Not really, i find it surprisingly easy, my mom used to drink the Protein shakes from before the surgery if she had trouble getting in the protein. if thats your problem, i would recommend that .
It took me about a week and that was with me putting a lot of pillows under my back so it was like a chair but I was able to stay on my sides after like 2 weeks .
9 months out 97 lbs down. i kinda slacked this past 2 months havent really exercised so i havent lost anything :( but ive started back up so hopefully i'll start losing again soon!