Where are the Old Timers?

[Carrie 4]

I still have a bit of comprehension (sp) in another bariatric surgery. I've had the Lap Band since 2005 and I'm considered to have a dinosaur band.

What I am wondering are there any folks here who have been sleeved for over say 4 years? If so, how has things gone after the honeymoon period? Any common problems? I know a lot of times people are very active in forums then once they get fixed or lose weight they go along happily in their day to day life and the ones that mainly come here (that I've seen) are 2-3 years out at the most or pre-op like me.

Thanks!

[wannalise 15]

Carrie,

Hopefully this helps.

http://verticalsleevetalk.com/tell-your-story/7627-over-3-years-counting.html

Also on obesityhelp.com there are several who are old timers as well. Both Oregondaisy and Tiffykins are succesful revisions who have reached goal weight and been maintaining for months.

Good luck!

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

Yeah, there aren't many people who post who have more time than I do. We had a girl here not long ago post who was sleeved 3 years ago.

I am 15 months post op and living with the sleeve is so easy, I rarely even remember I had surgery.

You can go on Obesity Help and sometimes find people who post who had surgery longer than 2 years ago.