Looking to see how this surgery works from a male perspective. Nervous but excited

Edited May 30, 201412 yr by nukleus1911

my 1 year is the same date as your surgery date .. i lost 220lbs in 11 months. im at 192 started at 412.

chris

I'm having my surgery on the 5th. Nervous and excited as well. On a 2 week pre-op diet and I've dropped 10 lbs in the first week and am hoping to drop more.

I am 5 months out and couldn't be happier with the decision. Be patient, follow the program. You will be fine. Good Luck!

Any June 24th 2014 Sleevers?

June 25th here

June 10th is my date. Just started the pre-op diet today.Nervous as well, but, looking forward to the restart of my life.

I'm June 24th. Getting nervous.

June 5th is only a couple days away. This getting real. I'm surprised how well I've been able to stick to the pre op diet, because I didn't think I could do it.

Generally though during the pre op I've had low energy but I've had a few bursts of high energy too.

I think it works differently for everyone. The are some common themes but usually surgeons and nutritionists all have slight variations on Post and Pre OP protocol.

Expect a ton of gas (both ends). It gets better but it's sucks. Don't even try to hold it in. Get it out quickly. You will feel better.

Taking meds sucks for a few weeks until you can swallow them whole. Some can take whole pills the day after surgery. I wouldn't advise that unless your surgeon gives the OK. Crush or get liquid version.

Men seem to lose faster than women. It may just have to do with the larger frame and heavier beginning weight though.

You will see quite a few posts in plastic surgery once the weight is off. But it's uncommon for men. Keep in mind plastics are a great way to get rid of loose skin (and you will have loose stomach skin), but it is really painful and leaves a scar. From what I have seen, few regret having plastic work. But the are other ways to work on loose skin. I. E . Skin elasticity, muscle increase, tone workouts.

You need someone to talk to. Therapist, shrink, nutritionist, doctor. This forum is a great resource but you need a pro. If you are on psych meds you should be closely regulated. Depression or anxiety are usually what got us here in the first place. So it's important to control neuro pharmacology. Don't self medicate. Men usually have it's easier since we don't have raging hormones constantly/monthly.

Men also seem to need more Protein. The standard Water intake its 64oz. You should be drinking more but it's going to be tough to hit 64oz for a while.

Good luck to you.

Good insights Josh, thanks.

My surgery is in about 5 hours. I'll let you all know how it goes.

I survived my surgery. Some pain in torso and shoulders. Combo of incisions plus gas.

Congrats! Please keep us posted

I survived my surgery. Some pain in torso and shoulders. Combo of incisions plus gas.

Hope are you feeling now? I hope you can go home tomorrow. The gas is horrible,... Just let it go.

I'm recovering OK. It's been a week since surgery. Pain is a lot less! I've lost another 10 lbs. too. So all and all things are moving in the right direction. I would say the few days I spent in the hospital kind of sucked but I've experienced worse. It was just a matter of getting through those few days.

How is the gas? You almost rid of it? How close are you to hitting your protein and water goals?