I started out at 652 lbs officially but had lost some before I started working with a nutritionist. I am now a 565 lbs and awaiting approval for my surgery. I am choosing the BPD and I have found this site to be really helpful with suggestions and just sometimes to read everyone's comments and know I am not alone in the battle. I am not a man but from what I have read men tend to lose weight more quickly than women so I look forward to your amazing progress.

Welcome to DS. WOW great on the weight loss. We are happy you are here with all of us. Good luck on your surgery. I still did not have mine yet. I should be getting it in Jan. I have lost 52 pounds so far on my own.

Laurarn -- indeed, I'm not trying to offend you. It is simply that many of us walk into a hospital with the idea that everything is always handled perfectly (I was one of these people). Humans are working in a hospital, and thus we need to prepare for human errors. I am not infallible, I probably spelled four words wrong in this post. :)

Thank you all . so much you are all a big help.

It's not the number of men on this site, it's the quality, and your all great!!!

It is wonderful to have men here who are reaching out to other men and women who have something in common, even if it is FAT. ; )

Welcome to the GBS group!!!

Chris (female, Lu)

welcom to DS!!! Congratz on your journey I am pre -op and new the people on here are amazing and alot of support!!

I was a clinician for 25 years and couldn't possibly keep up with all the paperwork that was required of me. The wheel that squeaked the loudest definitely got the grease. The same has been true in my own healthcare experience.

I have had dreadful drs. nurses and other health care specialists. Some are lazy, cop attitude, others are mean and some are nuts!

That being said, I have had excellent, intelligent, dedicated people whom I trusted completely...There is no need to excuse the one group to give respect to the others.

Too many people are afraid to stand up to medical people and let themselves be bullied. keeping your own records, whether medical, real estate, legal or educational is just smart business.

My surgeon, top in his field, forgot my pain meds...I'm jus sayin...when I asked him at 3 months, he was shocked and has yet to answer what happened. That is why I remind everyone to verify with the surg and anesth on the morning of surg that your pain mgmt plan is still in place!

Hi Mike glad to see you posting. I had my surgery on November 22nd, 2010. I am 5 days post op. 100lbs is a great start. Congrats. You will do great goodluck!

Gogd for you..... You will do grate!!!!!!!!!!!

hi there i am 10mo out and i see a lot of men in the group meetings that I have to attend once a mo. and they all seem to be doing great just be sure to do what your Dr. says drink plenty of water and stay hydrated and good luck

Hi Mike,
I AM from WI. Had my procedure on 7/28. The beginning of a new me. Love the results so far. Off 4 differt meds No long diabetic! More energy to chase the grand kids. Can't get any better then that. Expect to have those days that just don't seem right, we are all in the same boat. And we are here for each other.
Welcome, Enjoy.
Cheers
JILL

Welcome!!

has any one from WI., had there surgery done in wausau , if not where did you have it done...

Thanks: Mike

Mike,

My mom actually had her surgery done in Wausau 2 years ago. I'm doing mine down in Milwaukee. Who is your surgeon?

Surgical Associates - Wausau
2400 Pine Ridge Blvd.
Wausau, WI 54401
715/847-2022

Robert T. Brebrick M.D.,F.A.C.S.