old timers... sleeve.. opinion...

Ok.. so i just set my date for Feb.  17th...  !!!!  I am revising to sleeve from band...

What i want to know is ...  Have you had your sleeve longer than  2- 3 years...
I was happy with my band in the beginning too....   so i would like to hear from the long term ppl out there please...

Is it still working for you... have you lost all you wanted to lose...   thanks for being patient with me!!!   needed the comfort and support...!!!!

Hi Romy,

I've had my sleeve since November 2008 so I'm just over 2 years out. I've maintained a weight that is comfortable to me for over a year and a half. My sleeve is still working for me. I consider myself more normal now than when I was fresh out of surgery. I don't get asked if there was ssomething wrong with a meal that I eat out because I eat enough of it. I have to watch my carb and sweet intake or I'll balloon up 10 lbs, but I can easily get it under control when I focus on it. I have several friends who had VSG that didn't quite get close to their goal. I worked out a lot and still do. Just be realistic and it will do it's job, but like with all weight loss surgery, it's not a miracle magic cure for all mental hunger issues.

thank you... the mental is gonna be difficult.. for me... BUT  i did change for the band.. i can change for the sleeve..  I just GAVE UP whe it wasnt working for me...   i dont mind cleaning out the kitchen for a GREAT cause!!  thanks for your comment.

 
I was banded for 18 long hard months and I've been sleeved for 2.5 years.  I've been at goal for over three years, life is good!

YAY!!!  so excited... this is what i need..   RELIEF!!!

Sleeved 3 years maintained my 100lbs loss for the last 1 1/2 years.  Gained 20 over the holidays by purposely eating EVERY carb known to man.  Back on track today, still have restriction, never had a complication, life IS wonderful.

Ms Shell

3 1/2 years out....I lost all I wanted and more and am still VERY happy to have my sleeve. It's still working, and I have great restriction and no problems eating anything or any complications. As others have mentioned, one can gain by eating the wrong foods, but it's a powerful tool, and I'm enjoying maintaining!

Lizanne

 Great question! I was wondering the same myself.  I realize that there are no quick fixes and that I will have to work hard to get to my goal and maintain it (even harder).  I have seen RNY's regain also even with the malabsorption component.  Actually I think that the malabsorption component in the long run scares me more.  Osteoporosis and iron deficiencies are no joke.  Good luck to you Romy. I am still trying to get approved and scheduled so hopefully I will be following in your footsteps!

Two and a half years out and still THRILLED!  Made it to goal and stayed there easily until I had to have spinal surgery (completely unrelated to WLS).  While I was recovering, I ate anything and everything that would go down, and now I am chipping away at the 20 pounds I gained.  With such a tiny stomach and good restriction, it is doable!  I wouldn't trade my sleeve for a gazillion dollars!
--Dorothy

2 years and 2 months later, I LOVE IT!!!

Lost 115 pounds and maintaining.  Best decision I've EVER made.  I would do it all over again in a heart beat.

My Daughter just had it done last week also.