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!

I've lost 12lbs in one week does that help?

My advice is to take it VERY slowly. Some people don't have any real issue or restriction with purees, but do when they start on soft foods (same phase for some people). Anything with a lot of liquid mixed into it is going to be easier than dry foods, even if the dry foods are very soft.

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!

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.

I'm scheduled for 6/30 but my surgery is 2 parts and my band was removed in April.

June 29th for me.