Is it possible to reclaim my sleeve???

I usually roll my eyes when people suggest this, but you're so far out, IF IT WERE ME...

I would go back to shakes three times per day for a few days and then twice per day and one meat/salad meal for a week. Then see how it's going.

The ONLY reason I would do this is to get off the bad foods. It should clean your system from the carbs/crap and try to get you back on track. I'd probably try this before doing the tests.

Keep in mind, you'll be miserable the first few days while your system clears out.

Again, I usually don't agree with it, but in your case, I think it might be worth a shot.

I think you need to get counseling before you make any other decisions regarding WLS.  I say this because YOU can defeat any surgery, whereas, if you are in the right frame of mind, YOU can make any surgery, including the sleeve you already have, work for weight loss.

I would advise you to pursue counseling with a therapist that specializes in disordered eating first.  Then, I would encourage you to find a surgeon or gastroenterologist to scope you to find out what shape your sleeve is in.  If you don't get your head straight and work through your issues, it probably won't matter what you do. 

If you're really serious, I would encourage you to start working out and following your original sleeve guidelines now.  It really sounds to me like you are searching for that magic solution to make you skinny, and we all know that it doesn't exist.  Even with the most effective WLS, YOU are the variable that determines whether you will lose or gain weight.  Therefore, YOU are the only one who knows whether it is possible or not.

The best option to lose weight is to commit to losing weight and start doing it.   Surgeons, friends, gurus, magical surgeries, the diet of the month, basic calorie restriction, working out, whatever -- YOU are the common denominator and the sole factor that will determine your own success. 

Best wishes to you in finding what works.

Thanks for the input.

I agree, counseling is definitely needed and is high on the list. Health insurance-the lack of-has held me back for so long. I have really had to go it alone for so long that I am just lost in the mix.

Yes, I am the common denominator, but I have finally admitted that its going to take more than just me to fix me. If I could do it alone, it would be done. With the role model of my friend, I feel inspired and that I can truly do this. I haven't had that feeling in years. I believe that is crucial to getting back to a healthy lifestyle.

I guess I can see where it seems as though I am looking for that magic option, but I am just seeking the best option for me. I truly thought it was the sleeve and I did so well with it in the beginning.

Yes, I let old and bad habits creep back in. I would very much like to go back to the old days where a little bit of food went a long way, but that restriction seems to be gone. That's why I need to see the doctor. I don't know what is going on internally.

I am counting the days until my insurance starts. I can't make any appointments until March 1st, so I am in the hurry up and wait limbo.

Again, thanks for the input. That is why I talk to people here :)