I am still waiting on my insurance to approve my GVS. Hoping to get sleeved in July. I usually feel all the things you just described Healthiernewme, HOWEVER, I do take TONS of face pics of myself. LOL...I also take lots of pics with my hubby who loves me, obese and all. If it was up to him, I wouldn't even do the surgery. I am doing it strictly for me and my health. How are you feeling now that you have had the surgery??? Are you taking pics now to see the progress you are making?