skinnyjenn 20 Posted December 3, 2012 Just curious about this because my doctors office never mentioned anything about having to switch to an open procedure. I found out about it and reading the booklet I was given. It says if there are complications it's possible they may have to switch to an open procedure... Just wondering has this happen to any of you? If so, did u know ahead of time it was going to be open? What could possibly cause this to happen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nate 292 Posted December 3, 2012 An enlarged liver could cause it. Them making a slip and injuring you inside with some of the tools could cause them to have to open you up to make repairs... though that is very rare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie713 423 Posted December 3, 2012 Previous abdominal surgery with old scar tissue, my surgeon prepped me for that but luckily he was still able to do surgery laparascopically. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IweightNoMore 92 Posted December 3, 2012 Just curious about this because my doctors office never mentioned anything about having to switch to an open procedure. I found out about it and reading the booklet I was given. It says if there are complications it's possible they may have to switch to an open procedure... Just wondering has this happen to any of you? If so' date=' did u know ahead of time it was going to be open? What could possibly cause this to happen? [/quote'] I was suppose to have laporascopic surgery but my surgeon pierced my colon when he first inserted the first tool...so he had to open me up the old fashion way.. I was cut from below my belly button to up between my breasts. I'm thankful he found the pierce right away and fixed it... I had 27 staples total... Recovery took a little longer but was still not bad at all. I was back at work in 2 weeks.. I am almost 5 months postop and have lost 65 lbs! I have 40 to go! It was worth every single staple! I would still do it again!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pedsnurse120304 19 Posted December 3, 2012 So glad you had a great recovery. Not sure why my surgeon told me I would need off 4-6 weeks. As much as i am enjoying my time away from work, Thinking about going back sooner. I am on my feet 13-14 hours during the day. Between the standing and lifting patients not sure if that's a good idea.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyvm 12 Posted December 3, 2012 I having open due to adhesions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blkprncss37 0 Posted December 3, 2012 I had the open procedure but I knew in advance That I was having it.. My doctor prefers to do all of his procedures open. My staples actually opened up & now I have a wound to take care of 2 times daily.. My surgery was done last month so I am still healing from everything .. I still don't regret the surgery despite my setbacks.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyvm 12 Posted December 3, 2012 Are stitches or staples better? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IweightNoMore 92 Posted December 3, 2012 Are stitches or staples better? They are about the same.. I don't think either one is worse than the other.. At least that's my opinion on it :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnunez77 29 Posted December 4, 2012 I was concerned about being opened up too but my doctor reassured me as long as I followed the pre op diet and since I am young and in pretty good health that I wouldn't have to worry it is just something they have to tell you worse case scenario. I had my surgery laproscopic and it worked out so don't worry you should be fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
