OICU812 Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 I have been lurking and reading here for quite a while, but just haven't joined in. There doesn't seem to be alot of guys on the board. I am scheduled for banding Aug. 14th. I have to drop 30 lbs. first and I am down 15 this morning, so the dieting is at least going in the right direction. I still feel lik I am 250 lbs of twisted steel and sex appeal, but just happen to have another 100 lbs covering it all up. I would like to get rid of the extra baggage. Great info to be found here, and I have been taking notes. Looking forward to my trip to TJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Congrats on your decision! Anything you need to know, you will find here, welcome!!! Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyBanded Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Congrats! Yeah there aren't too many guys on here. I'm fairly new myself and I've noticed that. There are just a few of us! Let me know if you have any questions. Rumor is guys lose the weight a lot easier and faster. So far that trend is staying true with me as far as what the women say at the local support meetings i have to go to. good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazn Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 First and foremost, welcome to our group. Its not a large forum, compared to others, mostly due to this forum actually being through Dr. Ortiz's office but any and all bandsters are welcome here. There are several here that are a vital part of our group that were not banded at the OCC that we love. Anyway - we always welcome the testosterone in the group - and we love a sense of humor which you obviously have!! Good luck and keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGirl Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 I have been lurking and reading here for quite a while, but just haven't joined in. There doesn't seem to be alot of guys on the board. I am scheduled for banding Aug. 14th. I have to drop 30 lbs. first and I am down 15 this morning, so the dieting is at least going in the right direction. I still feel lik I am 250 lbs of twisted steel and sex appeal, but just happen to have another 100 lbs covering it all up. I would like to get rid of the extra baggage. Great info to be found here, and I have been taking notes. Looking forward to my trip to TJ. Welcome and GOOD LUCK! You'll get tons of good ideas and support, even if we are mostly women! Lucky you!!! Janet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Welcome to our group! Just jump right in and don't worry about being one of the only guys. Us OCC women take care of our OCC guys! LOL Good luck with your surgery. It sounds like you are doing great on your pre-op diet and I believe it shows you will do great with the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Welcome! Where are you from? Tell us about yourself! Let us know if you have any questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hello there, and welcome! Come visit us often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Bee Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Welcome, welcome, welcome!! This is a friendly forum, and we are so glad you are here. There are guys on the forum, they just don't pipe up much. WillT, where are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinegirl Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hello :-h I was also a lurker before making the decision to have the procedure done. I got so much information here, before my surgery, that it felt like I had already been there . One thing this site did was put my mind at ease about going to a foreign country to have surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat2nrml Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hi new guy!! Welcome to the forum and congrats on your up comming surgery in TJ!! The OCC is the best, no worrys!! If you have any questions, just post.... I know that there's not alot of guys on here but we ladies will be here for ya! Where's WillT.... help this guy out! Best wishes, Darlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 :lb9: As you can see by all the previous posts there is no lack of support here. And if you're a guy...you get special treatment!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 I can't think of many guys who would mind being surrounded by dozens of supportive, welcoming gals. Congratulations on your pre banding success! In Dr O's office the morning I was banded, there were 6 of us, only 1 was a guy. He probably didn't find Dr O as hot as we did, but he got the same great care. Yep, guys use more oxygen, have less insulation and make 6 million sperm cells every day -- each with their own glucose food supply. The weight drops off faster. It just isn't fair. Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Welcome aboard and good luck on your upcoming surgery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisem Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Welcome to the forum. I'm one of the people not banded in TJ, but everyone here helps me out as if I was there with them. I've learned more from this forum than anywhere else, and you should never be embarrassed to ask any question. Believe me, there have been topics discussed from head to toe, and beyond! Good luck on your pre-op weight loss and your surgery! Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Welcome! I too noticed there aren't very many of us on the forum. I have been doing all they can to take in and absorb all the great insight that the ladies have to share. Post - I will read it! Take care and good luck getting to your goal! Oh I was banded on the 9th of this month! Very happy with it so far. Kinda sore, but they say us men are a bit more observant of that fact. (basically that we are babies). Gas - OMG - Gas. If you get a chance, read the topic "Bones" It had me ROFLMAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyodieter Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hi welcome aboard, my son Justin was banded on the 14th of January and weighed 335 lbs. by the time I was banded 5 months later, he was down 80 lbs. I am a firm believer that It is easier for guys. he has since lost another 20 so he is down 100 lbs. in 7 months, Justin would post himself but he is much to busy playing video games on the computer. :lb12: But he would be more than happy to answer any questions. (because he still has to listen to him mom) He lost all that weight and dosen't even excercise!!!! (He hurt his back last year) He has had 2 fills and has 5cc in a vg band. I'm sure you will have great success. and again welcome aboard P.S. Justin is 24 years old TODAY (time for that boy to move out) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 P.S. Justin is 24 years old TODAY (time for that boy to move out) Linda, I have a 22 year old. She just announced her engagement... bitter sweet Oh... and she still has to listen to me too... but to be honest... I think I am losing my touch Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondJim Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 I have been lurking and reading here for quite a while, but just haven't joined in. There doesn't seem to be alot of guys on the board. I am scheduled for banding Aug. 14th. I have to drop 30 lbs. first and I am down 15 this morning, so the dieting is at least going in the right direction. I still feel lik I am 250 lbs of twisted steel and sex appeal, but just happen to have another 100 lbs covering it all up. I would like to get rid of the extra baggage. Great info to be found here, and I have been taking notes. Looking forward to my trip to TJ. Welcome to the forum. Great progress so far on your pre-op diet. I dropped 32 lbs in two weeks while on my pre-op diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondJim Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 I can't think of many guys who would mind being surrounded by dozens of supportive, welcoming gals. Congratulations on your pre banding success! In Dr O's office the morning I was banded, there were 6 of us, only 1 was a guy. He probably didn't find Dr O as hot as we did, but he got the same great care. Yep, guys use more oxygen, have less insulation and make 6 million sperm cells every day -- each with their own glucose food supply. The weight drops off faster. It just isn't fair. Welcome! I did think he had a great personality though. I actually talked more with Dr Martinez. I did have excellent care. I was so impressed with the OCC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 $*%)@# Jim, We've met! We were banded the same day. 45 pounds????!? You're amazing. Congratulations! (Me and my little 7 are going to go pout in the corner now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondJim Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 $*%)@#Jim, We've met! We were banded the same day. 45 pounds????!? You're amazing. Congratulations! (Me and my little 7 are going to go pout in the corner now) Yes, we have met. I was the first one back that morning for the pre-ops and the first one to have surgery that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banded4life Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Welcome! We are glad you are here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandgroupie Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Welcome to the forum Hope to get to know you and your band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Hey Diamond Jim....so good to see you posting, I've been thinking about you and your family. All of the guys can now stand up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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