ObesityHelp

I had lapband in April of 2010 over the year and a half i lost 35 pounds but in August of 2011 my port had a leak and I gained 55 pounds. I now have lost some of it and at the same weight i was when i had surgery two years ago which is kinda of dissapointing. I am now getting the sleeve done on August 1 im excited and nervous at the same time. So the questions i have for other revisioners are:

If you were unsuccessful with lapband has your sleeve been successful?
Was the recovery alot different?
Do you feel the restriction? I know with lapband sometimes I would be extremely tight and couldnt eat anything and on other days i could eat a whole lot.
And any other advice you would love to give?