Open Gastric Bypass.

[Joe.s 15]

my Dr only does the gbp surgery open and not laperscopic. has anyone had there's open?

[So0n2bSliM 41]

I had mine laparoscopically. The only thing I know about it is that it's one very large incision from what I am told verse 5-6 little tiny incisions from laparoscopic

[alisa345 36]

my Dr only does the gbp surgery open and not laperscopic. has anyone had there's open?

Yes I had my RNY gastric bypass open an My scar is only about3 inches long but I was also told that mine was one of the smallest incesions my Dr. Had made idk why but that's what the nurses told me . My Dr. Also only does open RNY surgery , I won't lie it hurt to do anything take showers getting up going to the bathroom etc. You really need someone to help you with the first 2 weeks luckily I had my husband . You will do fine though the pain when I got out of surgery was a burning sensation from very deep inside my stomach area an even the morphine drip every 20 min was just taking the edge off but you will get through it walking really helps you heal faster an you will start to notice it by week 2 of recovery Goodluck and Godbless

[CathyB 1]

I had mine laparoscopically. The only thing I know about it is that it's one very large incision from what I am told verse 5-6 little tiny incisions from laparoscopic

Mine was open. My Dr also does only open less complications. I am 4 wks out and can't believe how easy it was. Very little pain, more just uncomfortable.

[Joe.s 15]

thanks ladies

[BirdAlert 29]

Yes I had my RNY gastric bypass open an My scar is only about3 inches long

hi Alisa, your scar doesn't seem very big from your pic. Are you healing well? I was hoping for the laproscopic surgery, but due to a car accident when I was 5, with a ruptured bowel, I have scar tissue & a long scar on my belly about 3 inches above my belly button that goes down to about to my pelvic bone. I was told by the nurse that the Surgeon will start laproscopic, and see what it looks like inside, but most likely become a full open surgery.

Did you have any problems with bleeding during surgery?

Thx

Dawn

[BirdAlert 29]

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Mine was open. My Dr also does only open less complications. I am 4 wks out and can't believe how easy it was. Very little pain, more just uncomfortable.

CathyB,

How was your recovery after the Open surgery? My date for surgery is Oct 29, and I'm anticipating the Surgeon will choose the open instead of laproscopic.. wondering how you did after.

Do you work outside the home? If so, how long were you off?

Thank you in advance,

Dawn

[Joe.s 15]

I had many complication Im doing better now but it was very rough for me. Im still on a 24 hour feeding tube and i haven't been back to work since the surgery Aug 3rd. However i think i was just unlucky because many people on here don't have much in the way of problems after surgery. Don't wanna scare you i do feel better now that Im through the toughest parts just went through he'll to get here

[Joe.s 15]

Also my scar is from right below my breast plate to my belly button.

[number 7 30]

I only have 4 insicion feeling much better and loosing quick

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[number 7 30]

Aww joe that sound very painfull ,i wish ,u feel better,drink ur meds and dont doo alot adjustments around the house,just walk so u dont feel with lot of gas,my blessing

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I only have 4 insicion feeling much better and loosing quick

My belly looks like yours but scars a little less noticeable & I have a billion stretch marks. The joy of being a mom lmbo

[number 7 30]

Hey mamy,those strechmarks,are the joy for me having 4 kids and happy that hopefully next year nocking wood ill be able to wear a nice two pieces bodysuit lol

[CathyB 1]

Dawn I took 8 weeks off but felt good enough to return after 4. I'm a Occupational Therapist and work in nursing home. No complications, still doing great, down 80lbs.

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

Dawn you are doing so well. Awesome. So inspiring.