgery feb 4th so happy right now!! Sent from my iPod touch using VST

Good afternoon. I got lap band done 2/7/13. I sometimes feel strange and wanted to know if it is normal. I have high blood pressure but it is controlled. It is hard to describe but it is like when you played contact sports and got hit some, the next day between your shoulder blades and around your ribs a discomfort. Not really a pain It is not all the time but if I'm in a chair for couple hours sitting up I feel it. Has anyone felt this. I am also about 18 lbs less than my weight on 2/4 Thanks

As I have been exercising the jiggling of certain parts has been getting distracting, not to mention my Moobs are not as pert and perky as they were before I got banded so I started looking at compression wear which is hideously expensive. I decided to try some from www.instaslim.com. I got them today and I am very happy with them they hold everything on my upper torso nice and close to my body and the jiggling has all but stopped.

Started back to work a couple day prior to my 3 week post op date! I was SO tired last night I didn't do anything until work tonight! Second day at work went great! I have not had that feeling of hunger since my surgery, wondering if that will ever return? Also anyone have any trouble eating breads or pasta? I have not tried this but just curious, still in the "baby food" stage! As of today down 32 lbs from surgery, and loving it!!

Wondering if there are any guys that user fitness pal app feel free to add me

Funny thing has happened since I've been losing weight, and It's not surprising really. Everything seems to get better. Life just tastes better, and a symptom of that is looking after yourselves in lots of small ways. I've recently discovered shaving with a double edge (DE) razor. I'm loving it. My skin is a lot better because I don't have a multi blade cartridge shaver ripping my hair out and cutting it at the root. It's also turned a chore into something that I enjoy doing. I look like a man again (ie not a sack of potatoes) and I start the day the way men are supposed to, shaving with a blade. It's the way your Dad might have shaved, but probably how your Grandfa…

hey just looking around for some truckin buddys .. im getting sleeved on fed 7 2013

specifically Androgel? If so, what has your weight loss done for your levels?

36 yr old and Im ready to sleeve. I am curious how long everyone took off work. Also the pre-op diet is, well, it sucks. How are your craving post-op? Was reading about getting cathed on another thread..whatever it takes. Also, do you get NG tubes?

Does anybody know if they have major problems wen you lose alot of weight with your belly dangling down to your private area?

I have clothes to get rid of 40/42 cargo shorts 2xl polo shirts Size 54 tuxedo black Size 52 suit blue pinstripe And other items Let me know if your interested

Any thoughts and advice are welcomed. I've done a ton of research on various WLS options, and have heard both success and horror stories for both Band and Sleeve. What made you decide to get the sleeve? Did you start with the Band and revised to sleeve? If so, why? I know that both take work and a lifestyle change - I just want some honest unbiased opinions on why you think one is better than the other.

I've been afraid to drink anything because every time I do my stomach hurts. I get bloated and full right away and I'm only drinking two ounces. I know it's only day two but that and that fact that I can't take deep breaths are my only complaint. Is this normal?

So....First round of March Madness is Thurs March 21-24, so naturally I scheduled my surgery on the 19th so I can watch all 48 first round games while I adjust/recuperate! Yeah buddy! I figured the Man Room would be the place to post this beca use only a man would be crazy enough to schedule sleeve around sports!

I am 4 weeks out and have lost 65 pounds. My most difficult thing is getting all the protein in that I need and getting solids down like baked chicken

I found out they have a liquid megavitamin now. Looks ok for post op. Any thoughts anyone?

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My surgery is tuesday im both anxious and nervous already lost 52lbs cant wait to get on to the next phase this is where the work begins bring it.

Got this in the mail today!! Yay! So happy ! Feeling great feb 4th! Here I come!!

All of us get lazy or distracted or lose our concentration, despite what our earnest intent may be. As a diabetic Bandster, the advantages of realistic moderation of my natural inclination to put off/ignore/deny the need for ACTION in my own behalf, is a conflict between the Rational and the Emotional part of my brain. One of the most helpful tools I have is the (free) newsletter of David Mendosa. I heartily recommend his information-rich postings. His recent article at <http://www.healthcen...esolutions> is a timely boost for my own waning dedication to my own best efforts. Consider what he has to say and how to add his own experiences to upgrade your own…

Do men lose quicker than women on the sleeve?

