New to the VSG forum...feel like I'm starting over

You will not be disappointed with the sleeve.  As I was reading the replies, I saw your reply about the DS.  The beauty of the sleeve is that you can revert to the DS if you need to.  But, I am here to tell you that I was a heavy weight...my BMI was higher than yours and now I am in the low 30's.  I never considered any of the malabsorption procedures because I didn't want to have to be chained to the issues that go along with that.  I am very happy to say that I have done fantastic with the sleeve and would do it all over again in a heartbeat...and I do not need the DS at all.  My guess is that you won't need it either.  Best of luck to you in your journey.

Hi Sharon -- it means so much to hear and SEE the success you're having, especially starting out at a high BMI and weight.  It gives me such hope.  I know these procedures aren't  magic bullets and are only "tools" that we have to learn how to utilize.  I hope I have the kind of success you've been having.  You look AMAZING, and I can only imagine how great your joints and the rest of your body feels.  I have such a difficult time with my mobility.  Knees, back, hips, feet -- I have trouble with them all.  I'd like to be able to walk further than half a block without needing to sit down and catch my breath.  I wish you so much success in your journey, too.  It will be so awesome to hear of the other "WOW" moments you have along the way