Another newbie!

This is a great find!  A bunch of fat guys (current and former) that can get advice and be honest about stuff.  I am brand new to the whole thing.  My sister actually had RNY a month or so ago and until seeing her go through the pre-op process I will admit I was one of the ones that saw this as a quick fix.  I saw her stay diligent and disciplined through pre-op weightloss and liquid diet.  I have watched her go through  the post-op diet and have finally seen that the before and after pics only tell you those two things, before and after.  They do not show you the days of measuring ounces of liquid, weeks of only liquid protein and jello.  After seeing her I have decided to look into WLS.   I am eager to see where I go from here and it will be easier to have a forum like this to lean on. Please feel free to check out my page, and offer up any tips or suggestions you may have for me. Thanks!

I read your story and it sounded exactly like me. In college smallest lineman must get larger. Portions of food; eat until its gone. Scoop of ice cream, yea 1/2 gallon. We've all been there. I studied this for three years an did this nearly seven months ago. It has changed my life hopefully forever.

Welcome to the locker room.  There is a great group of guys here willing to share experiences and honest (no holds barred) opinions.  Ask anything.  This place has been great for me.  I've learned a lot and appreciated all of the support and stories. As you look into WLS you can get a lot of info.  Best of luck to you in finding what's right for you, Brian

Another Texas Man!   Woo Hoo! Welcome to the Locker Room and best of luck to you. You seem to be off to a good start be realizing that this journey is about so much more than just the B&A Pics.  This is truly an adventure with lots of work along the way! Glad to have you.

Welcome aboard! WLS isn't a quick fix but, man oh man, is it a great one. We're happy you found us.

Welcome....My only advice is to research every WLS that is currently available....just because your sister got the RNY, doesn't mean it will be the best WLS for you.   Men (in general) tend to do better with any WLS then women.   You can read people profiles, that will give you ideas of what post op life will be like further out, because I can guarantee you that what you are seeing today wtih yoru sister is not what life will be like in 1 year for her.  If you go to the top of this page, you will se a forum tab...there is a subtab for each surgery type

Welcome to the group!  There's a great group of guys here who give the facts without all the 'fluff' .. and we can talk about those 'sensitive' subjects.. LOL.

 

Dale