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I was told the body can't process more than 30g of protein and that it doesn't store it like it does carbs and fat. The body will just digest it.

I bounced back very quickly from the band. The sleeve was a different story. I was back to work within a week with the band. The sleeve recovery is much more involved. I took 4 weeks off and honestly could have gone back after 3 weeks but I didn't . I have read people only taking a few days or a week off and I think they are super human... (seriously I am not a wimp) LOL There is a lot more 'relearning" and plus yout stomach was dissected and now is a different size. BUT---in the long term...there is no fills, no guesswork, no food stuck feeling....WAY WAY WAY (times 1,000) better than the band. Would go throught it all in a second. got to goal in 8 months and have been maintaining 2-3 pounds under goal since. Good Luck

Wow...leaks rarely happen after the first 2 weeks..you almost made it Hope you are feeling better soon and this is all behind you. Good Luck and God Bless

On January 2, 2011...I had my sleeve. What an amazing year this has been. My weight loss has far exceeded my expectations. I was 245 post op and today weigh 148. I work out with a trainer, spin, and go to the gym. My blood work came back perfect and I don't have heel spurs any more. I can't stop buying clothes and literally cried when I put a pair of size 4 jeans on the other day at Macy's Anyone reading this who is unsure...get the sleeve and begin to really LIVE for the first time

You felt weak because you felt deprived. When I order my family pizza, I order a personal pizza made on a wheat wrap. The pizza place near my house make it especially for me. Its excellent. See if you can find a place near you that will do that. I eat 1/2 of it.

I had the band and it was a disaster!! I threw up, the food got stuck and finally had emergency surgery to remove it after a full slip. The sleeve was everything the band was supposed to be. I eat, am in control, and have thrown up ONCE in the past year (my fault). I LOVE LOVIE LOVE my sleeve. The best decision I have ever made. Yes, it's permanent but it SHOULD be. My weight had to come off and I want to keep it off. Unfortunately, I had to have 3 separate surgeries (band in/out/sleeve). In my decision, the band should be taken off the market.

Congratulations! What an accomplishment! So happy for you!!!! You were handsome before surgery....so now you are a healthier version of handsome!

I have been at goal and fluctuate 1-2 pounds. I find the sleeve give me good restriction and I know my limits. I follow the rules of protein first and try to avoid sweets. I eat no bread or pasta.

I found a personal trainer who runs her training out of her house. It's wayyy cheaper. I split a 45 minute session with my friend and it's only $20 a session. She knows I had surgery but doesn't specialize in bariatrics. I'm her only client who had surgery. It beneficial because you have an appoinment, have to keep it and can't slack off. I have been going every week since even before surgery and I still have a new sore muscle every time!!

It's great to be enthusiastic about the band, if it's working for you. That piece of junk was in me for only 3 months before I had a slip. It was HORRIBLE!!!!