Steve, Best wishes on your journey here at Obesity Help! It’s good to see more guys out here on AMOS. We make up a small minority of the people having Weight Loss Surgery, but tend to lose down quicker and with fewer hassles than the women due to Male Physiology. Drop by the "Men's Message Board" to see how other Guys are doing with their struggles and victories with obesity. A lot of info and advice specifically tailored to the Guys. I’m just dropping by to let you know that there’s a huge crowd of strangers out here pulling for you. May you receive all of the support, encouragement, info and experiences you are looking for from this site. Best Wishes-