I am having my surgery March 28. This will be my second go round with bariatric surgery. I had the band for almost 7 years. Not gonna say it failed. Think it was a combo of me and the restriction. The band wouldnt let anything go through....I did maintain my weightloss for about 6 yrs. Then it all of a sudden started coming back. I am now able to get the sleeve. My insurance didnt cover it last yr. So soon as this yr started, I went back to my same dr who did my band and he got me approved for the sleeve. I am in the pre-op part right now...which for me isnt that bad. Mainly just no meats, heavy stuff , candy, or very fatty stuff. I still eat veggies, fruit, decaf coffee and tea and boca burgers....so far so good.