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Hi I'm Amanda and live in NH. I had my sleeve done on June 8th and love it. Although I must admit this is a difficult time of year. I see all the holloween candy and my mouth still waters. Thinking of the holiday meals and all the baking my coworkers do this time of year and knowing I can't partake in most of it stinks. However I have lost nearly 60 lbs in 5 months and feel great. I went from a size 22 to a 14-16 pants and love it. I am still losing but not as quickly as someone with the full bypass but at a rate that is comfortable to me. Now I must admit I do have some sagging skin and my hair falls out a it more but I wouldn't change a thing. I just need to increase my excercise. Hope this helps. Keep in touch if you'd like to chat more .

I had my sleeve done on 6-08-2011 and have lost 44 lbs so far. I have a coworker who had the full gastric bypass 2 weeks before me and she has lost 70. So if you want to lose fast then that is the way. However let me caution you I can eat just about anything now with healthy limits (salad, chicken, veggies, fruit etc.) my coworker however has not been so lucky. She is still only able to eat soft foods such as cottage cheese and soups. Thus the reason for her weight loss. She also throws up quite a bit. WHile I am losing slower I feel it is a healthier way to lose and I am happier then being 243 lbs. So look at all your options the best one for you will have to be your decision for me the sleeve was the best of all worlds and I couldn't be happier Good luck and I am happy to chat if you have any questions AManda

I had my surgery on 6/8/2001 and hit 37 lbs today. I too am a littlet frustrated but keep in mind those that lose fast are losing water and it can be harmful to lose weight too quickly. Just eat right and excercise and don't get frustrated. You are doing good. We all are