Can anyone give me a link to the video (or was it a still pic) of the sleeve immediately post-op and then 3 or 4 years later? I believe what I saw was an xray.

I'm guessing it is just to show how much the sleeve stretches over time. It was not much, but I can't remember and would like to see it again if anyone has the info on it. I think the link was posted here at one time but I have searched and searched for it and can't find it. The video might have been on you tube, but I looked there also and could not find it.

Thanks for any info!!

The operation is a stop-gap fix that lasts about 2 years (or less). If you don't change your habits at the end of that time, yeah you'll probably gain all of it back, plus stretch your stomach A LOT.

You paid all that cash and went through that pain for one reason - a lifestyle change. Remember the definition of insanity: Doing the same things, but expecting different results.

Doug - I definitely agree that we need to change our habits. However, from all my research, I do not believe we CAN stretch our stomachs a lot. (I think that is why I was questioning the size of the 4 year sleeve - but the explanation of the swelling & closer up picture helped.) My surgeon said that he has seen very little stretching ... and if for some reason mine decided to get twice it's size (which he does NOT expect to happen with what he left) I will never be able to eat an entire hamburger again.

So, there is a lifetime change required ... but I will never be able to eat at pre-surgery capacity again. Thank goodness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!