male only Greetings men!

[Helo-Tech 7]

Hey all, just wanted to jump in and say hey. I'm scheduled for April 16'th and can't wait. I'm 6'1" and 350 lbs. like the rest of you, I'm tired of all the same things, the worst to me is not being able to ride the thrill rides at the parks, we're lucky enough to have Busch Gardens Williamsburg about 45 min. away and I havent been in a few years because it's pointless, the rides I love I can't get on anymore and the ones I can get in I don't care for. also, not being able to fit in a booth sucks. like a few of you I fly daily (but don't go anywhere) my job is maintaining some government full motion flight simulators at our local Navy base, the MH53(Echo) and the MH60(Siera) helo's specifically, for as big as they are, it is a pain for me to get in and out of the cockpit on a daily basis, I manage but it's still tough.

[BamaBoynMo 11]

Helo... Glad u found the website! And congrats on your upcoming surgery... AND I totally agree with the Theme Park issue... It sucks big time!

[Rootman 1,101]

... my latest NSV was putting on 32 inch waist pants, something I hadn't done since my wife and I were married 35 years ago. ...

32's? With your height you're a freakin' BEANPOLE! man I thought getting down to 36's was good.

Yeah, I too haven't been on any rides for decades - at least none that count. Yeehaw (NOT!) a merry-go-round. The few I COULD fit in were REAL uncomfortable and the experience was more pain than pleasure. We may just head over to Silver Dollar City this summer and ride some rides!

[massindex 346]

Sip dudes I am 3 days post op - any advice on getting back in the world / potions and preop

pasmilton - let us know if you any questions. We are here to help. The one piece of advice I have is remember the end game. It makes it ALL worthwhile.

[Neoteric Verve 65]

The surgery is incredible. I started at 440lb and now I'm 335lb. Starting now I'll be going back to my kettlebells. They really help blast the pounds off! VSG truly is the most liberating thing I've done. I feel so accomplished.

[Neoteric Verve 65]

The surgery is incredible. I started at 440lb and now I'm 335lb. Starting now I'll be going back to my kettlebells. They really help blast the pounds off! VSG truly is the most liberating thing I've done. I feel so accomplished.

[Lissa 2,631]

I just had to jump in here and say that I have another thing to be thankful for about this surgery... It's creating Eye candy for us ladies!

[Lichito 0]

Hello guys.

I had my VSG on June 16th. Lost 22.5 pounds so far. I have been feeling some hunger and really afraid of eating too much. Had a fourth of a turkey burger and probably ate half. Because there were some very spicy Jalapeno's on it, could not et anymore. I was not eating solids until I reported for my follow up and was advised that I needed to start eating more "chewable" food along with the liquids. On the day that I drank more than usual (cream Soup and protein) I gained two pounds. Is this common? I am a little lost and thoroughly confused.

Thanks for any contributions to my post. Glad there is a men's forum!

Rich

[SML1997 308]

Welcome to the forum. This place very supportive.

[Lichito 0]

Welcome to the forum. This place very supportive.

Thank you. Looking forward to reading and learning more!

[BizTraveller 101]

Just another guy checking in. I get sleeved next week. I am 5' 10" and 275. The only thing that makes me unique is that I travel all over the world all the time. It sounds glamorous, but I have been averaging a trip around the world once a month for the past 5 years, and it has damn near killed me. I am taking a couple months off this summer to get myself on a new path. I can relate to the seat belt extender issue. It is a tight squeeze for me in a bunch of coach seats.