My husband and I are about to become a sleeved couple...GUYS, what was your experience with recovery?

[pintsizedmallrat 473]

Hello everyone!

I went through my gastric sleeve surgery in September 2021 and I've been really successful; it has truly changed my life in so many ways. My husband is approved for surgery himself now, and will be getting it done in April. He is 39 and is overall in fairly good health except for his weight concerns, so I'm optimistic he will also have good results!

I had a really rough go of it after my surgery and I'm determined to help him any way I can; I'm the primary food purchaser and preparer in my house, so it'll basically be business as usual there. Men who have had the surgery, what is something you think I need to know? Do you feel like your experience was different in any way from the women who have had it?

[AnotherGuy 66]

Hello @pintsizedmallrat

I had my sleeve surgery in December of 2021. Hence, I am about 14 months postop.

To date, I have lost 153lbs. from my highest pre-surgery weight. Interestingly enough, you had your surgery at the same location where I had my surgery...that is if there is only one Dr. Trace Curry who does bariatric surgeries.

I did not have any complications from my surgery that were any different than situations that have been described on this site. As a male, I haven't experienced anything different than what others, male or female, have described. I will try to highlight some of the things I have experienced.

• I only used the pain medication for the first day.
• The gas from the surgery was the worst part for me. Once the gas went away, everything else was pretty smooth.
• I stayed at a hotel near the surgery center the first night. The next morning, I went home with someone else driving.
• I followed the doctor's instructions very closely when it came to food, Vitamins and movement.
• I count every calorie for which I eat and/or drink.
• I was very cold for the first few months.
• Approximately 30 days after surgery, I was permitted to begin exercising. (walking)
• Once permitted, I began other forms of cardio like biking, jogging and the elliptical machine.
• Once permitted, I began to lift weights.
• I have continued the exercise regimen every week since.
• I weigh myself every week in order to track my progress.

I don't know if any of this will be helpful to you. I hope your husband has a great experience.

Best wishes to you and your family!

[pintsizedmallrat 473]

1 hour ago, AnotherGuy said:

Hello @pintsizedmallrat

I had my sleeve surgery in December of 2021. Hence, I am about 14 months postop.

To date, I have lost 153lbs. from my highest pre-surgery weight. Interestingly enough, you had your surgery at the same location where I had my surgery...that is if there is only one Dr. Trace Curry who does bariatric surgeries.

I did not have any complications from my surgery that were any different than situations that have been described on this site. As a male, I haven't experienced anything different than what others, male or female, have described. I will try to highlight some of the things I have experienced.

• I only used the pain medication for the first day.
• The gas from the surgery was the worst part for me. Once the gas went away, everything else was pretty smooth.
• I stayed at a hotel near the surgery center the first night. The next morning, I went home with someone else driving.
• I followed the doctor's instructions very closely when it came to food, Vitamins and movement.
• I count every calorie for which I eat and/or drink.
• I was very cold for the first few months.
• Approximately 30 days after surgery, I was permitted to begin exercising. (walking)
• Once permitted, I began other forms of cardio like biking, jogging and the elliptical machine.
• Once permitted, I began to lift weights.
• I have continued the exercise regimen every week since.
• I weigh myself every week in order to track my progress.

I don't know if any of this will be helpful to you. I hope your husband has a great experience.

Best wishes to you and your family!

Well that's good to know! He is using the same surgery center I did and I was very happy with them. That is helpful.

He was so good to me when recovering from my surgery, and did his best despite not having a lot of information and NOT being much of a cook, and I want to make sure I am able to take as good of care of him as he did for me. I had a rough go of it the first few months and wasn't myself again for about six months.