Becca

I did watch it and I just kept feeling bad for some of the overeaters. I wish they could have the sleeve...

I would have the cake and a drink too if you want it. I also just wanted to point something out to you from experience. Before I had surgery, I was eating everything in sight because I thought I would NEVER be able to have my favorite foods again. I was wrong. With the sleeve, you will be able to eat treats again. It will just be in way smaller amounts. Now, my tastes have changed greatly and many foods I used to gorge on don't appeal to me anymore. I did have a small piece of cake last weekend and some champagne at a wedding. I enjoyed it and I didn't gain a pound (I actually lost weight). I would enjoy your birthday and know that you are doing something great for yourself! You will enjoy cake again post sleeve. I hope you have a Happy Birthday!

I had the band and I hated the port. It hurt like crazy and the fills sucked. So glad to have that horrid torture device out of my body!!! The sleeve is far superior~

Yay! That's great.

A non-scale victory. I guess now that I think about it, two of the things I listed had to do with the scale. LOL

Wow! How great. I am so happy for you. You have a GREAT surgeon obviously for talking you into the sleeve over the band. You look super amazing!

Great question! I have always wondered this too. Especially since I went to a wedding a couple of weekends ago out of town. I ate wedding cake, lots of my mother in laws great cooking, and we ate out at restaurants a few times. I know I was eating more than I normally do, but I didn't calculate it. Then I LOST two pounds. I just don't get it!

Awww....so sweet! I am so happy for you. Thanks for keeping us posted.

I had a revision from band to sleeve. I really think you are in a stall. I lost 22 pounds my first month, which I was very happy with. Everyone is so different, so it is hard to say how much you will lose. (Although ten pounds is pretty big in a week!) The biggest and fastest success I have seen is from those who do extreme low carbing (30 grams or less). Exercise is also important. I have found the sleeve to work very well and consistantly. Just be patient! I know you want that big huge loss, but what I love about the sleeve is that the pounds are staying off. I had major regain with the band when it failed me. I have times when I stall and times when I lose lots. If you stick to the plan, it will work!

Thanks for all of the support everyone! I really do love everyone on this forum. It's like a family!

It is all up to your doctor. You will have to discuss it with your surgeon. My doctor requires it because he says it helps detect leaks and infection. Even though I HATED the drain, it is usually on there during your hospital stay. It is worth putting up with for the sleeve. Good luck!

I am so sorry. I totally understand because I had my lapband in Mexico. When I started having complications, everyone treated me horribly. Luckily, my insurance took off the WLS exclusion. I had about ten doctors practically hang up on me before I finally found one who would revise my band to the sleeve. Just the mention of Mexico and they would end the conversation. I hope you can find a doctor in your area. I pray things get better for you. You should not have had to deal with any of that. I am so glad you stood up for yourself. You are a superwoman!!!

Wow! You are really working that bikini! You look so amazing. Congrats!!!

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to share my progress so far with my sleeve. I started my weight loss journey with a lapband at 286 pounds. My band leaked, slipped, and broke apart in my body. No fun and it never really worked. I had my revision to the sleeve on December 27, 2010. One of the best days of my life! So far, I am down 47 pounds in three and a half months. I feel amazing and I am so happy! A few recent NSVs. I made it to ONE-DERLAND! I went to a wedding, was gone for a weekend with no calorie or carb counting, and I LOST two pounds. I have to shop in the "normal" section of the store and I still can't believe it! Sleeve life is great! Don't hesitate if you are thinking of having the surgery. I LOVE the sleeve and you will too. I can't wait to finish my journey and make it to my goal. Here is a before and after pic.

I had a failed lapband and I LOVE my sleeve. Honestly, I am so glad to have that horrible thing out of my body! The sleeve is a great thing. I felt so much like a failure too, but now that I have been successful with the sleeve, I realize it was not me. Good luck! We are always here if you have more questions.

I would love to meet everyone, but I can't afford Florida right now. I would love to have one in Texas because it is a little more central. I was thinking San Antonio. There is lots to do and we could just pick a weekend to go. As long as you stayed in a hotel on or close to the Riverwalk we could all meet up. Any thoughts???

Congrats! I am so happy you are doing so well. I also always grab the bigger sizes at the store and I am learning to adjust. I think it is from years and years of everything being too tight. Way to go on the size 4's. Amazing!!!

My date got pushed back too so I know how you feel. It is so frustrating when you plan for something so big like that. On a positive note, it will give you some time to mentally prepare. I was completely ready when my date finally came. The sleeve is such a great thing, so just be patient! HUGS!

I added you all! My channel is 641Becca. I don't have many videos due to my crazy busy schedule (plus fitting in daily workouts), but I love the WL community on Youtube! I watched many videos before my surgery. I will try to catch up on everyone's videos as soon as I can.

My band caused me extreme pain, so I feel for you and I am so so sorry. I really hope that your stomach will heal and that you can get the sleeve in the future. I wish all these complications would be told to patients before getting the band. I know I would have NEVER had my band had I know of all the horrible side effects. Hugs and we are always here for you.

Awesome post and you are doing so great! Thanks for sharing!

I am just wondering when the success of the sleeve is going to be told to the public. I know I've see a couple of shows here or there talking about it. It still seems like so many have no clue about the about the surgery. I am glad to hear someone say it isn't the easy way out.

SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Becca.........215......................199..............195.............4 Made it to One-derland finally!!! Woohoo!

I hope you feel better soon! Sorry for the rough week. HUGS!!!

This is a great topic. I think a lot of it has to do with the carbs in our diet. I also think that life is exhausting. When you balance, work, kids, friends, and the bad economy, it is very overwhelming. I think a lot of people eat to deal with the stress. I really do believe that overeating is an addiction in many as well.