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I have been on the site for awhile now and I hardly see any men on here. I am 45 and having my sleeve March 1. Have been overweight only 15 years and weighed 290 when I had my initial appt. I am on the liquid diet and have lost 10 lbs already. I have high blood pressure, cholesterol and just found out I am now diabetic. I also have very bad sleep apnea. All in the past 15 years!! So all you men out there please share your story. Women, of course, are welcome too.

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Women naturally share more. Started at 305, diet and a couple rounds of intestinal flues got down to 235 for surgery last August, now 185 and stable.

Great to have all the ladies, I am a tax preparer so all my clients from a year ago see a new me, give me compliments.

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All things are possible. I started out at 427 at my highest, 407 pre-surgery and I'm getting close to breaking the 200 lb barrier after 13 months. I finally moved my BMI into the "normal" range. It takes some work but I also am starting to stabize around the 200 lb mark.

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Hey there bud,

We are getting sleeved on the same day and are both in New York. Where are you getting yours done?

I wish you every success. We should stay in touch. It would be nice to have someone to go through this with.

Best,

Harmonic

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Hey there bud' date='

We are getting sleeved on the same day and are both in New York. Where are you getting yours done?

I wish you every success. We should stay in touch. It would be nice to have someone to go through this with.

Best,

Harmonic[/quote']

Hi I am having it at NYU. How about you?

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Hey everyone I am in NYC as well still don't have a date.... But hopefully getting something for mid March

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Hey everyone I am in NYC as well still don't have a date.... But hopefully getting something for mid March

Hi and welcome! Where are you getting it done?

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Hi and welcome! Where are you getting it done?

Columbia Presbyterian

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Ken,

NY Presbyterian- Weill Cornell for me. However, I hear that NYU has an amazing program and you should be in great hands.

Let's stay in touch,

Harmonic

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Ken' date='

NY Presbyterian- Weill Cornell for me. However, I hear that NYU has an amazing program and you should be in great hands.

Let's stay in touch,

Harmonic[/quote']

I plan on it how far along are you

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Had my surgery 5-25-2011, down over 100 lbs and no longer take any medication. My blog is in my signature below. It details my journey from the beginning. Good luck to you, it is a life changer.

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I'm sure there are other men out there. They just don't like to talk about it.

Good luck on your surgery!

Mine is March 5th.

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