Single Incision Vs. Traditional

[Wisdom2KnowTheDifference 32]

Hey bandsters,

Anyone here have experience with the single incision procedure vs. traditional? Which did you have and were you happy with it?

[Toddy 758]

I had six incisions from lap-band. Prior to that I had four incisions from gallbladder surgery. All I can say is I'm glad I'm not of an age that I would ever want to show my tummy in public!!!!!

[jen_1381 446]

I'm right there with you, Toddy. I've had so many laparoscopic and laparotomy surgeries, my stomach looks like a road map of scars! When my surgeon was explaining the 5 incisions for lap band, he asked if I would be okay with scars on my abdomen. I laughed, and assured him that this stomach will never be bikini-ready!

[honk 780]

I have 5 incisions from Lap Band. 4 of them are very small, look like a small bug bites. The port incision is about 3-4 inches but is less noticible than my gall bladder scar from 23 years ago. I asked about single incision and was told I was to overweight.

[Dora24 4]

I had single incision on June 4 th. Recovery was fine; I actually returned to work 2 days following surgery as I couldn't take additional days off. I was able to function butva third day would have been nice! I was pain free / no discomfort by the end of 2 weeks post op.

[Partymom 4]

I was banded 5/29 and I have 5 incisions--my surgery was done with a robot. Three of the incisions are quite small--1/4 to 1/2"--and the other two are 1" to 1-1/4". Smaller incisions were my preference; quick healing. Felt good and back to work on the following Monday--my surgery was on the previous Tuesday.

[Wisdom2KnowTheDifference 32]

Dora, any concerns about the incision/port location being at your pants line? or any concerns for how it might be affected by future pregnancy?

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

have 5 incisions and you cant even hardly see them same when i had my gallbladder out (they used one incision)

[Wtloss 75]

How big is your port site? I had surgery Monday and was very surprised to find mine is around 3 inches. I have six incisions. I had no idea it would be that big. The others are all small

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

my port is now a dark pinkish (maybe 2-3 in line)

as it heals, it will fade. mind did. so will yours.

[auntielle 42]

I had single incision & a low profile pot in September. I had a great recovery & no one can see that I've had anything done. It was worth the extra $$$ for me. Now that I'm about 30 lbs from goal, I can feel the port but so far it's not sticking out. If it ends up doing so, I doubt that I'll care! All the best.

[Rojasanoll 920]

I'm going for my pre-op on Jul 10 In Santa Barbara Ca. My doctor will be doing SIL on me. I'm getting anxious to find out when my surgery date is scheduled. I've been dieting with Protein Shakes and a small dinner salad the last 11 days. I will continue dieting until surgery.