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I feel like I am the first Gastric Bypass failure. I lost weight before I could eat solid food and I have gained back 2 pounds since. I rarely feel full...I know I have to work at losing weight but I was hoping the sleeve would be a tool that helped. Honestly I sometimes think I am the placebo test patient, they removed my lapband but did they forget I wanted the sleeve when they were in there? Being able to eat as much as I did before ( and some days I do) makes me feel horrible. I know "hunger" is in my head but I was hoping the sleeve would make it easier for me to feel full. Every time I read that people can consume a cup of food at some meals ( like that is a lot) makes me nuts, I can easily eat 2 - 3 cups at a meal ( if not more!) Am I the ONLY one?

I had my sleeve surgery on January 7, 2915. During the liquid/soft food weeks I lost weight. Last week I started eating food food and I realize I don't feel full and can still eat A LOT. I feel like maybe they didn't really do the sleeve. I know I have to work at losing weight but I was hoping the sleeve would make it easier. Has this happened to anyone else?

Thank you for your response. I saw my regular doctor today who said she wants me to request a copy of the OP report and the post op leak test. Then I read your post....how funny. The nurse at the doctor told me they used the same size bougie (14) that they use with all sleeves. Who knows, I was asleep.

Spoke to the Doctor today, it may be that I am one of the 15% that don't feel full even after having the gastric sleeve. I did not know there was 15%, I knew the sleeve can be stretched over time, but I missed the part where some people don't feel the benefit. I see him next month and he said 2 months out from surgery may be too early to tell....how can that be I wonder?

Today I started at 6:00 AM with a Protein drink: Crystal light, strawberry yogurt and one scoop Protein powder... By 7:00 Am I felt hungry: I had cottage cheese with a small amount of Kellogg's Protein Special Kay. Hungry again at 10:00 AM ????

Lap band to sleeve

I feel like I am the first Gastric Bypass failure. I lost weight before I could eat solid food and I have gained back 2 pounds since. I rarely feel full...I know I have to work at losing weight but I was hoping the sleeve would be a tool that helped. Honestly I sometimes think I am the placebo test patient, they removed my lapband but did they forget I wanted the sleeve when they were in there? Being able to eat as much as I did before ( and some days I do) makes me feel horrible. I know "hunger" is in my head but I was hoping the sleeve would make it easier for me to feel full. Every time I read that people can consume a cup of food at some meals ( like that is a lot) makes me nuts, I can easily eat 2 - 3 cups at a meal ( if not more!) Am I the ONLY one?

Everyone, thank you for your responses. Peacheeie, I am in the same situation as you regarding the weight loss, I have to lose 60 and have lost about 18 lbs. And Swampdoggie, I am right there with you about hunger. I am going to call the doctor today, I will keep you all posted ( no pun intended )

I feel like I am the first Gastric Bypass failure. I had my surgery 8 weeks ago. I lost weight before I could eat solid food and I have gained back 2 pounds since. I rarely feel full...I know I have to work at losing weight but I was hoping the sleeve would be a tool that helped. Honestly I sometimes think I am the placebo test patient, they removed my lapband but did they forget I wanted the sleeve when they were in there? Being able to eat as much as I did before ( and some days I do) makes me feel horrible. I know "hunger" is in my head but I was hoping the sleeve would make it easier for me to feel full. Every time I read that people can consume a cup of food at some meals ( like that is a lot) makes me nuts, I can easily eat 2 - 3 cups at a meal ( if not more!) Not trying to discourage you, just want to be honest ( and get advice as well) I am almost at a point where I will just tell people I had the sleeve removed, period the end. I am ASHAMED, and envious of almost everyone one else who only lose weight with the sleeve. Am I the ONLY one?