Guest guest Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 I didn't have the option of lap either. Being only 4'11 " and before surgery weighing 309 lbs (my heaviest recorded weight) lap wasn't an option. I had also found in my researching that some surgeons prefer the open method because they are able to make the stem of the Y longer, making it easier for digestion. Guess that is a personal opinion of the surgeon. I've known several people having it both ways and have all had great success. I didn't have any staples though so I was lucky and didn't have to experience that....lol. Laurette 4/23/04 open rny 309/290/240/150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 Thank God. I have heard horror stories and am just terrified of the staples. That makes me feel much better. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 Amy, Lap is not always an option. Some doctors won't do it at all for whatever reason. But if your middle is too big the instruments are too short. For me it is a little of both because my doctor feels he gets more control when he has that one hand inside. If I could have it lap you better believe that I would. Dora in Tennessee Lap/Open RNY 9/20/2004 Vanderbilt Hospital Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 That is too funny. I am well endowed there too. It is a lovely shape I am blessed with. But that will soon be changing. Dora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 My Dr does not do Lap here in southern NJ. And he says i have a big tummy thats the biggest thing on me. So he will have to make a big cut on me. denise. Dora McCary wrote: Amy, Lap is not always an option. Some doctors won't do it at all for whatever reason. But if your middle is too big the instruments are too short. For me it is a little of both because my doctor feels he gets more control when he has that one hand inside. If I could have it lap you better believe that I would. Dora in Tennessee Lap/Open RNY 9/20/2004 Vanderbilt Hospital Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 Find out what kind of closure your doctor does, my doctor doesn't not use external stapes or sutures. He puts the big strong sutures into the muscle and then uses a clear filament under the skin to draw the skin together and then they cover the whole incision with a large clear adhesive type bandage. When the bandage begins to come off you just take it off in the shower 2 - 3 weeks, the incision isn't exposed to the air while it is healing and a lot less chance of infections. anne Thank God. I have heard horror Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 And one thing to keep in mind. No matter whether you are going in for a lap or in for a hand assisted lap like I am. There is always the possibility that they will not be able to do it the way they wanted and will have to cut you open. That is a risk that every patient runs. The thought of being cut open scares me to death, but I have to not think about that. Just a thought. And man, we have all been very chatty today. I love it. Keep em coming. Dora in Tennessee Lap/Open RNY 9/20/2004 Vanderbilt Hospital Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Dora, I didn't have my surgery yet but i did have a c-section staples aren't that bad really. I mean with any surgery you'll have pain but speaking from experience staples aren't so bad Love Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Oh and Dora the staples don't hurt at all coming out Love Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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