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Check this chart comparing band sleeve and bypass Weight loss surgery site for info http://www.trueresul...-loss-surgeries

Here is a pretty unbiased chart comparing band sleeve and bypass.please use this to start your research.but dig deeper for each one.By pass has the longest history.sleeve has no long term referenced. I chose the band for many of the reasons on the chart and what others have said I'm not opposed to the sleeve but there is not enough long term study on it and I thought cutting off 3/4 of my stomach was a bit drastic for a first step.But if the band fails I may consider the sleeve over bypass. Weight loss surgery site for info http://www.trueresul...-loss-surgeries

Although the sleeve sounds very exciting this is another issue.There are no long term studies.no one knows what will happen 10 yrs from now .

I don't have any suggestions but good luck on your surgery today.

Try the Avenue .Ashley Stewart or Lane Bryant .I try to stay with store that cater to plus size.the sizing seems to be more accurate.The Avenue seems to have styles more like Torrid.Ashley Stewart is more dressy/ business.

Yes it's possible. I'd recommend weighing once or twice a week.the scale seems to change with every breath u take. It gets frustrating.

I would think fresh yogurt is better than frozen .A lit of people have it ad breakfast or snack.frozen yogurt I would treat like ice cream eat sparingly .I think ur once a week plan may be ok.but eat only the serving size.

My bmi was 55. I was 339 when I started my prep in March of this year.I am now down 57 lbs.I graze w bit.I eat 5-6 times a day.what I do think is true is the sweet tooth you have got to get that under control if you want to lose on almost any program.you have got to decide to eat healthy.

YAY ! Congratulations !!

Ooh WOW !! I think I will get the 18's that will be great motivation !!

Ok ! I will go this weekend to buy the pants !!

Yay ! I didn't buy them yet I just tried them on but I think I will buy the size 20 this weekend ! :-)

Ok my little non scale victory.I've lost 57 lbs since my pre op diet 3/23/12 banded 4/6/12. Other than the boobies dropping I couldn't really tell in my clothes.yes some stuff fit a bit loose but I can still where most of my size 26 and 24 clothes. So today I decided to go into the Avenue a plus size store and I tried on size 22 jeans.They fit good.then I said " what the he'll ?!" and pulled a pair of size 20 from the rack.I thought at least I will see how close I get to buttoning them then I can gauge how far I have to go. Well they slipped on and zipped ! I had trouble with the button but managed to get it closed.I had a bit of a muffin top but was excited none the less.I actually use to wear my jeans that tight 15 years ago...this. Was very inspiring to me !! And it helped refocus me.Now I can actually see a size 18 and maybe even 16 .my mind can't comprehend single digit pants sizes yet but I feel good about where I've come.

Congratulations !! I started at 339 now 282. Onederland still seems like a fantasy to me but I'm working towards it !! Good luck on the rest of ur journey!

Just because u can drink doesn't mean your band is not tight.that sounds like classic overfill to me.please see your dr IMMEDIATELY !! You are not well ! Vomiting is NEVER ok !! Not eating for days is NEVER ok !! And it's NOT WORTH IT !!

WOW !! You look Awesome !! Very inspiring thank you for sharing.

Welcome you'll do great ! A lot of support here !! Good luck !

AWESOME !!

Atkins shakes are sugar free low carb.

WOW !! very inspiring thank you for sharing !

Awesome !!

Not too often that I'm lost for words but......WOW ( tear tear sniff)

Really try to get in solid proteins.u knock out 2 birds with one stone :-) u get the protein u need and u feel more satisfied less hungry than with liquid....at least in my case .Goodluck to u !!

Band rules 1.no more than 1 cup of food 2. Protein FIRST then veggie then carb if there is room. 3.no drinking with meals. 4. Small bites chew chew chew 5. 30 min or less to eat.what ever is left after 30 min.stays on the plate Good luck !

Me too !