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Thank you all for your comments. Really scared I cannot make the change, but this is my last option. All else has failed, do not think I could handle it if this fails too.

I just had my evaluation for surgery. Met with a dietician who said to follow the South Beach Diet. Asked NP if after reach goal will I be able to eat "normally" ie go out for an ice cream, go out to eat etc. She said I could have a teaspoon of ice cream not a small cup or cone. To me this is not normal eating which is what I am looking for. I would like to hear from sleevers who are at least 2 years out. Could you tell me how you eat, and how you feel about what you eat? I know I will not stick to a diet if I feel deprived. Do you get hungry, do you feel deprived. do you feel you can eat the same as most other people do or are you constantly wanting more or other types of food than you can have? Are food and worrying about losing/gaining weight still major issues in your life, or have you put that aside and moved on to other things? I want very much to end the war with food and weight, but from what I am reading it sounds like you still have to battle it everyday so how does the surgery help? I just want some honest answers so I can decide if this is a workable solution for me. Thank you in advance for any insight.