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Just curious. If it's traditional, is it 5 scars? I already have several from my gall bladder removal, so I don't kow why it really matters, but I'm curious...

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Mine was traditional. I think most world-wide are traditional, I have only seen spider from a few places and none in Mexico so far.

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Thanks for answering. Can you tell I'm getting close and starting to worry about the little things like scars?

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I believe that Dr Aceves typically does the traditional w/ 5 incisions. One thing to note - I followed the pre op diet (w/ a couple of slip ups) and my liver had shrunk enough that he didn't need to retract it, so I only have 4 incisions. So, he adapts to what he finds with each patient. Also, the scars are small & mine healed easily.

I wish you the best of luck! You'll be in great hands with Dr Aceves & his entire team!

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Thanks for answering. Can you tell I'm getting close and starting to worry about the little things like scars?

Amykins, are you booked with Dr Aceves already? My surgery is 8/31. I'm Sooo excited!!!!!

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It's me, Amy, your sleeve sister. :) I changed my name on this site.

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It's me' date=' Amy, your sleeve sister. :) I changed my name on this site.[/quote']

Haha!! Too funny!

I connected with a nice fellow who will be in recovery at Almater when we arrive. A sleever brother if you will :)

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That's great. Tell him to save us a spot on the losers bench :-)

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