Hi everyone,

Well, I'm a newbie to the group...A super-newbie, really - since I'm still trying to decide whether to take the plunge into WLS or not. I swear...the more research I do, the more confused I get! It's good to research all the 'facts and statistics', but I feel there is still such a huge 'uknown' to it all. I hate 'unknowns'!! I know every person's experience is different...and I also know there's no way for me to predict exactly how my body & mind will handle the sleeve before going ahead with it. (Sure would make this decision easier, if I could though!) Anywhoo...I was thinking it might help to hear from those who've had the surgery. My biggest question is the whole, "If I knew then what I know now" deal. If you could do it all over again....would you? I totally welcome any responses...the good...the bad...or the ugly Thanks in advance. This seems like a really great forum for support.

yes. actually i did it again 3 weeks ago. i was resleeved cuz at 2.5 years out, my sleeve stretched and i gained alotta weight.

Wow, really?? I've heard sort of these mythical tales of people who regained/had a stretched sleeve, but I've never actually 'met' one before. Do you mind to tell a bit more about your experience? How did it stretch, and how did you know it was stretched and etc.

I also didn't realise you could even be re-sleeved. That is fascinating.

Thanks for sharing!

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/52965-re-sleeved-with-dr-aceves/

There. Is a link to another thread from aceves soon. not only was their sleeve dialated it wasn't done properly the first time.

Hello, I am going to be honest. I had major complications. That said, I am still happy I made the decision to have this surgery. It is changing my life. I am 6 months out and have lost 108 pounds total, 78 since surgery. I feel great. I can do so much now. I am loving my new life. Good luck to you. It is not an easy decision. Just remember, this is only a tool. It is still hard work, but so worth it!

http://www.verticals...with-dr-aceves/

There. Is a link to another thread from aceves soon. not only was their sleeve dialated it wasn't done properly the first time.

The info on that thread was really helpful for me to read and become aware of. Thanks!

Yes!! Yes!!! and YES!!!!! I would do it again! I wish I could have done it 20 years ago!!! I am SO blessed. I had my sleeve surgery on March 28th. I am currently down 88 pounds I feel better than I ever have and I am in clothes I haven't worn in 17 years! I LOVE having my sleeve! It is the best thing I have ever done for my body!!! I LOOOOVE IT! Good luck with your decision! Research it all you can. We can all tell you how great it is for us, but in the end it is what is best fro you and you alone. ((Hugs))

i would do the sleeve again, a million times over and twice on Sunday

So far im only two weeks out .i have lost 24lbs.iv had no pain no nausea,and i would defo do it again.

Not at all. I've had too many complications

I would so do it again!

I would do it over and over and over lol

Yes definitely