Never get on here but just checking in reading posts. Everyone has the same concerns, issues but eventually everything turns out fine. I have put on about 15 pounds that I am trying to take off from the 75 I originally lost but not too bad after 7 years. I have the tool to do it I just need to make my mind up! Unfortunately there is nothing that I cannot eat but I will get there. Have never exercised, I know, isn't that terrible! I swear I am going to start though! Just want everyone to know that seven years out it is still all good! No regrets!

Good to hear about long term success.

Thanks, FM

Hey Luck...

7 years out and just 15lbs... that is brilliant!!

It is really good to hear from a sleever with this much experience! Thanks for popping on and letting us know.

I am sure that those 15lbs will soon go away... good luck and work that sleeve! =]

thanks for sharing with us !! it means ALOT !!

how much can u eat? can u eat much?

Hello everyone, thanks!!! To answer Joseph I can pretty much eat like a "normal" person. When I first had it I could not even eat half of a kids hamburger and now I can eat the hamburger, a few fries and a few sips of whatever. After years you figure out how to cheat or eat more (dry, crunch foods go down really easy) so you have to be mindful of what you put in your mouth. Eat your salad or veggies first for sure and I have not been obviously... I feel great though. I did have to start Rogaine for thinning hair but it's working and it hasn't been a big deal. Unfortunately I have been snacking ALL day. I have days like those but sometimes medications or moods can make you overeat. Zero regrets! My sister had it and three of my friends after seeing my success and no one has ever said they wish they hadn't done it!

Thank you so much for that update. Makes me feel so much better about my decision. Great job on only regaining 15 lbs. You will get them off soon.

Thanks so much for stoping in and posting, Good luck with those pesky 15!

Thank you for this and congratulations! I was wondering though, do you feel hungry?

Yes I do. I don't know of anyone who doesn't have hunger pains. They are a little different that the ones I had prior surgery but yep, they exist but get satisfied with a much smaller amount of food.

Where are you from? From all the research I've looked into I thought the sleeve was only being done in the past 3-4 years. I am thrilled to hear that after all these years you only gained 15 lbs. I have been nervous what will be years from now. I know lots of banded friends who gained almost all or all their weight back.

Louisiana, Andrew Hargroder did my surgery in May of 2005. It has become popular in recent years but I only knew of one other person in my area who had ever had it done. When I went for my pre-surgery appointments I was always the only one in the room getting the vsg but it's been around since then. I have heard of many cases and in fact got a phone call yesterday from an acquaintance who is considering band to sleeve surgery because she has gained all of her weight back and has always had problems. VSG is so easy, you have nothing foreign (other than titanium staples which have been uses for years) and it is permanent. I would have never considered any other type of procedure.

I AM SO SORRY!!!! APPARENTLY THE LACK OF FOOD HAS MELTED MY BRAIN. IT WAS MAY OF 2007, ONLY 5 YEARS! WHEN I WAS QUESTIONED I WENT TO LOOK BACK AT MY POSTS! SORRY!!!!!!

Congrats to you and your GREAT success!! It feels good hearing from someone who has had long term success. It was so nice of you to drop in and give us sleevers and soon to be sleevers an update. THANKS SO MUCH

WOW! Great to hear! Thanks for posting!

Thank you for sharing luck. I'm a May girl too: May 2011. I'm just going into maintenance now and I'm so relieved to hear you are doing so well. Long-term maintenance is a concern for me.

Lynda