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I had 3 incisions, pretty much in a straight line. Does anyone know why there is such a wide variety for number of incisions, placement, etc..

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I had 4, but I had my sleeve surgery with the robotic arm.

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I have 4. He didn't need to use a liver retractor and I didn't have a drain.

Erin - 35 - illinois

HW:262

SW: 228

CW:220

Surgery date - 6/22/16

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I have 4. He didn't need to use a liver retractor and I didn't have a drain.

Erin - 35 - illinois

HW:262

SW: 228

CW:220

Surgery date - 6/22/16

surgery date twins *high five*

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@@pewpewpewpew rad!!!!!

Erin - 35 - illinois

HW:262

SW: 228

CW:220

Surgery date - 6/22/16

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I had hernia repair, gallbladder removed and the sleeve with 5 scars. No drain and I was not bothered by the incisions at all. It was the gas pains that did me in for over 3 weeks.

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I have 6. 5 in a slight arc across my abdomen. and the 6th is up higher - practically under my left breast. at a week and a half out, the steristrips are just starting to peel off now.

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I have 4

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I have two - one in my belly button and one for the drain.

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1 day post op. 5 sites about the size of a fingernail. No drain. I can barely see then at all.

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4 and a drain hole. But mine was LapBand to sleeve revision.

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I think it may have with our height and weight.. The amount of incisions..

English is my 6th language so forgive me if my sentences don't make any sense at times!

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I had five, no drain..... nearly a year out and they have faded really well. Can hardly see them.

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