johnny207

I was converted from band to sleeve on 6/29/15...and it has been the best decision. I have lost 14 lbs in two weeks. I posed this question to my surgeon...snd he said that if your surgeon does the procedure correctly; by removing all s AR tissue around esophagus, etc....it's essentially like starting over as if the sleeve is the original procedure...so your surgeon needs to take his/her time...get scar tissue out and make a good cut/incision and make sure they get that tight "banana" shape sleeve. This was direct quotes from my surgeon. Hope this helps. I'm glad I made this decision! Hope this helps!

Dwoodtx...I was sleeved the same day as well...and I can tolerate and get the liquids down easily too; I just have a slight feeling of restriction after some gulps, but I'm doing well. I had sane feelings, but I think as another member said, after real foods, we will feel real "restrictions". Hang in there brother!

Eat Shirataki Noodles...they make them in spaghetti, fettuccine, or Alfredo. They are awesome...it's a vegetable root from Japan. Look at your local grocery store...they cost about $3/bag.

I'm happy to hear that some can tolerate sushi. I'm preoperative; getting sleeved on the 29th of June. Thanks to all for the input.

That's awesome....I'm 9n day 3 as well, down 6 lbs. Good work....I'm going to hit u up in private message to buddy up.

That's great...I'm on day 3 of my two week plan. Protein drink for bfast and lunch..for..up to 3 snacks/day of yogurt, protein bar, or protein drink, and a dinner with 6 Oz of lean meat, leafy vegs,..non starch.

That's awesome..good luck! Did you commence your 2 week Pre-op diet?

Hello. I'm new to this site...and I'm excited that I found it. I was just approved for Band to Sleeve conversion; and I would like to commence a buddy relationship. I'm scheduled for surgery on June 29, 2015. Anyone close to that date that would like to share the experience?

I was just approved yesterday...my Sleeve is scheduled for June 29, 2015. I'm excited. Converting from Lap Band to Sleeve! Anyone getting Sleeve around this time and want to be buddies?