Non-Orthoscopic Sleeve

[lizzyshade 56]

I may not be able to have the sleeve done orthoscopically. How much longer is the recovery rate?

[Jenn31MA 149]

I am unfamiliar with that term...did you mean laproscopically??

[PdxMan 4,292]

Unless they want to go in through your eye, yes, she must mean laparoscopically. The only time I have heard of someone not being a laparoscopic candidate is because of too high of a BMI. What is your BMI? Is this the reason or what other possible reasons are there?

Otherwise, they would have to do an open procedure, which, then you are talking about at least another week for recovery. Ever have a C-section?

[mrsnate 55]

I know you mean laparoscopic (my mom confuses the two all the time). I'm guessing you have scar tissue or issues from previous abdominal surgeries? I don't know the difference in recovery time but I would get a second opinion either way. My first surgeon prefers open, so I found a new one!

[deltadawn817 106]

I would also be looking for another opinion.

[Wheetsin 714]

My surgeon usually gives +2 weeks for open procedures vs. lap.

You could always have it done through the vagina.

I don't know why you may not be a candidate for lap, but can I ask if it because of something to do with you, or your surgeon?

(e.g. not all surgeons are laparoscopic surgeons, so they may only do open procedures... and some patients prefer open because they like the idea that the surgeon can really see what's going on, etc.).