No matter what anyone says,it's a matter of getting your mind right. So it's now to start that. It's true they may be exaggerating the extended time to cover all the bases. It will be a God send when it comes time and you can begin your new life. I know when I had my surgery,it was hard and easy all at once.when you see the first pounds drop off you are encouraged.always do everything your Doctor tells you,it's very important to success.