Was anyone offered the "less" procedure? I had my sleeve done entirely thru my belly button. Absolute no scars, staples or drainage bags. My surgeon is a genius. He said not that many doctors are offering it but if you get the chance, please do it. It sped up my healing process dramatically and I was off pain meds by end of day two. Google Dr. Rami Lutfi on YouTube and check around to see the procedure. I thought it was a bit more common but I keep reading about all the concerns of scarring. Anyone else have it this way?

So happy you only have one incision site. I didn't know about this until after I had my procedure. But I love my sleeve and I love my skinniness.

Was anyone offered the "less" procedure? I had my sleeve done entirely thru my belly button. Absolute no scars, staples or drainage bags. My surgeon is a genius. He said not that many doctors are offering it but if you get the chance, please do it. It sped up my healing process dramatically and I was off pain meds by end of day two. Google Dr. Rami Lutfi on YouTube and check around to see the procedure. I thought it was a bit more common but I keep reading about all the concerns of scarring. Anyone else have it this way?

I'm going to have single incision surgery too. Glad to know it makes a difference in recovery since I'll have limited time off from work. If you don't mind my asking, "Where was your pain? Was it sharp or more like soreness?"

Thanks!

I had no sharp pain at all. I did have some localized pain in my abdomen for about 24 hours after surgery. I did have some nausea and had the dry heaves for about half an hour. That caused me to have a pulling sensation inside for a bit but it went away the next day. I am just under two weeks out and my belly button looks just as if I never had surgery.

Kinda looks like a boob but it's my fat belly! All healed up.

Do wonders never cease. I've only been sleeved for the past 3 months and in that time have already seen 2 or 3 varying ways for these to be done! Medicine sure advances quickly! Thanks for sharing!!

Yes, I was sleeved on June 7, 2012, through a single incision.

However, my pain is concentrated in the belly button area. Right now, I'm experiencing extreme fatigue. I'm also suffering from food choices at this point. My husband took great care of me the first week but, we have 3 kids. So, this week I'm challenged with cooking for the family and cooking for me.

When were you sleeved??

How's it going now??

I was sleeved on may 30th so almost three weeks ago. I have no pain. I was bent over for maybe a week but have had no pain since. I live alone so no challenges with cooking for others. I advanced my diet quickly too but I am not saying you should. I moved to puréed at week 2.5. I just could not do more liquids. I still struggle with getting in all my liquids and proteins but do better each day. It gets better each day! Hang in there.

Anybody feel the difference of taking vitamins? I had surgery on the 30 and I'm weak as can be. I will start taking vitamins next week and just wanted to know do they help?

Anybody feel the difference of taking Vitamins? I had surgery on the 30 and I'm weak as can be. I will start taking vitamins next week and just wanted to know do they help?

Why did you wait so long to start? My Surgeon & NUT recommended daily vitamins from the moment I got home as well as Vitamin B12 (I do the nasal spray once a week)

I saw something that said take vitamins on week three. Maybe I read it wrong but I ordered some and they will not be here till then.

What is b12 nasal spray

Yes, my surgeon recommended me to start vitamins upon discharge from the hospital, as long as you aren't nauseated and can tolerate them.

I saw something that said take Vitamins on week three. Maybe I read it wrong but I ordered some and they will not be here till then.

It is B12 in a nasal spray....it is stronger dosage than the pills/capsules. I have Vitamin B12 deficiency so I don't absorb well orally...but it is great for VSG patients.

Where do u buy it

I want to work out but just don't have the energy! Is it to early for me? Surgery may 28th

I want to work out but just don't have the energy! Is it to early for me? Surgery may 28th

No...I had surgery 5/25 and I started within the week....unfortunately we are limited to what we can do....I walk an hour every day