Is there anyone out there that blindly went into this surgery, not really knowing quite what they were getting theirselves into? I think I am very imformed but I do not know if I realize what actually is the "forevers" with this surgery. After a year of so you life sounds quite normal and functional , from the long time sleevers I have heard from. As long as you work the sleeve and do not abuse yourself , like returning to old behaviors of overeating and unhealthy food choices. The hardest thing for me is the social aspect, food sure does center around a lot of my relationships. Change is good though. Most of these situations are unhealthy to say the least.

Am I being niave?

I felt very prepared for what I was going to go through. I did alot of research and made the best choice for me. I met 2 surgeons and chose the one I felt most comfortable with. We do not have to jump through as many hoops down here as you guys do with insurance companies paying.

I was prepared all the complications post surgery. It seems the only thing I was not Iprepared for was how easy MY recovery was, I had very little pain. Recovery almost felt too easy, but I have had to learn my sleeve like everyone else.

It is definitely the best decision I made for myself.

yes for the most part, life is pretty normal these days. I can still eat plenty of junk food if that's what I choose to do. Of course, I know I will gain weight back when I do that.

There are some differences. When I was first sleeved, anything with sugar made me very nauseous. I wish that was still true.

I can guzzle Water, but not if it's really cold. I really prefer room temp water.

I knew I was a food addict but as royboy said, now you realize all this time you have to fill without food. And how much time you spent thinking about food. I have already made some less optimal choices on soft foods phase, allowing in some treats like chocolate. I have felt guilty that my calories now in soft phase have been 800-900 calories. I am thinking that might be too much.

I du my research before habd, knew I had food issues and this would be hard work. I think what I was not prepared for is the fatigue.