Dujuana81

I had my sleeve March 21st. Also hernia repair. I felt awesome right after the surgery. Then when I got home the real struggle began. I have struggled with eating and my weight since I was a child. It was my crutch and my comfort. The surgery part I don't regret , until the need to eat hits me. And I can't do it without hurting myself. I truly did not think of that aspect before the surgery. Now that I am passed the full liquids and can eat soft foods it's better. I know so many people that have been very successful and inspire me. But now I realize that if I don't get a grip on it now. Years down the road I could gain it back. It's a major decision and no going back!! Good luck to you and I'm excited to hopefully not have to shop plus size ever again!!

Hi- I had my surgery 18 months ago. I too almost backed out. I had a huge hernia (size of a grapefruit!) that had to be repaired too. It is surgery so that has to be thoroughly thought about before doing it. But... I went in...counted 100, 99 and the next thing I knew I was in recovery. It hurt but in the scope of things this is such a short little blip in time. I have never had any trouble with my sleeve. I don't get an upset tummy, I did not have a change in the way food tastes, I don't get hickups...nothing. I think the real thing to know is that this is a tool- not a cure-all. If you continue to eat like you always have you will continue to be overweight. You need to do an entire mind-change.