Hello All, I just joined the Support Group today. I am not a new be to bariatric surgery though. I had the gastric band in 12/2011 that was not successful. I actually gained weight with it instead of loosing weight due to scar tissue that formed around the band that caused too much of a restriction that caused me to vomit all the time so my body was in starvation mode all the time. So in August I decided to have it taken out and have the sleeve done. Well, I am 9 days post op, feel pretty good and will be going back to work on Monday. I am not digging the pureed diet but am making the best of it. I can only take in about 6 tablespoons of food at this time. I guess this is really a lifestyle change that I need to get use to. I know now that I will need the extra support of those who have gone through what I have unlike last time. My husband is there for me but is obese himself an has no desire to change that. He like to eat and does so at his leisure so it makes things really hard for me. So, I will be seeking all of your support to help me this time get more positive influences. I look forward to getting to know all of you and just so you all know I am a good listener. Good luck to all of you on this long journey to healthiness! Alesha