are the majority of people getting the band done laparascopically now? I'm a little upset because I got my band done early this year and was not even given the option for a scar-free band procedure. two weeks ago a friend of mine got it done and it was done laparascopically and she said that most of the doctors were doing it this way, she thought.

I paid cash for my procedure AND am left with a huge scar.:thumbup:

But don't get me wrong, I am still happy to be loosing weight. :thumbup:. I just would have preferred less scars!

Doesn't the "lap" in lapband stand for laproscopic?

laproscopic gastric banding.

There is a surgical process where doctors use natural human

Orifices to do surgery. Yes one they use is via the mouth. I don't know whether Lap Band could be done this way because of needing to cut through either the esophagus or stomach.

well you have all answered my question. Thanks y'all

I had mine done with one incision through the belly button. I don't have any visible scars. I think the healing is a lot longer. It took me a while to heal, but my cycle came on the day after surgery so maybe it seemed worst than it reall was. I'm very happy with my results!:thumbup: