I am 4 days post op and I do feel like I'm on a downward curve. Honestly the worst part for me has been the gas and just trying to get used to the small amount of liquid. You will make it for sure, I had many of the same concerns and even post op I have to keep telling myself this is a tool for my total health not just weight loss so the discomfort I'm having is small in comparison. Hang in there and your in my prayers.