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Stepman3 · 08-19-2007, 09:21 AM

Hello, My name is Derrick. I'm a 34yo W/M, married for 12 years, 3 kids. I have been thinking about going through with the "Gastric Sleeve". I was wondering if anyone out there has done this procedure and could provide some input. I have gone to a few seminares with the wife about various procedures but feel that to help me make the choice, I need honest answers from everyday people, not doctors.

I'm 309 to 320lbs. I don't meet any of the health criteria other then being fat, and sometimes a bit of hypertension. I have tried diets and gym memberships, and just cant shake the pounds. I am a fireman in a large city on the east coast, south of Phili and north of D.C. and somtimes climbing up 10 flights of steps "winds" me a little. I just want to be healthier and around for my family for a long time.

So any advice or input would be great. I would love to hear from people in the same line of work, Fire, Police, Military, EMS.

LyndasRoom · 08-19-2007, 09:24 AM

Hi Derrick,
Welcome!
I didn't have the procedure you're considering, but wanted to be sure you feel welcome. Hopefully someone here has been through it enough to share their experience.

garymarx · 08-19-2007, 07:49 PM

Welcome! I too didn't have the Gastric Sleeve but met someone who did while I was in the hospital--I didn't get to speak with her much but it appears to be similar to the bypass and her progress was good. Wish I could be more help.

Gwen · 08-20-2007, 12:28 AM

Hi there and welcome to the family!

I am also a newbie - only joined in July 2007 and still pre-opp.

I don't have specific answers for you regarding the Gastric Sleeve but you might be able to find some of the answers in the following threads?

Best Advice for Pre-Op - written and compiled by LisaM

Pouch Rules for Dummies - posted by Baron Patrick

Best Advice for Post-Op - written and compiled by LisaM

Best Food, Best Protein, etc. for Post-Op - compiled by LisaM

What Supplements are you on? - started by Jerrod24

The things people wish they had known beforehand - compiled by LisaM

I have also been asked to add the book "Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies" to this list, I have not read it myself but plan on ordering it via Amazon today - full review to follow shortly

Have a great time and I look forward to following your journey!

PS: If any of the "oldies" have any other threads to bring to our attention please let me know and I will add it to my list.

Hugs