Hello Guys.
I used to frequent theses pages back in 2003 and 04,
but long reached goal and got less and less from these forums.
BUT - I did want to pop by to encourage those just starting.
I had an RNY (at that time "the Gold Standard.)
I'm 6'1" -I was 380 to 390lbs depending on the day of the week :)
and lost down to 190 within the first year.
Now I bounce between 185 and 189 over the course of a month.
No problem maintaining that weight.
I started out being great to get in exercise,
But then slacked off over the years
till just walking a few miles a day now. (walking the dog)

Some tips-
Walk a lot. Drink plenty of water before, not during meals.
Follow your Dr's food directives like a Rabbi staying Kosher.

As you are months or a year out from surgery
and you find yourself able to eat more than before?
Start back at Day One Diet progress-
Clear Liquids (can shine a flashlight through it) Jell-O, broth and such.
Then Full Liquids (Cream soups and such)
Mushy Foods (Refried beans, scrambled eggs, oatmeal, etc)
Then Full Solids.
You'll find that your (Reduced Stomach Size- VSG, or pouch-RNY)
Has shrunk back down a good bit and you can get full
on the same small amount of food as when you started.

And Yes, for men, for about every 30lbs you lose,
you do in fact get about an extra 1/2" of usable, exposed hanging penis.
That is not just a myth. (If that's not a motivator, what is?):)

Statistically, Men tend to have far better long term outcomes than female patients.
Men also tend to have some issues with "Addiction Transfer."
(If you were a food addict before, beware gambling or drinking
After surgery.)
I swear I've seen at least 20 men on this forum back in the day
Who became alcoholics within the 2nd year post-op.
Avoid at all costs.

That's all of the things that come to mind quickly.
At 18yrs post-op, and still at target weight.
I have no issues with -
Diabetes (No Sign)
Blood Pressure issues (118 over 68)
Cholesterol (Total - 170, HDL High, LDL Low, Triglycerides 95)
Resting Pulse per minute - (54)
I would definitely do this again if in the same condition as 2003.
The Surgery saved my Life.

I may pop back by in a few days,
If you have random questions, ask here.

Have the Best!

DxE

It's not a side effect from weight loss but probably cool since most guys lose hair as testosterone levels drop.

197.8 Last week
198.2 This week

The image in the first post reminded me of one of the strange side effects of losing weight. I have so much more body hair than I di as a big fella. It's kinda weird to go through second puberty at 50.

Hope all are well.

Last Week: 187.6

This Week: 186.8

Office still not relocated but downspout issues fixed.

Have a Great Week, Gentlemen!!

Last week 198.6

This week 197.8

Wife got a new puppy. He's about 8 weeks old and is half Yorkie, half Jack Russell terrier or unknown sneaky dog. He's a handful right now.

Been doing 60+ hours a week at work which together with the aftereffects of Covid has made things a bit of a grind. Our latest new guy hasn't quit yet so that's good. Our oldest hand is talking about moving on to a less physical job (he has an open invite to really good gig) which I can't blame him, slinging 6-8 tons of groceries a day beats you down. He can outwork 2 other guys so it'll be a loss for the company but I think it might be right for him.

Did reasonably well cutting back on carbs last week, still need to do better but I'll take an improvement.