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Quick Update

Well guys its been forever since I updated. Life has just gotten in the way, but here I am!!! I am currently looking into plastic surgery for the excess skin that I have in the midsection. I also may need something done to my thighs as well but I will see after I meet with the surgeon. Below are my numbers.

Weight At Check In: 304.2 lbs.
Weight At Discharge: 314.6 lbs.
Current Weight: 197.0 lbs. (117.6 lbs lost YAAY and 32 lbs left to GOAL!! )
Goal Weight 165 lbs.

Stomach pains after eating

Hey fellow sleevers,

For the past few days I have been experiencing stomach pains during and after eating, as well as drinking. I have avoided eating because of the pain. I could tell you exactly what I have had in the last 3 days and it wasnt even enough for one day. The pain has been a dull pain accompanied with back pain. Has anyone else has problems with this? Today is my one year check up with the surgeon so I will be sure to ask him but in the mean time... help....

Thanks Guys

A year later!!!


Provider Review

Dr. James G. Bittner
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I have been working with Dr. Bittner for about a year and a half now, he has been awesome, I would defiantly recommend him to any one in the Richmond, VA surrounding areas.