Hello Maria Louise, My sleeve still reminds me to eat small and slow. I am able to eat most foods, always get my protein first and eat around that with fruit and veg. My weight fluctuates up and down 5 lbs.

I had a banded in 2009 too and lost about 50 lbs but I was not comfy with it, and it had to be removed 2011. The sleeve has been a totally different experience for me. So much better. I reached goal at one year and then lost 15 more, now I maintain. If I have a craving for a food that is not great to eat or drink I have a little, enjoy it and let it go.

I hope you have a good experience with the sleeve. Follow the program and it will happen. Cheers Joanne

Hello dear, I was wondering if after 3 1/2 years post op if you still feel the sleeve like at the early stage post op?? Do you eat small portion and satisfied with that?? Eat too fast and noticed you did wrong etc,.. I'll be sleeve soon and wonder what's ahead! I must say you look great!!! Congrats!