Ask HN: Hack my weight with a sleeve gastrectomy?

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13 years ago

I have been overweight my whole life. I'm now 53 years old and contemplating a sleeve gastrectomy[1] as a means to lose about 60lbs. Currently, my BMI is 35 or so, I'm 5'6" and 220 lbs.

The person I spoke with[2] said that they will remove about 80% of my stomach, and I should experience most of the weight loss in the first 12 - 18 months.

A few years ago I was really good about exercising, eating Paleo-ish, and taking supplemental testosterone. I wound up losing about 30 lbs, and felt great. Over time, though, I have put it back on.

I'd welcome your thoughts on this. Life is short and I'm unwilling to stay at my current weight.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeve_gastrectomy

[2] http://pugetsoundbariatrics.com/lapsleeve

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