sh1211 38 Posted July 4, 2014 I have had two previous laparoscopic surgeries, I was under the impression you could only have two surgeries laparoscopically. Does anyone know if that has changed in recent years? If it hasn't how would they perform a gastric sleeve? Would they open the abdominal area up like a c-section? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mi75 1,235 Posted July 4, 2014 i honestly did not know that and i'm a nurse! i can't imagine WHY but like i said, i didn't know this! if you would require an 'open' procedure, they do a vertical cut in the middle belly from right below your rib cage about 6 inches long or so... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marmello 77 Posted July 4, 2014 Theres no 2 laparoscopic surgery limit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knitlil09 91 Posted July 4, 2014 Never heard of that limit. I have had 3 laparoscopic surgeries: lapband, lapband removal, sleeve. They may have some difficulties if you have a lot of scar tissue. My surgeon for my sleeve was worried about scar tissue, but I was lucky and I had a minimal amount so it didn't cause any complications when he got in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sh1211 38 Posted July 4, 2014 That's great to hear, I wasn't looking forward to an open surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j2014 5 Posted July 4, 2014 I have had 4 laparoscopic surgeries plus two C-sections, and I am getting sleeved laparoscopically on 7/14. There is no limit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
