Confused about surgery type?

[AJP1243 46]

My doctor said he was going to do an open sleeve surgery, but when I got approved from my insurance it said approved for lyposcopic. Does this mean he changed his mind or did they just say this to the insurance and just going to go through with the open. I would call but it is the weekend and just want opinions if someone else had this happen as well. Thanks in advance!

[inwiththenew 14]

Could mean he is going to attempt laproscopic surgery but your consent will say possible open. If he has to go open he has the consent to do so

[AJP1243 46]

Oh i hope he tries. The thought of him doing open scares me. Though I hope that as a Dr. He would want to do the safest method possible. I am not a a dr. So i do not know which way is safest. I trust him though. I just, not to be vain, don't want all the sagging skin and a giant long scar as well. Thank you for the help!

[inwiththenew 14]

Thats just it safest may be open. I dont know your situation good luck

[samuelsmom 670]

It is extremely rare that open is safer than laparascopic. In fact, it is the standard of practice to perform this surgery as a laparascopic procedure with the understanding that in rare circumstances, the surgeon may have to perform it as an open procedure. Please ask your surgeon exactly what he meant when you call on Monday- or you can send an email which might be easier. Good Luck!

[MrsMike1 34]

I would hope and pray he goes laparoscopic. Its safer and yields a faster recovery time.

[Lucky Dog 32]

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