Anyone more then 2 years out?

[BB145 34]

So happy to read all of your inspiring stories. Congrats to you all!! I have an EGD 1/4/13 and then will go from there when they send off for pre-cert to my insurance. Crossing my fingers to have surgery the end of January, first of February. I will be having a revision from band to sleeve. I was pretty successful for a while with the band, but have had a lot of problems too. I'm so ready to just eat less, to be healthier, and happier. Keep the stories coming, it gives those of us who have yet to be sleeved hope!

[longhorn 11]

I'm 3 years out. Lost 120 pounds and have kept it off. I can most definitly eat much more than I could the first year. However, still cannot gorge myself or 'pig out' like I could prior to surgery. I eat anything I want. Can eat a whole sandwich, burger, etc. But I'm quite full and satisfied at that point.

Exercise has been my best friend. I'm now an obsessive runner. Not sure if that drives my increased calorie intake or not. But I know it's what keeps my weight in check since I really don't watch what I eat very closely. I don't go crazy but I do eat whatever I like and I do indulge in Desserts occasionally. I seem to have developed a sweet tooth that was never there before.

Originally the sleeve gave me the opportunity for my life back. Now, running and the sleeve continue to allow me to keep things in order.

[freespirit63 112]

I live your story. Thank you everyone for your replies. I wish you all the best for christmad

[Kelsan 117]

This has been an interesting post to read. I was curious about people who have lived with the sleeve for more than 12 months. My mom had a gastric bypass five years ago and said she never knows which foods are going to bother her stomach from day to day. She doesn't throw up anymore, but she gets cramps. I was going to do the sleeve in Feb. so it's really nice to hear some success stories.

Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas.