I had my gastric band revision last Monday the 16th. They removed lap-band thank god, that was a huge mistake. So glad to have that stupid thing out of my body.

Feeling ok each day is getting better. I'm anxious to start soft food. Been doing liquid and Protein shakes.

Stats:

Age - 41

Highest - 270

Lost 30 with lap-band

Surgery weight - 238

Current weight - 228

First goal is to fit into size 10 jeans.

I gauge my success not so much on the scale but on how I look in my clothes. I've always weighed more on the scale than I think I look so if I went by just the scale id be so depressed.

Interesting that your "first" goal is to fit into size 10 jeans. I'm 5 pounds below my goal weight now and still wear size 12. But you can see my ribs above my boobs when I'm not wearing a bra and this morning I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror when getting into the shower and I could see my ribs in my back! I carry all my weight in my hips and legs.

Good luck to you on your new journey! I hope you will have a much more positive experience with your sleeve than you did with your band.