I don't believe I was very clear and I apologize but I think ACE, cowgirljane, and thinmeskreamin addressed it best. Research shows that EWL with the sleeve is between 50%-70% over a period of 18-24...

I'm still very much on the fence about whether or not I should have gastric bypass instead. I really want the sleeve but I'm turned off by the thought of having to work for two years to finally see...