Celtic girl

This is an AWESOME post!! I wish I had been able to read something like this before I had surgery.
One question that I get asked a lot by potential sleevers is "Does the sleeve stretch out?" Everyone is familiar with stories of how the pouch on an RNY patient can stretch out significantly over time. In my research and understanding, the answer on whether or not a sleeve can stretch out is "possibly, but very little." We can be at risk for gaining weight if we graze all day or discover a "slider food" and eat that excessively, but we should have good restriction for life if we stick to the basic rules of sleeve-eating.

Thank you so much for posting all of this information. My surgery is next Wednesday and this will be a great tool for me. It's pretty much right on target with my surgeon's advice.

I had Type II diabetes prior to surgery and I was taking to prescription medicines to control my blood sugar levels. Two days after surgery when I left the hospital, I was off all my diabetes meds and haven't taken any since. I had my surgery 4 years ago and periodically once per month check my blood sugar levels to verify it is still being controlled. For me the most astonishing thing was how quickly that disease was sent into remission - only 2 days.