Hi everyone...I am a new member, just joined today. I have really enjoyed reading all of the posts and learning so much from all of you. I am scheduled to have my band removed and the sleeve done on 8/9/11. Currently on my pre-op diet and it is going okay. I try to stay away from the kitchen so I don't have to look at food. I am just worried about the sleeve not being successful for me. I have been banded for 4 years and only lost about 10 lbs. I still get sick alot, especially when eating meats, so I decided it had to go....I am hoping to have better results with the sleeve. But I am scared because it is a restrictive procedure like the band, and that absolutely did not work for me. Anyone else out there who converted from the band to the sleeve due to poor weight loss?