thnk u it kinda did but i still managed to get it done.... its been 12 days since my surgery and ive lost 16lb so far.... i have no pain what so ever other then really gassy. but my doctor put me on a clear liquid diet for 21 days which i find too long n im getting frustrated with the diet, im always cranky n hungry n im sick of the soups!!!!! BUT overall excited for the end results!!!!