Open Operation

[tracybshaw 13]

I will not have my sleeve untilMarch or April but am wondering if anyone here had to have an open procedure? I've had multiple abdominal surgeries and have lots of scar tissue. Th surgeries were all gynecological with a low incision but my hysterectomy was done with a long vertical incision that goes just above my navel. All my surgeon has said is that 90% of the time he can still do it laparoscopically but won't know til he tries. I do know thy tried a lap removal of my ovary years ago and couldn't because of scar tissue. I've had so many surgeries Im not scared of an open procedure though Id obviously prefer not to have to. Just wondering others experiences.

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[Luce587 48]

I also have had quite a few abdominal surgeries... I had my surgery a week ago and it was successfully done laprascopically. Because I had a band to be removed I have 2 2inch incisions and 3 tiny incisions. Healing well and the extra scars simply show an adventurous journey! I don't mind them at all. Best of luck!

[Queen_Bee 37]

Same issue, no problem for laparoscopic.

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