male only Alright guys, where is everybody at?

[Used2b575lbs 29]

Hey just joined the boards trying to get support, I haven't been able to get to the local support group due to my work schedule. Sleeved on July 12, 2010 and loving it. I was extremely heavy and lost 200 lbs before the sleeve now down 317 lbs and loving life. Will continue to work the sleeves magic until my body tells me it's time to maintain. 258 right now looking to lose at least another 20-30 lbs if not more. 245 lbs is a huge goal as that is the lightest i've weighed since I was 12 years old.

[Amos2 1]

Thanks massindex start the two-week countdown Friday.

[ccbcdeke 11]

All right man talk doing the deed 3-24-11 Dr Ramos Kelly T J Mexico old age caught up with me 54 years old and 400+ still looking for bigger scale. Trying to shrink the old liver now. Too fat for the shovel head got to get er done

Hey Big A...what are you going to change your screen name to when you get to your goal weight? :001_rolleyes:

[Amos2 1]

Back to little A 2 days post op feeling good down 30 lbs since 2week pre diet Dr Kelly is the man

[Redcobra 1]

Back to little A 2 days post op feeling good down 30 lbs since 2week pre diet Dr Kelly is the man

go for it

[b_bob 0]

Well, I am here. I had my sleeve done the 24th and am feeling great today. Surgery was harder on me in many ways than I thought it would be. I tell everyone that I've been working on this for years. 30 years ago I was30 years old, 5'11" and 335 pounds then down to 180 and back up-down-up-down until last year when I decided this is stupid, got some help with depression and decided to change my life. At this point I was 5'10" and 255 pounds. I applied through Kaiser Permanante for thier Options Porgram. Immediately started to follow their program while I waited to be admitted to the program. This past fall I got in and took the 12 wk program 237 pounds. I had surgery the 24th 210 and todays follow up I am at 200.4 pounds. I feel greats. Everyday I took about 15 different medications (20 pills a day) be fore Vitamins etc. My blood sugar is still a little high on a random but my Primary said we'll wait and see for a while as I may no longer need my meds for that. My BP is good-first time in years. I am down to 3 pills aday. As I said to start, I'm here! I don't really mean to go on but this is a great day!

[Redcobra 1]

Well, I am here. I had my sleeve done the 24th and am feeling great today. Surgery was harder on me in many ways than I thought it would be. I tell everyone that I've been working on this for years. 30 years ago I was30 years old, 5'11" and 335 pounds then down to 180 and back up-down-up-down until last year when I decided this is stupid, got some help with depression and decided to change my life. At this point I was 5'10" and 255 pounds. I applied through Kaiser Permanante for thier Options Porgram. Immediately started to follow their program while I waited to be admitted to the program. This past fall I got in and took the 12 wk program 237 pounds. I had surgery the 24th 210 and todays follow up I am at 200.4 pounds. I feel greats. Everyday I took about 15 different medications (20 pills a day) be fore Vitamins etc. My blood sugar is still a little high on a random but my Primary said we'll wait and see for a while as I may no longer need my meds for that. My BP is good-first time in years. I am down to 3 pills aday. As I said to start, I'm here! I don't really mean to go on but this is a great day!

congrats

[Ulysses 0]

Hey Guys,

I just joined the forum and have read most of the MAN ROOM posts - great info!

I have spent the last 3+ months jumping through all the hoops to have the sleeve done, I finally have the date set for April 26th, 2011.

It's nice to know that other guy's out there have or had the same questions/concerns that I have...One of my ultimate goals (other than the standard health/self-esteem issues etc) has been to get my "game back" so to speak in the sex department. I really never had any problems in that area until I hit the age of 40 (43 now) and the weight just kept piling on no matter what diet I went on...I have watched in disgust and disbelief how my body has turned into huffing, puffing. sweating mockery of its former self. I especially enjoyed the topic of "endowment" I believe it was called...When I look down all I can see is my gut - not good. I seriously look forward to the day that Mr. Happy can make his stellar comeback. Poor guy has called it quits and retreated into his own little fat cave, looks like 2 prunes and a mushroom cap! It's fantastic to know that once the weight starts to come off, the groundhog won't be afraid of his shadow anymore.

I decided to check out WLS as an option after the last Holiday dinner with the family. Now they were never known for their tact to begin with, but I just about went postal when everyone at the table got a nice Christmas laugh when my little brother shouted "Hey! ***ME*** has the biggest Tit's at the table!" OK, it was kinda funny - but nobody talks about my "Moobs" that way...

I am currently at 460lbs - the most I have ever weighed. I bought a great scale off Amazon that weighs accurately up to 500Lbs - so I will be using it to monitor my progress. I am also going on the Post-Op diet even though my surgeon doesn't require it. I have an Olympic weight set/cage and bench that I used to use a lot and just bought a nice elliptical bike - so I am ready for this. Surprisingly, I don't have any co-morbidity issues other than shortness of breath. My GP and Surgeon both said I have cholesterol and blood sugar levels that an 18 year old would be happy to have. I am also a pretty big guy with a large frame: I'm 6'3, was able to palm a basketball when I was 12 and wear size 16 shoes...I look pretty good at 230-260 lbs. I haven't weighed under 230 Lbs since right after high school.

Anyway, just wanted to give everyone a shout and say thanks for all the great info so far...

~J