Surgery 7/31 with Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela

[Esmeralda75 26]

I am a band to sleep patient I will have my band removed and sleeved July 31st, I am excited yet worried about the success I will have with the sleeve, I am at 203 and have a goal of 145 that I never meet with my band, I got my hand back in 01/2005 weight was 243 went down to 165 which I maintained good till February 2012. I want to know how people do with the sleeve after the band???

[Esmeralda75 26]

Very surprised I have no answers from anyone

[chinamama 104]

I'm a very slow loser, but losing! I'm averaging about 1-2 lbs a week. The way I look at it I had my 6 month honeymoon period 6 years ago. Even though my band had slipped I still only ate about a cup of food, now I eat half a cup. I was gaining at a cup, losing at a half.

[Esmeralda75 26]

Had surgery 7/31 work up with some nausea and vomiting but it went away later that night, the following day I felt like I never had surgery I am three days out and feel great, people commented in the hospital and hotel that I looked like I didn't have anything done. Now ready to help take this weight off.

[PrincessSleeve 18]

Hi Esmeralda. I think you and your friend met me and my mom and sis!! I was going to call or text, but I was a little ill. I am going to contact you soon.

[Esmeralda75 26]

Sounds good what is your name so I can remember?

[socalfosh 17]

I have the same concern as you Esmeralda. I initially lost with the band....maintained a while....gained about 40 back. Now I'm on on my liquid pre-op and lost 3 pounds each week so far. My band removal is 2 weeks from today. How have you been bow that your about 2 weeks out? Was your surgeon able to address your question?

[PrincessSleeve 18]

It's Lisa. I'll get with you very soon. I know you are doing good. We talked about having a skinny party. :-)