Just wanted to say hello......

I am not a sweet eater or junk food eater I just use to like eat a lot of food. lol
I did have the sleeve done and I love every bit of it. Go check it out on the sleeve forum here. I had it done on 2-1-08 weighed 377 and as of today I have lost almost 70lbs. I can eat all the food I ate before just in a lot smaller portions. I do not have to worry if the food I am eating has sugar in it. I have no dumping issues I can't say one bad thing about it.
If you have any questions feel free to send me a email I will try and answer them.
One happy sleevester, Steve
Rob, Welcome to the Men's Board! Here’s where this site is very useful. There are a number of different types Of Weight loss Surgery Available. Each has its specific Strengths and perceived Weaknesses. Research them all. Ask people who have had the various procedures Specific questions. Before moving on know exactly what it is you’re getting into. Here is an excellent introduction to all of the info- http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/information/wlsjour ney/surgery+types.php You’ve asked about the two most common types- Adjustable Gastric Banding, Commonly referred to as “Lap-Band” It is a purely “Restrictive” procedure. Reducing the volume of food intake. To find out more about the “Lap-Band,”- http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/lapband/ Roux-en-y ( RNY) Gastric Bypass This operation is the most common gastric bypass procedure. It combines Restrictive and Malabsorptive Components. To find out more about the RNY- http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/RNY/ But, There are others as well- Duodenal Switch – DS An improvement of the BPD (it is also referred to as 'BPD/DS'). A significant malabsorptive component. To find out more about the DS- http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/DS/ Vertical Banded Gastroplasty – VBG A purely restrictive procedure with no malabsorptive effect. To find out more about the VBG- http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/VBG/ VERTICAL SLEEVE GATRECTOMY – VSG A purely restrictive procedure with no malabsorptive effect. To find out more about the VSG- http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vsg/ A Great “Reserve” of WLS info online is at- Quix-Wiki Now, As you visit these various links and message Boards, Know that like “Choosing a Religion,” Most people who have had a Life Saving/Changing Procedure Will recommend the one that worked for them. Yes? A Baptist, When asked which church they would recommend, Will rarely if ever refer you to The Episcopals down the Street. Nor will the Mormons point you toward The nearest Mosque. “Is one of these Procedures Better Than the rest?” Some will say Yes. And some will say it about each procedure. But it is more like- “Rock, Paper, Scissors.” Do you know that game? Scissors Cut Paper, Paper Wraps Rock, & Rock Breaks Scissors. That is the best analogy I can think of Concerning the Various Procedures. And even at this, There are NO Absolutes. Outside of the game, I have seen Paper torn or ripped by Rocks, And I have purchased Scissors wrapped in Paper. I’m sure if given the time, Rock could be chipped away and carved With a pair of scissors. Some procedures are less invasive with lower complication rates, Some allow for a life of less restrictive eating, Some are more available and affordable. Keep Researching, Asking, and collecting information. The Main Message Board is a general “Clearing House” for Questions and support. And not only at this site by all means. For some “serious” information check out publications from- American Society for Bariatric Surgery http://www.asbs.org/html/pdf/asbs_abstract_booklet.pdf
Get all of the information you can before “Choosing” to have WLS or “Which One.” (Me? I have an RNY. I first looked into Lap-Band, then almost went for a DS, but ended up choosing an RNY. Chose it for the combination of Malabsorption and Restriction aspects combined. Coming up on 5 years post-op, Been at a Normal BMI for right at 4 years now. No Re-gain, no Mal-Nutrition issues, I take NSAIDS on docs recommendation, Eat Steak, and everything BUT Sugar. Dumping occurs if I eat sweets, which has made them lose their appeal. Thank Heavens, I don’t think I could have made it to a Normal BMI if I had to rely on “Will-power” to keep me from eating sweets. Might have, but not likely.) Best Wishes- Dx
Capricious; Impulsive, Semi-Predictable
The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking....... If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog.