LRae

Wonderful Experience! - Wailea, HI

Botox 4 Days Ago - Waiting for Results...- Wailea, HI

Waiting for Insurance Approval! - Maui, HI

Hi! I am a little bit farther along in my journey, and I think each surgeon does things a bit different. Mine does a two hour seminar and covers each surgery, Lap Band, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve and Dueodum Switch. He told how many surgeries he has performed. He showed a video of him performing a gastric bypass surgery. He discussed dumping, vitamins, importance of protein, how long you would need off for each surgery, the pro/cons of each one. He also talked about a hormone called Ghrelin and the importance of that in the disease of obesity. He did a Q/A session as well. All of the information was on Power Point, and he handed out the Power Point presentations to us to follow along with and take notes. He also showed before and after photos and talked about long tern comittment. It was invaluable! Take notes, ask questions, be open to the information presented. I initially wanted to get a lapband, but after doing my research I decided to receive a Gastric Bypass surgery instead. Don't be terrified, be informed that will help any fear you may be feeling. All of my paperwork has been completed, and will be submitted to the insurance company this upcoming week, hopefully I will be scheduled in January! Good Luck and my best advice, do your research! Cheers!

I am day 4 in the photos I posted yesterday. Today is day 5, Dr. Harper told me at about day 7 - 10 you will be able to tell more. The crows feet have improved since day 1 quite a bit I think. I notice even now, at rest my forehead line (s) are almost gone too. I am loving the results! IPL laser next month, then I will be done and see how it all looks. I am sure I will maintain the Botox, as it was more affordable than the Juvederm. I love the results and no one has noticed! I have had, I like your make-up, your skin looks so good and I look rested, but not even my husband had asked. It's my secret! :)

Thank you Megan P and Live.. Day 4 still no bruising, so I think I am one of the Lucky Ones or Dr. Harper is that good! I am going to start another thread on the Botox, so check that one out too..

I will try to post updated photos.. I am very excited! I just had someone say to me today, oh your make-up looks wonderful! Of course, I did it the same way I did it last week! Ha! :) Made me smile...my little secret! I haven't told anyone, not even my husband. Hehe