I have no regrets. You must follow a program of proper eating. We all got big from an improper relationship with food. So you need to give up some things. I was a size 22 going to 24.. I am now a 8 I'm 5'6. I still do my protein shakes that I make everyday. Isopure with a banana 1 oz of my liquid vitamins a scoop of no fat Greek yogurt ice and unsweetened almond milk. I still only eat about 800 calories a day. I don't have cravings and I eat fresh foods. I'm very thoughtful of what I put in my new body. I workout every day, because I can now. All my pain is gone. I sleep more than I ever did when I was over weight. I have lost 131 pounds. And Im so completely happy and I would do it all over again. I had a rough recovery. I had pancreatitis and C-Def and was back in the hospital for a week two weeks after my sleeve surgery. Being prepared is the key to recovery. Lisagailw@gmail.com contact me here if you need more info. Good luck.