titan05

I had mine in 1 surgery. Surgery was a little over and hour , and I went home the next morning . Best thing I have ever done for myself. Have lost 65 pounds since June.

This is the absolute best thing I have ever done for my health . I had surgery June 23rd at 264 pounds and I now weigh 196 pounds. I have went from 2x shirts to Large , from 40-42 pants to 34's . Surgery went easy - only complication I had was I developed an incisional hernia and had it fixed January 7th. I feel normal I just cannot eat very much . I had failed with my lap band no way I will ever weigh that again.

I am 4 months out of surgery and have lost 60 pounds with huge success. My only concern is that I have a good sized grapefruit sized lump over my incision where the stomach came out. I believe he told me at first preop it would go away. After 4 months out it shows up more because everything else has disappeared . I get concerned because I can't find anyone on here who has had the same problem. Anyone have this problem?

I had the sleeve after a lap band and I can tell you I have went from 264 to 197 in a little over 6 months . Surgery pain was easy compared to my lap band. I walked 2 miles the day after surgery. No way I will ever be able to put the weight back on that I had. Appetite and cravings are under control. My brother in law had bypass and has put all his weight back on - you are doing the right thing do your own research. If I can help contact me because I am a huge advocate for the sleeve. Here are my changes

I still eat popcorn and drink a little Coke. But I can't and don't want to consume much of either. Satiety is there quick and the dependence on that crap is not there anymore.

Ha ha that's a big joke between me and my wife because I cross my legs all the time now. At times it doesn't look very masculine. We joke about it a lot .

Thanks everyone it was a hernia. I had a repair done a week from last Friday. It was a short procedure, but after 10 days I am still pretty sore. Doc said hernia was significant, and it has been way worse than my sleeve surgery. Ready to start lifting again so I can get down to about 180. I am at about 200 after starting at 264 in June.

I had my done same day- great decision as it works way better than the band

I had revision in June 2015 and have lost 65 pounds since then and am at goal in 10 pounds. No complications but have developed a incisional hernia I am having fixed January 7th.

I had initial success with band lost about 30-35 pounds and gained it all back. Over 6 months out and have lost 65 pounds with sleeve. Very happy about my choice!

Went in for 6 month check up and I have went from 264 to 198 since June 23rd- bad news is that I have an incisional hernia and will have to have it repaired eventually

I had no idea when it happened- I had a lump early and just thought it was going to go away. It doesn't hurt but if I didn't have it I would be well on my way to a pretty good 6 pack.

Catlynk- I have lost 66 pounds in under 6 months. December 23 would technically be 6 mos.

Thanks! Lol- didn't even know what a sleeve was over 6 months ago.

This is less than 6 months

Babbs is that like Congratulations? Lol????????

I weighed 265 at surgery and weighed 198 today . That is 66 pounds since June 23rd !! You can't beat that

Surgery June 23rd start at 264 pounds - current is 198

Do it this is me less than 6 months after my revision surgery . I self payed.

Lost 3 pounds over Thanksgiving - and now weigh under 200 pounds. I have lost 65 pounds since June 23rd. I am at my first goal under 6 months.

Do it! I had my 3 month check up today. I have lost 50 pounds in that time weighing in at 216 today. I am 45 and 5'10 and can't wear the majority of my clothes . I feel great, surgery wasn't bad at all. I haven't told anyone and everyone is asking me about how much weight I have lost.

He told me first post op appointment that it would go away . It doesn't hurt or bother me but as I lose weight it is not real attractive. This picture is little close and makes it look a little bigger than what it is. I am concerned that this doesn't seem to be a normal complication. Weird since I am having great success.

Sad thing is that this has been like this since surgery. It didn't develop over time .

Sleeve is way better than the band . I have lost 60 in 5 months with sleeve. I lost 50 with band and gained it all back. . At 265 . After 5 months at 204

Thanks I am not sweating it because their is no pain and the 1st post op doc said it would go away. Just concerned no one else seems to have this