male sleevers

[wheeling 18]

Hello. Just wondering if the Men in the 40;s to 50;s range are in the process of getting the sleeve or have It already. I am 49 , about 290, waiting to get sleeved around June. What your experience with this, bad and good. I know the women and Men having forma of weight loss, but womens oppinions are welcomed also.

[joatsaint 2,814]

Just got my sleeve in Dec. I'm 47 and started at 372 lbs. I didn't have any complications, but it wasn't a pain free recovery or as quick, like some have had. I am very happy with my sleeve and would do it all over again in a sec.

Click on the link in my signature to read my blog posts on my experiences.

[Bigepc 84]

I'll be 45 in a couple of months. I was sleeved on January 17. I started at 405lbs, I lost 23lbs on the pre op diet and I'm down 40 since surgery. I haven't had any problems, which is great. I'm happy with my choice to have this done. Good luck with what ever choice you make.

[PdxMan 4,292]

46 here. Sleeved 07/08/2011. You can see all of my stats in my signature if you are viewing this through a browser (not a mobile device).

Unbeknownst to me, I also had a hiatal hernia repair during the surgery, which was the source of some additional post-operative discomfort. Nothing terrible, but swallowing was just funky for about 2 weeks. As I was taking in only liquids, it wasn't a big deal.

I have been at goal for almost a year, now, and it has been a rollercoaster of emotion, for sure. It is a new life for me. One I did not fully grasp until I was in the middle of it.

My only regret is not having done it sooner. Sleeve was also the best choice for me out of all the WLS procedures. Good Luck!

[bigsleeve56 266]

48 years old no problems with surgery had it in aug started 423 weigh 288 now. no regrets.

[sonofanaggie 0]

I'm 60 yrs. old (61 in July '13) Had my surgery Jan. 22. Started Pre-Op diet at 267.5. Lost about 12 pounds during 2 week pre-op. I weighed 223.5 this morning (-44 lbs) I have no problem with eating. Having to get use to eating slower and not planning my life around cooking/eating. I feel great except for a nagging backache that I understand comes with the weight loss sometimes. Hoping that goes away soon. My goal is to get to 190 pounds....maybe 185, but I have not weighed that little since the late 70's. I was on many different meds for high blood pressure (since 1979), diabetes and I also suffered from sleep apnea. I have been medication free since the day of my surgery. I can't believe it! My BS and BP are both normal and my wife says I don't snore like before the surgery. Wished I had done this sooner.

[wheeling 18]

Thanks for the replys. I cant get going on the pre op diet. I até out with friends and family to Celebrate my 49th bday on sat and Sunday and gained about 4. I have to get going here, June is not far away