I just had my sleeve on July 16th and it was realitive easy very little pain at all. I'm back to work at 4 weeks, I have had no eating issues, except once I ate too much and up it came not all of it just what couldnt fit in my tummy. I encourage you to do it. It's been 4 weeks and I've lost 27 lbs this includes the 9 lbs I lost before surgery, I can't keep from smiling now.