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Honestly, I was prepared for lots of negative comments. Luckily, I only had one person tell me that thought I should try other avenues first and it was more out of concern than criticism. I went in prepared, mentally AND physically. I did my research homework and made it clear that ALL of my healthcare team were in favor of me having the surgery. I only waited as long as I did because I didn't have insurance to cover it and couldn't afford it without. I did my due diligence and was totally satisfied I had made the appropriate decision for me and pretty much made that known in no uncertain terms. Since you have done that don't let the naysayers get you down. They will always be there ready to pounce. Some people have nothing better to do. Be proud of your decision to take control of your health and ROCK IT!!

Honestly, I was prepared for lots of negative comments. Luckily, I only had one person tell me that thought I should try other avenues first and it was more out of concern than criticism. I went in prepared, mentally AND physically. I did my research homework and made it clear that ALL of my healthcare team were in favor of me having the surgery. I only waited as long as I did because I didn't have insurance to cover it and couldn't afford it without. I did my due diligence and was totally satisfied I had made the appropriate decision for me and pretty much made that known in no uncertain terms. Since you have done that don't let the naysayers get you down. They will always be there ready to pounce. Some people have nothing better to do. Be proud of your decision to take control of your health and ROCK IT!!

Oddly enough, the one thing I had not heard about in advance were stomach noises. It just never came up. Since I have been post surgery, however, mine has done far more than growl in hunger, in fact, that is the one noise it hasn't made. I think it is probably louder to us than others but I hear mine even when I don't feel anything happening. It prompted me to name my pouch, Bubbles.

Honestly, I was prepared for lots of negative comments. Luckily, I only had one person tell me that thought I should try other avenues first and it was more out of concern than criticism. I went in prepared, mentally AND physically. I did my research homework and made it clear that ALL of my healthcare team were in favor of me having the surgery. I only waited as long as I did because I didn't have insurance to cover it and couldn't afford it without. I did my due diligence and was totally satisfied I had made the appropriate decision for me and pretty much made that known in no uncertain terms. Since you have done that don't let the naysayers get you down. They will always be there ready to pounce. Some people have nothing better to do. Be proud of your decision to take control of your health and ROCK IT!!

Ok, so this is mostly a funny post but I have heard that your stomach makes a lot of noise after the surgery. That is ok but I have to say that mine had been really active since I started my pre-op liquid diet last week. It has been especially noisy this morning. Boy if it's like this after it's going to be interesting!!!!!