I have been on protein shakes since April 18th and it has been the most miserable 3 weeks of my life, outside of losing someone. I have been an emotional basket case and this weekend, I have been able to have nothing but water, crystal light and broth. I was originally going to have the sleeve, but had 2 major problems being an inpatient hospital stay and having part of my body removed. I am having the procedure (band with plication) done tomorrow and just want to be done with this whole mess. What I would like to know, please, is did anyone ever have second thoughts, or wonder if they were doing the right thing with this? I am really feeling very isolated right now....