Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

How many incisions?



Recommended Posts

I paid extra to have one through the belly button. Recovery was very fast.

Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I paid extra to have one through the belly button. Recovery was very fast.

Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I bet! Wow, that's great you had the option to pay more to be able to have only one through the belly button. :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have:

2 tiny circular incisions (the size of scabs) with one being at the bottom of my chest

2 longer incisions with one being where my port was; the other is on the opposite side in similar place but is not very noticeable

1 more distinct incision less than 1 inch northwest of my bellybutton

None have given any pain but I'm find it tempting to scratch off the little scabs LOL - I wouldn't, though.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had 8, one was a mistake (too far out). I'm told 7 is typical

They are all very small and healing nicely. 3 are barely noticeable at all.

Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you all again for your responses! Only one that kind of bothers me (well, they all itch booo lol) is one that is at the center top cause it sits right under my bra band.

Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had 6. 5 in a slight arc over my abdomen - left most one slightly larger where they pulled the stomach out. and the 6th is up under my bra band - i didn't ask but thinking that may have been for one of the retractors holding my liver out of the way

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 1 reply
      1. stevieoriole

        Am feeling this right now. My surgery date is 4/1. Sign the consent tomorrow. I feel like I overloaded myself with too much info, too many opinions. Got to the point where I was wondering if I should do this. Then I thought of my reasons for taking this step and that settled my nerves. Still get moments of doubt but am striving forward. Am just going to follow my book from the surgeon. Joined this because I was told by my dietician that I should do this for support

    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×