Hi Michelle congrats! I'm also new to the site and find it very helpful but a lot of responses are opinions and experiences. You will be able to determine between the 2 but don't let some comments discourage you. I wasnt really down to have the surgery on my own my mom kept pushing the issue. 2 coworkers and myself decide to make it a team effort and had the surgery together. It all happen so fast. We talked about it in April and in July we were all ready for surgery. I was the scariest one becuz I knew I had to be head strong and I wasn't ready to give up good food! Oh how I love my chicken wings! But when I looked at the example I was setting for my daughter (who is also obese) I knew I wanted to do it for her if not for me! She gave the ok becuz i didn't wanna feel like she was getting cheated becuz I chose to go the easier way and it's my fault she's obese. But she is my biggest cheerleader and @ 14 showing her support for me brings tears to my eyes. She doesn't blame me for her being over weight I blame myself. It's not easy by far it takes dedication and lots of will power and that's speaking from only being 2 Wks post op. I hope all goes well with you and congrats once again!!

Thank You MJ, Let me ask you, did you go back to work yet and did the sleeve take away you hunger?

Welcome Michelle! wish you most success on your new journey