Any MEN who have had WLS, waiting for approval, or thinking about it?

Hello Everyone- I am thinking of WLS and was wondering if there are any men out there who have gone through the process, etc. I am 27 years old and want to get this done before getting diabetes and other problems. I have dieted ever since high school and have not had any success. If anyone (male or female) have any advice, feel free to email me at [email protected]. I think I would like to get my procedure done at North Fulton Regional Hospital by Dr. Macik since I work there and am familiar with everything.

Hey Michael, I am just over two months post op with the Duodenal Switch... I had a long row to hoe... but it was worth every moment of grief and frustration... I lost 40lbs before surgery and have lost 63lbs since Sept 6th surgery date.... I am SO GLAD I got the DS, I have a MUCH more normal diet and it is less restrictive. I am 42y/o 6foot tall and at my heaviest weighed 425lbs I live in Canton (nw of atlanta) I used Dr. Maynard in Conyers because I have an HMO and Dr Smith in woodstock doesn't take HMO's any longer... I am SO HAPPY with Doc and his staff... it was / is worth the 80mile trip I had to deal with... and now... that I am post and seeing the results I am having WOW... I hope you will review ALL WLS procedure with an Open mind before deciding what is best for you and will follow through with it... also, after my surgery... I was no longer diabetic... my blood sugars are between 97 and 120 WITH NO MEDS.... I was taking 60units of lantus once a day and advandament twice aday... since my surgery I haven't taken anything thing.... Good Luck on your Journey... Medicgeek10

I am in the start process of doing the PT, following the nutritionist plan, and getting the support group meetings completed. I want the Duodenal Switch done. Dr. Maynard's office (Conyers, GA) is closest surgeon to me that does the procedure and accepts my insurance. He is still a 5 1/2 hour drive. I believe it will change my life and allow me to live a more normal lifestyle than being this weight has allowed (394 lbs).

HEY GREG ARE YOU GOING TO BE AT DR MAYNARDS MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE LOVE CANDY

Best move I ever made ol buddy. You'll be glad you did it. I was big at 27, but waited until I was 43. Think of all those years i wasted! Good luck. My profile gives some of the story...

THANKS so much for answering my questions. I feel so luck to have found this website.