I am reading such wonderful success stories with the sleeve... I'm wondering... has anyone failed with the sleeve?

If so, what happened?

I was thinking about this topic - we all hear the stories of the person who lives on milkshakes or whatever - extreme examples. However, it doesn't take much to stop losing/regain. I think that just returning to grazing/mild overeating will create the same problem over time and the person doing it probably feels like they are not overeating (compared to everyone around them anyway!)

Statistically, people have a partial regain after losing their initial weight - that is why the % of EWL stats go down after a few years out. Still a lot better off though.

I am one of the people who gained weight. I will be 3 years (VSG) in August. But...I stopped reading these...very motivating...message boards...stopped regular weigh ins...and just got carried away going back to old habits.

I am happy to say that I still have good restriction. I still do not drink after or during eating (partially because I physically can't)...BUT .... I never made exercise a priority and after about 18 months I started "eating around my sleeve" by eating Cookies for stress relief.

I am thankful for this board and I am getting back on board. So basically, just like everyone here has said...IF ... you follow the rules and eat correctly...you will be fine.

I am one of the people who gained weight. I will be 3 years (VSG) in August. But...I stopped reading these...very motivating...message boards...stopped regular weigh ins...and just got carried away going back to old habits.

I am happy to say that I still have good restriction. I still do not drink after or during eating (partially because I physically can't)...BUT .... I never made exercise a priority and after about 18 months I started "eating around my sleeve" by eating Cookies for stress relief.

I am thankful for this board and I am getting back on board. So basically, just like everyone here has said...IF ... you follow the rules and eat correctly...you will be fine.

funfamily - Can I ask you how much weight you gained back?

@Jane... I know you have a very valid point. I am concerned because I have other medical issues, I am not able to do constant exercise... walking is good and I do go to the pool occasionally. So, I am hoping that I will be able to get where I need to be and stay very close...

I was sleeved on 12/27/11 after having the band for 8 years, I lost a total of 60 pounds in those 8 years with the band. Ive lost 70 pounds in 7 months with the sleeve. To me the sleeve is completely different, I dont have the hunger I use to have with the band and even when I do get hungry it only takes a small amout of food before Im satified. With the band it seemed like after I couldnt eat anymore I was still hungry. Not to mention the sliming,barfing and deer in the headlight feelings you have after every meal with the band. My biggest regret is not knowing about the sleeve/getting the sleeve 8 years ago!!!

I agree with you 100%. I had the stinking band for 5 years and all it caused me was misery. I never had good restriction and could eat all I wanted...but got stuck, slimed and barfed on a regular basis. My sleeve doctor said the band was not in the right place and it was way tooo big (thus the problem). I hate the band and would never recommend it for anyone. I had my sleeve 6/26 and have lost 10 lbs in 9 days! I am drinking my water and doing my walking...walked today in the 100 degree weather today...gonna wait till it cools off to do it again!!