Scared To Take The Leap

[nubamaboy2013 1]

Hi all, I'm very interested in gastric but I turn 40 in April and have a BMI over 50 so I'm a really big man. However I'm a big chicken when it comes to going under and pain. Additionally I'm concerned with the skin issue I will have afterwards. Any guys out there that are over six feet had a BMI over 50 pre op who can give me some idea of what to expect and give me pointers on what to expect?

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I'm not a guy lmbo but it's all normal feeling.

[slowtogo 301]

I am not a guy...and can still understand your concern, I ran the other way up to one week prior to surgery. My risk factors were very high with my heart problem, and so a friend pointed out that God opened the door, and it was either to get healed or to go to God-I had to leave the decision in His hands. I did. Now, I am healthier than I have been in 20 years, more energy...and looking pretty good as well.

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I am not a guy...and can still understand your concern' date=' I ran the other way up to one week prior to surgery. My risk factors were very high with my heart problem, and so a friend pointed out that God opened the door, and it was either to get healed or to go to God-I had to leave the decision in His hands. I did. Now, I am healthier than I have been in 20 years, more energy...and looking pretty good as well.[/quote']

Oops sorry you did say big man. You had surgery 20 years ago? No weight gain? Everything is good. Kept up with exercise & healthy eating?

[slowtogo 301]

I am a woman...

[slowtogo 301]

Surgery was 4/26/12 lost 104 lbs so far, and feel better than I have in the last 20 years. Also skinnier than I have been in the last 20 years.

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

I am not a guy...and can still understand your concern, I ran the other way up to one week prior to surgery. My risk factors were very high with my heart problem, and so a friend pointed out that God opened the door, and it was either to get healed or to go to God-I had to leave the decision in His hands. I did. Now, I am healthier than I have been in 20 years, more energy...and looking pretty good as well.

I think your friend is one smart cookie (no pun intended) Glad you listened to her wisdom.

[slowtogo 301]

I am too...went from dying to...living. grandly!! The bad news is I really discovered when I was no longer just an insurance check, everything at home fell apart. So at least if I ever go back on the dating scene, I will look good in tight jeans...lol!

[nubamaboy2013 1]

Thank you all for the replies, it is sure nice to have people to talk to so I can get some idea of the real world experiences with gastric. I am over 400 lbs 6'2" or 3" and going on 40 in April 2013. I just want to be able to go to Wal-Mart or some other department store and be able to actually shop for clothing. I actually think if I will go through with the surgery that once I lose enough weight so that I can buy clothing without having to order it online I will probably breakdown and cry. It has been almost 20 years since I have been able to buy much of any clothing anywhere other than the internet.

[nsciolino 1]

I'd say go for it, I had my gastric bypass March 17th, of 2015, best decision I ever made, im 5 ft 2, I have lost so far 71 lbs, and still losing, they say if you want to lose over 100lbs, go w gastric bypass, it's simple, I was so shocked, I had no pain at all. Do not be nervous honest, im the biggest baby.....

[nsciolino 1]

Oh and im a girl also... Nancy age 51. Glad to meet you. Good luck, hope you take my advice