male only How much weight can us guys expect to lose

[Junior 0]

As I am quite aware, men's bodies are different from womens'. I read about expected results, percentiles and all that stuff but wonder if the numbers for us guys might be different. I started my two week pre-op diet 17 minutes ago and can't wait to get this all over with. But I wonder what I can truly expect to lose after this procedure. Any of you guys willing to share your results? I'm also curious what you think helps with your success.

[georgebals 0]

Guys lose weight easier than women. Guys eat so much more than women. Women live 5.5 years longer then guys. Rules are different each Doctor & clinic. They are all based the same. Mine are measure out 4 ozs. food 3 times a day. Exercise & attend support meeting. If I was to do it again, I would demand Realize band. I'm finding out that it works better for guys. Get this book pre-op. Weight Loss Surgery with the Adjustable Gastric Band (at Borders). Main thing is getting your head in right place. Good Luck. Banded 1/15/08, by Dr. Soong & Dr. Atkinson. Lost over 122 pounds forever. Best day of my Life was losing morbid obesity handle. No fills. Losing it in Vegas! Hasta Pronto, George:thumbup:

[vegasgirl44 0]

George, do you think the Realize band is a better option for men, or in general? And what do you like about it?

[dwrd73 0]

Did you ever see the Realize band up close? To me it looks like something made in someone's garage. It doesn't look or feel as sturdy as the lap band. I personally never heard or read that it is better for men. It would be interesting to see this research though.

[georgebals 0]

My appt. is today at SWCC. I weigh in once a week anyway, as clinic scales are only ones I consider accurate. I leave my questions the Fill nurses or Brian Grace. Dr. Soong gets my questions at meeting. I have called RealizemySuccess web site they could not give me numbers I wanted. Through LapbandTalk I found new sites & Dr. Curry of Cincinnatti,Ohio. He says several males he has, have gone as long as I without a fill with realizeband. I want to get Europen records as Realize has only been in U.S. 1&1/2 years. I pay close attention to failure of bands & Drs. I have not saw any with Realize.

I will to find out if Realize is the only band they put in men. I only found out which band I have 2 months ago. Would you ask Dr. Teng what his feeling are about Realize are? I have your sugery date marked down & the Best of luck to you. My baby sister has degrees like you in Health. She use to work for J&J. She had a by-pass surgery that went bad. She is all right now, but wishes she had a band. She is my in house expert! She came to Las Vegas to help me with my spine fusion surgery. She worked on a study with my Dr. He hurt his back installing hardware in mine. I use to be huge. Hasta Pronto, George:thumbup:

[vegasgirl44 0]

Thanks, George! I'm going to see him on Tuesday and I'll add it to my list of things to discuss.

[2big4U 0]

I expect to lose it all!!!

BA dum dum (rimshot):wink2:

[dwrd73 0]

You'll then have to change your username to 2small4U.:teeth_smile:

[mcreatiev 0]

banded in 02/2007 i have lost 70lbs and now not losing much at all, hope ta do better, i have never been able to not drink liquid when i eat.

Edited August 4, 2008 by mcreatiev

[Livingthe Dream 0]

It depends

100+ pounds is possible if you stay active and focus more on your exercise and less on the amount of Fluid in the band. If you are a overweight computer nerd that loves food and movies and only goes out at night then you can expect about 50% weight lose from what you were hoping for.

If you are an ex athlete that has let their self go (thats me) after marriage and kids and a desk job then the weight will fly off. I lost 85 pounds playing basketball and volleyball and never stepped on a treadmill. My activity level has always been high but so was the calorie intake. Burn 3800 calories a day (bodybugg) and then eat 5000 calories.

Its not impossible to hit goal but it helps to have fun doing something active.

[latrice 0]

:party:Yes ,my banded day is almost here.2 more days left.i can't hardly wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbup::wub:

[2big4U 0]

You'll then have to change your username to 2small4U.:thumbup:

As a husband, That is something I never want to hear.:tt2::thumbup:

[DavidB 0]

As a husband, That is something I never want to hear.:thumbup:

Good one.

And the good news is, as your belly shrinks "other" parts look bigger. :thumbup:

[globetrotter 0]

I've lost 70 pounds in 10 months

[vegasgirl44 0]

My appt. is today at SWCC. I weigh in once a week anyway, as clinic scales are only ones I consider accurate. I leave my questions the Fill nurses or Brian Grace. Dr. Soong gets my questions at meeting. I have called RealizemySuccess web site they could not give me numbers I wanted. Through LapbandTalk I found new sites & Dr. Curry of Cincinnatti,Ohio. He says several males he has, have gone as long as I without a fill with realizeband. I want to get Europen records as Realize has only been in U.S. 1&1/2 years. I pay close attention to failure of bands & Drs. I have not saw any with Realize.

I will to find out if Realize is the only band they put in men. I only found out which band I have 2 months ago. Would you ask Dr. Teng what his feeling are about Realize are? I have your sugery date marked down & the Best of luck to you. My baby sister has degrees like you in Health. She use to work for J&J. She had a by-pass surgery that went bad. She is all right now, but wishes she had a band. She is my in house expert! She came to Las Vegas to help me with my spine fusion surgery. She worked on a study with my Dr. He hurt his back installing hardware in mine. I use to be huge. Hasta Pronto, George:thumbup:

George,

I talked to Dr. Teng today and asked about the Realize. He said it's the French version of the band. Shaped more like a horseshoe than a complete innertube, he said that it doesn't have complete restriction like the American version because of that part in the back where there is no closure. He explains it like a Cadillac compared to a Mercedes. The Cadillac (Realize) is a good luxury car, but no comparison to the Mercedes for performance. I don't know if that is what you wanted to know, but that's what he said. He clearly prefers the American version. Bonnie