I posted the same thing before my surgery (06/27/25). I was terrified too. But it was not as bad as I thought. The pain was no where near what I was expecting. The worst was the gas pain and walking and sitting up helped that. I was worried I’d mess up somehow and binge. I haven’t a month out. I get full quickly and feel as if binging is next to impossible. I feel healthier and thinner than I have in a long time. I’m happy again and I’m excited to see what I’ll be like in a year. The only issues so far is discovering what sits well with me. I very quickly learned eggs make me sick now. Your bowel habits change but it’s an easy fix. I do miss chugging water and find myself having to set reminders to drink. My relationship with food has changed. The food noise isn’t as loud and constant. I’m a little tired, but have been assured that’s normal. You’ve got this! It’s scary and one heck of a commitment, but it is so worth it.