My sleeve rocks!

Ok, ok so I know I am new to this, but man I really can't stop comparing my sleeve to my lap band experience and how superior it is! I had the added bonus of an auto-immune reaction to my band, with swelling joints, random aches and pains, referred shoulder pain and horrible migraines (all which I had no idea was related to the band until it was GONE!). Even with weight loss I was still sore and cranky any time we had to do anything that required me to be on my feet for more then a half hour or more.

Today, I walked over four miles WITH my 28 lbs 2 year old on my hip in a sling, no pain, no aching and I enjoyed every minute of it. Also, I was able to have a shake before I left and the food at the fair held NO power over me, I was not hungry at all. My DH got a chicken skewer for himself and I had one bite and was done. I was so happy to just look around, take in the sites, talk to the people and enjoy my kids having fun. I noticed so many things that I never really did before b/c I was so caught up in what I was going to eat next!

My husband even said it was like night and day, and he is also very happy with the change!

I'm so happy that you are doing so well with this life change.  Most of us have the same feelings...it has changed our lives.  

that sounds awesome!

You know.. I have never read of one person (except for the occasional revision complication) that says they preferred the band after having the VSG! I'm so happy it's working well for you.. as is said, the VSG does what the band claims to do, but doesn't!!

 Honestly, this is what I thought living with the band would be like and it was not even in the same ball park. I love not worrying that I am going to get stuck, I can have a tiny taste of things that I would have NEVER tried with my band (like the chicken skewer today, I would have never been able to have that with my band!).

Wow Courtney!  Congratulations!  I am really happy for you.  I look forward to being able to do similar things myself. Hearing your story  really making me look forward to my surgery this Wednesday.  Man, I am happy for you.

 Thanks! I am excited to follow your journey as well! 

Oh and another good thing, the money I didn't spend on food I got to spend on fun things like candles and jewelry LOL 

Glad to hear your sleeve is working out for you.

Awesome weight loss! I can hardly wait! I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia two years ago...a year after my band surgery. I have always wondered if my band has caused my pain. Hmmmm?????