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I had mine on June 1st. I didn't have to do a liquid diet, but post op was rough for a few weeks.

Are you able to have Protein shakes as part of your pre op diet? Those may help.

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Yes I'm on Protein isolates and Clear Liquids like beef broth and Jello. I guess I'll be on liquids for a whole month... it's going to be rough.. 2 weeks pre op and 2 weeks post... we're you able to get around pretty quick after surgery ?

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I had no trouble walking after. The whole not lifting anything for a month was hard, though.

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I also wondered how many other guys were having the sleeve done! I just told my wife today it seems like more women! I am still pre-op. I was 520 pounds at the start of my journey and have to get down to 450 before they will do surgery. I Have lost 48 pounds since April 4th. Hopefully have a surgery date within a few months!

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I also wondered how many other guys were having the sleeve done! I just told my wife today it seems like more women! I am still pre-op. I was 520 pounds at the start of my journey and have to get down to 450 before they will do surgery. I Have lost 48 pounds since April 4th. Hopefully have a surgery date within a few months!

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It's tough. If you really want it, it will happen... I was at 350# today I'm at 309# I'm hoping to get to 200lbs after surgery... your right about not many men to chat with.. I do wish you luck on your journey....

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As much as I want it, I need it!! Started the process 4 years ago and made it about 2 months from surgery and missed a monthly weigh in and next thing I knew it was a few months later and I was back in my old habits and not going through with the surgery! Well 4 years later and 100 pounds heavier I am back in it for real this time!! Not really sure what my goal weight is but would love to be around 250!! But I would take anything under 300 lol

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As much as I want it, I need it!! Started the process 4 years ago and made it about 2 months from surgery and missed a monthly weigh in and next thing I knew it was a few months later and I was back in my old habits and not going through with the surgery! Well 4 years later and 100 pounds heavier I am back in it for real this time!! Not really sure what my goal weight is but would love to be around 250!! But I would take anything under 300 lol

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My toughest part is the mental thing. I'm addicted to wanting to eat. Expecially late night watching tv.it sucks

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As much as I want it, I need it!! Started the process 4 years ago and made it about 2 months from surgery and missed a monthly weigh in and next thing I knew it was a few months later and I was back in my old habits and not going through with the surgery! Well 4 years later and 100 pounds heavier I am back in it for real this time!! Not really sure what my goal weight is but would love to be around 250!! But I would take anything under 300 lol

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My toughest part is the mental thing. I'm addicted to wanting to eat. Expecially late night watching tv.it sucks

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I broke my night snacking routine by walking on a treadmill while watching TV. An hour of that and I stopped being hungry.

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I believe it's more mental than physical! It's been a lifetime of wanting to always eat and have food. Always wanting to be around food and now you have to be away from food! I have always been a late night snacker, even late night 2nd dinner type of guy! That has been a huge thing I have had to work on. I always have a bottle of Water or Powerade zero on the coffee table to help me! And at work I would always snack throughout the day. So I have to change what I take in my lunchbox. Doesn't help we always have customer bringing us in good Snacks. Like on Friday one guy brought in cinnamon donuts and another brought in pizza for lunch. I was proud of myself to say no to each of them! One coworker even asked if I was feeling ok!

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As much as I want it, I need it!! Started the process 4 years ago and made it about 2 months from surgery and missed a monthly weigh in and next thing I knew it was a few months later and I was back in my old habits and not going through with the surgery! Well 4 years later and 100 pounds heavier I am back in it for real this time!! Not really sure what my goal weight is but would love to be around 250!! But I would take anything under 300 lol

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My toughest part is the mental thing. I'm addicted to wanting to eat. Expecially late night watching tv.it sucks

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I broke my night snacking routine by walking on a treadmill while watching TV. An hour of that and I stopped being hungry.

That's a good idea! I am going to try and hang my new punching bag tomorrow in my garage. Hopefully that will help me get away from the TV and move around more!

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As much as I want it, I need it!! Started the process 4 years ago and made it about 2 months from surgery and missed a monthly weigh in and next thing I knew it was a few months later and I was back in my old habits and not going through with the surgery! Well 4 years later and 100 pounds heavier I am back in it for real this time!! Not really sure what my goal weight is but would love to be around 250!! But I would take anything under 300 lol

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My toughest part is the mental thing. I'm addicted to wanting to eat. Expecially late night watching tv.it sucks

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This is the toughest part after surgery as well. My body isn't physically hungry but head hunger is a real challenge. I've found that keeping busy helps a lot. If I have something to do for the evening I don't even think about food, but if I am just sitting around in front of the TV it is challenging to fight the urge to snack all night. And snacking can derail weight loss very quickly.

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I also wondered how many other guys were having the sleeve done! I just told my wife today it seems like more women! I am still pre-op. I was 520 pounds at the start of my journey and have to get down to 450 before they will do surgery. I Have lost 48 pounds since April 4th. Hopefully have a surgery date within a few months!

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I have seen a few men at my support groups, but it is probably a 1:3 ratio (men to women)

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I also wondered how many other guys were having the sleeve done! I just told my wife today it seems like more women! I am still pre-op. I was 520 pounds at the start of my journey and have to get down to 450 before they will do surgery. I Have lost 48 pounds since April 4th. Hopefully have a surgery date within a few months!

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I have seen a few men at my support groups, but it is probably a 1:3 ratio (men to women)

...and the women do most of the yapping.

"When all is said and done, usually more has been said than done. "

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I have gastric sleeve on 7/19/2016. I'm on 2nd week of liquid diet. The tough part is the mental part.... I don't feel hungry. Just my muscles are getting sore. I think not enough Water...

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Tommy, make sure you're tracking food and Water intake. You're not the only male doing this, although sometimes it feels like it.

Stay Strong!!

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