Small world... that's my mom's surgeon. She had a very positive experience and speaks highly of Dr. Brebrick. Good luck with everything!

I lost 160 pounds in less that 6 months and breezed way past my goal. As a guy there is only one thing I reeally recommend to you and that is to make sure you get in the protein. The first couple months it will be impossible to get in the 80-90 grams a day that they suggest but during the rapid weight loss stage 3-10 months try your very best to get all of it in. I lost a lot of muscle mass because I didnt and it sucks! I went from about 325 to 165 and have kept my weight at 165 for the last year, I dont gain or lose anything anymore and have very little diffuculty tolerating most things, actually I wouldnt mind gaining 15 pounhds back.

I dont eat dry meats and don't eat untoasted bread and I do fine. I can't tolerate many carbs or sugars and after awhile you dont even think about them after they have caused you discomfort. I thought that would be a problem early out.. but yeah it hasnt been at all. If you have any questions hit me up.. I will help any way I can!! Good Luck!

P.S.... I guess there is one more thing I'd recommend and I'm thankful I was told this early on by a friend on here. Buy some decent moisturizer/anti-wrinkle cream for your face and neck so you dont end up looking droopy after all the weight comes off.. haha. I know this sounds crazy but it''s true. I had a freind pick me up a jar of this Lancome High Resolution 3X... yeah it's made for women.. but damn you will be thankful you used it.. hehe. I've seen lots of after pics of people and yeah.. haha!! Good Luck!!

You just everything I was wondering all in 1 post.. lol thank you ....

Hi. My brother had it done. He started out at 350 and now is 180. He looks fabulous! Here is a guy who would eat then fall asleep right away and now he does a form or martial arts called Haganas and looks and feels amazing.You will do great!!! I myself just had the surgery done. It is day 13 and lost 15 lbs.

Best of luck to you!

Hey Mike, I hope you re read up norths suggestion about the skin cream. You've got a huge amount of weight to lose and obviously your skin is going to be in serious need of care! Dummy up boy, you've heard it from on of our veterans here.

Lucifer

get the stuff because your gonna need a tub of it!

hahaha.. Ludcifer!

Yeah I am much happier looking 10 years younger than 15 years older.. lol

Lucifer ,, thank you smart ass... jk... I know i will get a lot.

O i met with the Sergent today . I am now down 124 LB and it is pree opp. that is so so cool...

O yea thanks....

Hey there, no there are not many men on this site but we are all supportive of one another. So I think you have come to the right place. Congrats on your pre- op weight loss, keep up the good work.