DagsboroDebbie

Absolutely. Only wish the sleeve had been around in 2006 when I had the band. This is so much better. I am so happy!!! Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

It may be a little bit of a pain sometimes; but it is extremely helpful in keeping me honest about what I'm eating. When not keeping diary; it is easy to eat way too many calories. I use My Fitness Pal, as do many others here. Makes it much easier. Good luck. Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

Congrats!! Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

First meal was scrambled egg w/ cheese. Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

Love mine too!! Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

Congrats on that awesome milestone. You look great. Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

Oh. I only had to do 1 week pre-op. So, do you get to advance soon?? You will feel better once you get to soft food Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

Why so long on liquids?? Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

HW-277; pre lap-band in 2006 SW-222; Sleeve date 7/16/13 CW-186.3 Extremely happy that I made the decision to revise from band to sleeve. Sometimes wish I was losing faster; but glad to be steadily losing and hopefully will have fewer loose skin issues since listing more slowly. Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

No way. I am thrilled with my sleeve. Wouldn't want the additional issues involved with bypass Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

Great job. Thanks for sharing the awesome pic. You look great. Keep it up!! Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

If you are following your eating plan, then a few things could account for the gain - Fluid retention; muscle gain if exercising; and/or PMS/hormones. Have you measured?? I had a frustrating "gain" week; not sure of reason; but I measured & was down a number of inches. Don't be discouraged, just keep doing what you are supposed to do. The scale will move. Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

Like many others said, I would ask to see the data. My doctor said that since I was pretty successful with losing with the band before it slipped & malfunctioned, I will do fine. I think a lot of people learned how to "cheat" with the band by eating/drinking high calorie things that aren't restricted by the band making their choices a big part of the failure & I think people who then are revised to the sleeve; but carry that attitude with them, will fail with the sleeve also. Like the band, it is a tool. I believe a better tool, but still only a tool that must be used properly to succeed Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

Wow!! You go girl! Great success. Keep it up. You look great!! Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

Update: HW 277 SW 222 CW 192 Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

Not too much. I try to stay between 60-100. Average 80. Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

Sleeved 7/16 High Weight 277 Surgery Weight 222 Current Weight 196 So happy with my sleeve. Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

Way to go Carol. Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

Good luck to all of you Sept 9 sleevers. Praying all of your experiences are as positive as mine has been so far. I'm almost 2 months out. Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST