James, Have the Greatest Ever on the 28th!! What a Christmas!! It’s good to see more guys out here on Obesity Help. We make up a small minority of the people having Weight Loss Surgery, but tend to lose down quicker and with fewer hassles than the women due to Male Physiology. Drop by the "Men's Message Board" at- http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/men/ -to see how other Guys are doing with their surgeries. It's a diverse bunch of guys with the mutual understanding that WLS for Men can be a totally different Journey. Stop by to add your questions, advice, opinions, info, etc… A lot of info and advice specifically tailored to Men. It’s Great to know we’re not so alone in all of this. I’m just dropping by to let you know that there’s a huge crowd of strangers out here pulling for you and holding you in our prayers. May you have a famously successful surgery and a record-breaking recovery! Be nice to the nurses, Enjoy the drugs when you can, and most importantly, hurry home and start walking away from those pounds and into a new Life! Best Wishes-