Thank you for the reply! I understand that this is different than GB I guess I should say that I am considering "weight loss surgery" due to the fact that I am unsure at this point in time, which route I will take.....I joined this particular forum because I believe that if I do decide to go through with WLS I would probaly choose the gastric sleeve.....but that would be for my physician and I to discuss at a later time. Thank you for sharing your experience! I greatly appreciate it!