MidnightBinger

I have been thinking about doing the VSG for a while after finally deciding against lap-band. This forum has answered alot of my questions just from reading others posts. But one thing I keep seeing is that the vast majority of Sleevers seem to be Women. Now I don't know why, but maybe women just contribute more here on the forum or something. But I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts as to why women are doing THIS WLS more as compared to men. Men typically consume and need to consume more calories than women with all things being equal. Do you think this is part of the reason? I am concerned that eating 2-4oz only at each meal will not be enough for me. I used to be a weightlifter and while Ive always been Heavy Ive always been strong and have alot of muscle mass. Will i be able to eat enough to maintain muscle and loose weight. I dont want to be 350 anymore but i honestly dont want to be a lil guy at 180 either. Thoughts? I'm a male, a tad over 6ft and 355 lbs and overweight all my life.

Great reply thanks Washffpm! Just met with surgeon yesterday and my insurance is making me do 6 months documented dr controlled diet. Bummed cause the lady at my insurance sd i wouldnt have to do that. oh well surgery is at least 7-8 months off now...

Checked out the Man Room, thanks Laura!

Exactly the reasons I am leaning towards VSG!!!

Great reply! Thank You, exactly what i was thinking. I dont ming loosing muscle mass as long as i can consume enough Protein to get it back! The first thing my wife said about me doign this was, I've always liked you being a big guy, you aren't going to be a bean pole will you? This coming from a skinny person lol.

Well I think I want the surgery, although im not 100% sure yet. I meet with my surgeon in a week and a half to discuss it further. I'm still in the beginning of this. But I know i need to something. Of all the WLS's, VSG seems to be the best one for me. I dont think there is anything wrong with wondering why this may be a female dominated surgey if i am thinking about doing it. Maybe there is a reason. Maybe not. I just know that once you do it, you can undo it. Like I said before this forum has been so infomative and I've had dozens of questions and I have found all of the answers here but this one. Thats all...

Great replies! Thank you both. I think the fact is, you said it not me , that women do TALK more and may just be more active of forums about the procedure. I would like to know stats though. Like % of men and women that do VSG.