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

Great decision man. I'm 3 weeks post-op, I was sleeved Sept 9th. I was 5'8" with 288 lbs. As of last week, I was at 253lbs, having lost 35lbs. right now I have no Idea where I am. I'm trying not to get obsessed with weighing myself all the the time.

Tell me what you'd like to know, hopefully I can help out.

How long are you out of work? I am looking forward to having my wls done.

Thankfully I did not have any pain, nausea, or anything at all to speak off. Per my doctors orders I stayed home for a week, did not drive for 15, and still can't lift weights yet. Now, Around a week after the surgery I was able to return to my regular activites. You have to remember that everyone you meet or ask will tell you something a little different because their bodies heal differently. I have followed my doctor's and Nutritionist's recommendations to the letter, I would recommend you to do it as well, it helps a lot (at least in my case).

Yea I have noticed that people say different things. I have to lift alot with job. Seen where some people were out 7 to 8 weeks.

I was 280 at first dr visit 249 day of surgery. Surgery November 5th got down to 152 and now 165. Put on 13# of muscle spending a lot of time in gym.

I was 388 before surgery had the sleeve on oct 31 of last year and now I'm 257. So you'll loose a lot just take your time.

I was 308 on sept 10 (day of surgery) now 282, and going back to work tommmorow almost 3 weeks later. What other info do you need?

Congrats chepler.....will not be long! Wish you the best! You'll be glad you did this!

I was 388 before surgery had the sleeve on oct 31 of last year and now I'm 257. So you'll loose a lot just take your time.

I heard you loose alot the first 6 to 8 months.