Was wondering if eating some beans or something soft would hurt me. Been on liquids for 4 weeks now and am going crazy. Any thoughts on this

Ok guys...I'm attending all the classes and support meetings. I am SUPER motivated to get down to a healthy weight. Are any of you out there in my same weight class? I am wondering what kind of long term weight loss I can and should expect...within reason!!! I don't think I will ever get below 200. Jeff

So I'm only 4 days post op, so I'm just looking for some tips in the upcoming weeks. I'm down a little bit of weight and that is going well, I'm just still recovering a bit.. I'm still on the Protein with Water and all that, so I haven't chewed anything in a while so it's getting old. How is the eating down the road? Any favorite recipes? Is anyone back to lifting weights? I'm big into weights and am kinda discouraged that I can't lift for a few months. I feel like my muscles are just wasting away at this point. Just looking for some different and thoughts. Thanks

I am 5 days post op and finally going to the bathroom but its like turning on a water faucet. Anyone else having this problem

is it a turn off fit a man to find out a girl has had wls?

So for some reason today my brain started to toss all kids of stuff around in my head out of no where. I was driving to work today and just started to get this panic feeling. Am I doing the right thing? Am I ready for this? Will I fail again at losing weight? Then after all that I start to think about all the things I still need to do before surgery. I have so much to do to get ready and time is ticking away. Still looking for Protein I like and continue to like more then a month. Will I be able to cook good things all the time instead of eating out all the time just because it’s easy? Also everyone I know knows I am going in for surgery for my weight but will …

I'm nearing my surgery date (next month est.) and I have one thing that has been stuck in the back of my mind. at my heaviest I was 428 about 2 years ago. Now I weigh 359. My concern is that I dont want to weigh less than 200 lbs. I dont want to be that skinny. has anyone else ever thought about this or am I just crazy?

I have gone to 2 of the 6 required nutritionist visits required for weightloss surgery. I see the surgeon next month to decide what type of surgery I want to have. I am 26 yrs old, 6'3", and 327 with sleep apnea, high cholesterol, pre diabetic, and minor reflux. Dieting hasn't worked too well bc I always gain it back. I've been on 4 major (and expensive) diets since I was 13. I am just so tired and beat down feeling... My wife is scared for me to have gastric bypass and I am too but I am starting to feel likes its my only option. Any encouraging words?

I took this from a blog that I read online (briankim.net) that addresses the issue of why men should lift weights. He makes a lot of valid points with this article and the benefits of lifting are very real. One thing I would add is if you've never lifted, take your time, don't worry about poundage, do something you can handle and train yourself to use good form. Then slowly buildup as you wish and can lift safely. Speaking from personal experience, the benefits of safe technically sound lifting are amazing! scale, who have very little testosterone. You can tell who these guys are. They're the ones who are not quite male and not quite female. It seems that all the …

Ok so i havent had the sleeve done yet. I know i wont be able to drink as much or at all for awhile which is fine lol. I dont drink much now but i could drink with the best of them lol So my question is how much can u tolerate after and im not talking about an all night alchol fest. Like maybe getting a few drinks for a bday or somethin. Just curious.

I have a ton of clothes men's size 44 to 48 jeans shorts and shirts if anyone could use them would be glad to send them to you

Did anyone experience air in the urine (pneumateuria) post-op? I had a catheter and assume that air got into the bladder through at the time of catheter insertion. If you experienced this issue, how long did it take post-op for it to resolve? Thanks

Tomorrow is the day I've been swirling so hard to get to!I wanted to reach my goal weight by 9 months which is 200lbs,i started at 381lbs on February 17,2012 that was also the day of my surgery.My weight right now is 203lbs.Wish me luck!

Hey everyone. Just thought I'd check in. So I've had 3 of.my.dietician appt's in so far. Everything is going good... down to 312 from 330 right now. All I did was cut out soda too, so that's a bonus. I just found out that I've been offered a new job, one that ISN'T out in the oilfield. My only concern is that, with my new insurance that I will be getting on, they're going to make ne start everything all over again. The insurance lady at the hospital (Essentia Health Duluth) has no idea and she said she wouldn't even be able to check until I get on the new insurance. Oh well!

6 weeks out.... Lost about 50 but the last week nothing! Is this common or am I doing something wrong???

Okay, this is embarraasing. I am a regular poster on VST but am SOOO embarrassed about this that I created an anon account to hide from my anon VST friends. wow Anyway, forgive me for intruding on the mens forum but I feel like this a place to talk about sex - and get input from both men and women. I am in my 40s, have lost well over 100# and still working on the last little bit to goal - but looking pretty good. I have been blessed with good genes and sunscreen so have a very young looking face too. I am a responsible adult, my children are grown, I am financially independant, have lived a pretty conservative life, I am feeling good about life and... I want sex!…