Lil....I was sleeved on Dec 2nd and have found it to be a journey. I think the reason most of us chose wls is because we were unable to lose weight on our own. I have kind of stalked the boards and always look for the encouraging posts. I don't need tough love or "mean" girl post such as Ann's!! They simply do me no good! I've gotten that my whole life! You don't need to do this to that...why are you so fat!!! That's why I chose weight loss! If a post has a mean girl attitude just stop reading and go to the next....Your here for encouragement, not a scolding! It's a new way of living for us and it can play mind games! Most have so much good advice!! The best to you:)