Hi all I never looked at this site … I was always checking the knee stories since having my knee done… but I am my goodness 12 years out of gastric sleeve and I am happy to say I stay within 146-150 I do eat a sweet I don’t deprive myself of anything ….. it’s moderation….. I also never went back to soda or any bubbly beverages that can stretch your stomach ….. is the best thing I ever did for myself ….. even being thinner I still eat heart healthy and watch my cholesterol…. I am 61 now and had my knee replaced twice within the last two years … thank god I don’t have that extra weight on my knees anymore ….but before surgery I yo yo my whole life lost 40-50 gained back and than some may times went through that ….. sleeve worked amazing for me …. But I also don’t ever over eat …. With the sleeve you get full with small amounts ….most important don’t ever ever over eat …. And you won’t stretch your new stomach …. If I can do it you can … definitely doable