I wanted to build my confidence and was tired of the kangaroo pouch. The pros my stomach is FLAT. The cons I was out of work longer than expected because I had an infection in my stomach afterwards but I fought thru it and everything is worth it now. It was hard to walk for awhile and those drains were a pain. I recommend getting plastic cups to drain them so it's not a mess. I recommend that you take at least 4 weeks off work to heall because rushed healing can result in setbacks.

It was painful and I don't like pain...but worth it. Dr. Freeman will give you the medication you need to get through the pain. The nerves growing back causes discomfort but nothing you can't handle. Best thing I've ever done for me! He had me in the office the day after the procedure and the staff walked me right back. It takes about a week to feel better and about three months to feel your best again. Drains wearnt fun but...it just part of it. They hurt a little when they come

Getting my insurance to reply was the worst. I first discussed this with my physician in September paperwork was submitted and we heard nothing back. I called office several times for update and they had no more insurance than me. I called insurance company every week day for 3 weeks and finally got the answer "APPROVED, except $1000". I get pre-op couple days before procedure, no big deal. I checked into out-patient @ 6:00 a.m. and checked out @ 1:00 p.m. surgery was about 2