Just being honest not trying to be a butt kiss but women are obviously tougher than men I had my sleeve in September and have not used any pain medicine since I got home. 4 weeks out, down 43lbs!! if I can do that all of you ladies can definitely do it, you all have babies for goodness sake lol. being a man if I found out I was pregnant I would end myself today LOL. YOU CAN DO IT...be more afraid of high blood, pressure, diabetes etc. Good luck to all