Just wondering if I am about the only guy getting banded? Or perhaps one of the only ones online and talking about it?

So glad to be meeting all the awesome ladies on here who are going through what I am, but wondering if I am the only 30ish guy getting this done?

There seems to be more of a stigma (where I live at least) for guys getting Bariatric Surgery.. what about where you live?

17 days and counting!

Anesthesiologist Consult on May2nd

Surgery May 10th

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Just wondering if I am about the only guy getting banded? Or perhaps one of the only ones online and talking about it?

So glad to be meeting all the awesome ladies on here who are going through what I am, but wondering if I am the only 30ish guy getting this done?

There seems to be more of a stigma (where I live at least) for guys getting Bariatric Surgery.. what about where you live?

17 days and counting!

Anesthesiologist Consult on May2nd

Surgery May 10th

www.benworship.wordpress.com

There are a number of guys on here, but a substantially larger number of women, who also tend to post more often.

I didn't worry about any stigma associated with band surgery - I was more concerned about my health, and wanting to live to a ripe old age. As it was, I was headed for an early grave. I've since turned things around, and I'm in better shape than I've been in years. I'm well past my 30s, but I wish I had done this back then. I'd be much better off now. That is my only regret for having this surgery - that I waited so long.

Good luck with you surgery! Let us know when it happens, and we'll make room for you on the bandster's bench.

Dave

Thusday is my day

Down 20 pllus pounds on pre-op diet

Just wondering if I am about the only guy getting banded? Or perhaps one of the only ones online and talking about it?

So glad to be meeting all the awesome ladies on here who are going through what I am, but wondering if I am the only 30ish guy getting this done?

There seems to be more of a stigma (where I live at least) for guys getting Bariatric Surgery.. what about where you live?

17 days and counting!

Anesthesiologist Consult on May2nd

Surgery May 10th

www.benworship.wordpress.com

That is so crazy that you posted this as I have been thinking the same thing for awhile and was about to post this myself.. it does feel like there are much fewer guys around, but as a previous poster said, im sure it has a lot to do with guys simply not taking the time to post about it..

As I typing this i'm being discharged from the hospital from being banded yesterday morning. I honestly feel great! If there is one thing that I would need to complain about it would be my stomach feels like I did 2million sit-ups, but the pain is 4 out of 10 easy now. Yesterday it may have been about 6.5, but I was walking an hour out of recovery......Good Luck to you

Same here, my only regret is not doing this sooner (in my 30's).

I am having mine done Thursday. As far as a stigma I haven't seen any. Everybody at my job and my family are all happy that ZI'm doing this. I'm 60 years old so I'm a little nervous about complications. Good Luck to you. By the way as of last Thursday I've lost 58 lbs before surgery.

I read more than I post and I am in my mid 40's, actually my surgery date is on my birthday ...may 9th at 10am and I am on my second day of the liquid diet. It is rough but I am following my Dr,'s orders to the T . My preop is next week and I am looking forward to weighing myself to see if I lost anything, I can already breathe better !!! amazing !

Good luck to you !

Chuck

I'm 37 and starting my pre-op diet tomorrow and my surgery is May 11th!

I had mine surgery this past December just after Christmas. It is the best thing I ever did for myself. My confidence is way up. Most of all I love being able to run around and play ball with my daughters. I feel better than I did in my early 20's (I'm 41 now).

I am also a part time firefighter. We had the first decent size fire a week back that I had been able to go to since being banded. Wow!!! what a difference. Over the past year especially I was truly afraid I was going to become a Line of Duty Death from a heart attack on scene. This past week I worked harder and felt better than I ever felt even in my early 20's. I even got up the following morning and ran my first 5K.

What I am trying to say is this is life changing and I think more guys should be made aware of it. Good for all of us for making that decision. Good Luck to all of you just starting out.

I'm 37 and starting my pre-op diet tomorrow and my surgery is May 11th!

Awesome man! One day after mine!!

My protien samples come today and then it is preop dietland starting next week..

Keep me posted on your progress and how you do!

Ben

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Can I just say I was LOL at your screen name? With that sense of humor, you are going to do well with the process!

51 here wishing I was 30. lol Wish I would have had band installed much sooner, but, right now after 101 lbs. lighter, I feel like 30. Live in New Mexico and probably the same stigma here. I am more active now than I've ever been. I lap swim 3 times a week, work out at a gym, do some biking, some jogging, all things I did not do when I was 20, 30 or 40. This band thing is awesome!!!!!

As far as posting and sharing, we are more private, I guess. I post as a pay forward due to a few complications post surgery. I had so many bandsters, mainly women that gave me lots of encouragement and help when I really needed it most. I appreciate people that are willing to help. Thank you all.

Good luck on your journey, you won't regret it!

I am not a man, but I can tell you from my surgeon's support groups (at least in my area) that it's about a 80/20 split. It was a very pleasant surprise to have the support and view point from both sexes. Good luck to you all

Just think guys...we got all these beautiful women on this site for support! hehe

I'm going through the process. Hoping to get banded around August.