Hi everyone,

I was banded on 5-18-13 and converted to the VGS on 3-4-15 the band was removed and sleeved in the same day. I did not have much success with the band. My starting weight was 256 and when I was converted over I weight 226. The lowest weight I ever got down to was 199 but that was because the band was two tight and I could not even hold Water sometimes. I was a fight with the band. Since my conversion, ive lost 13 pounds which is not bad for almost 30 days post op. My doctor did state that since my body is already use to eating smaller meals the weight may come off slightly slower then for someone who never had a bariatric procedure. I'm still on soft foods and sometimes I get disappointed that I have not lost more weight yet but I am being patience.

What advised did your doctor give about your potential weight lost after the conversion?

I'm so proud of you for seeing it through! Trust me, if you follow your plan, the weight WILL come off! Best of luck to you!

I had the sleeve on February 4, 2014 I weighed 350 in January of 2013. My surgeon wanted me to lose weight before the surgery and with his guidance I was down to 299 the day of my surgery. Today March 31,2015 I am at 210. I weighed 233 in November of 2014 and did gain weight over the holidays, but now I am back on track. The trick I used was to go back to the all liquid diet of juices, broths and Protein shakes. I had to portion the Protein Shakes because I can't drink a full shake at one time. It is important to only eat small amounts because if you overdo it you will regurgitate. I cannot, absolutely cannot drink before or after I eat for 30 minutes at least or else I will lose it. Keep up the good work and the weight will come off. Remember you have to move. Exercise is very important.

I agree with the drinking. I never thought I would be able to not drink with my meals...boy was I wrong! I cannot drink with meals at all or I will lose it.

Hey everyone, so I'm kinda at a stand still with my weight loss. It will be 3 months in a few days and I'm hovering around 205-208. I've lost only like 20 pounds. The day of my revision I weighed 226. I have my 2.5 month appt with my doctor on the 16th but I'm just frustrated because I work out with a personal trainer 3 days a week and have been for almost 2 months and I can physically see a change in my body as do others but the numbers on the scale are not changing :/ anyone else having this issue ??

I love that you posted this. I had my lap band removed last summer, and was sleeved in May. I am down 30lbs from my starting weight, but thought I would be much further along after 2 months. I am trying to remain positive.