My band slipped and it was removed in late June. Then sat for approval for the sleeve for 4 months. OCT 20 I was sleeved. 3 weeks out and I'm doing great and don't regret a thing. The band gave me lots of complication. Constantly throwing up and frothing and after 5 years of complications the band slipped. I'm not hungry now, eating or trying to eat 80g of protein daily and drink 64oz of water plus. It's hard to do when eating is so small but I have lost 35lbs in three weeks and see noticeable differences between the two and the way I look. Don't worry. It will go fine.