Question:
are there many men the have this done and how well do it work

you hear women all the time but not men talking about it i need some to talk about how well they have done.    — holyman4755 (posted on September 6, 2008)

September 6, 2008
Yes there are men here who have had wls. I had LAP RNY on May 10, 2006. I started nutrition classes 6 months prior at 345. I was 322 on surgery date. I lost 100 pounds by Xmas that year. In May, 2008, I became a member of Onderland (weighing under 200 pounds) and also attaining a wt loss total of over 150 pounds. Today I'm at 186-188 at 28 months since surgery. You may find my profile story insteresting--click on the name under my photo. DAVE
   — Dave Chambers

September 6, 2008
Yes, MEN do get weight loss surgery too. Unlike women, we tend to not CHAT about it as much. I tend to be one of the EXCEPTIONS to this. I had the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy a little more than 6 months ago. Since then, I have lost 103 pounds. I have had NO adverse side effects and am COMPLETELY satisfied with the results of the surgery! Men tend to lose weight a bit EASIER than women, and many of the ladies get a bit jealous of our success when they hear of it, so that may be PART of what keeps some men OFF the boards, I don't know. That, and our natural reticence to communication may couple together and cause the few that DO get the surgery to closet themselves and avoid reaching out to other men. WHATEVER the cause is, I am here. If you have any questions, feel free to look me up and ASK me. I will be happy to answer ANY that I can. I am NOT and EXPERT, mind you, I am just a PATIENT that has done some RESEARCH, but I have SOME experience that can help smooth the way for you if you have concerns or questions. Hugh
   — hubarlow

September 6, 2008
I am a 62 Year old male that had my RNY WLS on December 5, 2007 and I have lost 135 Lbs. I have about 40 to go to my goal of a BMI of 24.9. I now weigh less than I did when I was in High School. I have failed at diets over the yearws and tried them all. I never would think about excersice, but today I eat health and excersize several times a week and love it. More than anything else is I love walking into a store and being a medium shirt (15-1/2) rather than a 4XL (19-20). My waist went from 60 to 36 in just 9 months. My wife loves the new me, but I still am the same guy that was behind all that fat for so many years. Write me anytime, I am glad to communicate. I think you now have heard fromt he three men that are not afrade to speak out and support others male or female that want to get started on the way to slim.
   — William (Bill) wmil

September 6, 2008
Statistically, more women than men have the surgery, but men tend to avoid surgery at any cost. Men often have the same co-morbidities as women, and can benefit greatly from it. Women have added need for iron so men actually have it easier there. Yes, if you want a chance to have a life where you are in control and finally are free from the knife and fork syndrome, I'd check it out. It just might be for you. Dusty
   — Dusty Ray Vaughn

September 6, 2008
There is also a Men's forum on here. Just go to Forums and look for the Men's forum.
   — Jen R.

September 7, 2008
My brother had this done, after me and my mother both did, and he looks fabulous and couldn't be happier. He used to suffer from depression and was never able to have any type of relationship. Now he is happily married for over 10 years, has 3 children and is upper management in his job that he started at the very bottom of his company in over 7 years ago. He does not regret it for 1 second.
   — Kelly T.