It sounds like there is a variety of ways people respond to the sleeve in terms of what they can eat, So there is a gamble in that sense.

I had the VBG 12 years ago and could not eat healthy foods. The opening was the size of a dime and the pouch was the size of an egg, so I was very restricted in how much and what types of food.I could eat.....after 10 years the opening got blocked and I had to have surgery to remove half the band...the back half is still in place. Now, I can eat anything, the size is still restricted because of the stapling that had been done so it sort of sounds like it is comparable to the sleeve but I also gained the weight back. I am trying to determine if havign the sleeve done will be worth it....if it will restrict the amount I can eat more than I am restricted now.

So Does anyone know the diameter of the sleeve?

From what I have been reading it seems lots of people have had problems digesting certain foods or feeling full and uncomfortable. From the diagrams of the sleeve it looks a lot bigger around than the size of a dime yet people describe their experiences which sound exactly like what I went throgh with the VBG. The pouch was the size of an egg and the opening was the size of a dime.....but with the sleeve it is the whole length of the stomach, so I am puzzled when people say their sleeve feels full or they feel uncomfortable with what they have eaten because the sleeze looks a lot bigger than the pouch was.....I hope I explained that clearly enough for people to understand...... Any thoughts?

Unlike the gastric band, the sleeve can not be undone. However complaints are far less with the sleeve as they are with the band. You can pretty much eat whatever you want (mechanically) just a small portion of it. So you will be able to eat healthy foods, and with the experiences you already have with small portions, you are more mentally prepared then most.

Ah' date=' okay - thanks for the clarification. I wish you success not only with weight loss, but discovering and tackling the issues that caused you to gain the weight back.[/quote']

This is off subject but Hi VSG Kirk I just subbed to your channel on YT. I thought your name sounded familiar, lol