Julieann87

Congrats you look great!!

You look absolutely wonderful!!! Thanks for the motivational pictures!!!

Stay strong!! I know the feeling of not knowing and its terrible!!!

Savannah I have the exact same thing. My surgery was on Dec 6th. I have the worst air and gas. The protein shakes may have been a little premature because they gave me bad pains too followed by a burp. I may wait another day or so for that again! I still have some pretty bad pain from where the drain was and in the stomach area but its getting better. I am mostly concerneda about getting my liquids in so i dont get dehydrated thats my biggest goal right now but this gas in my stomach is crazy!! Ill be glad when its gone

I too went to the seminar thinking I was going to do the Lap-Band but after hearing more about the sleeve it seemed to be a smarter route. I was a self pay patient as well which makes you alot more causious of the after effects and keep up with the surgery. With the Lap-Band there was alot of maintenence that would be costly not included with the beginning fee. I also like how the sleeve is a more permanent tool and 'makes' you aware of what you are putting in your body vs the lap band doesnt give you as much restrictions I believe. I had my surgery December 6th with Dr Hoehn, he was absolutly amazing through the whole process and offer a pretty good promotional fee. Im still pretty sore and am worried about getting dehydarated but making sure I SIP SIP SIP right? lol