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Laparoscopic Vs. Open Surgery

Just wondering how many of you gentlemen and ladies went in thinking that your surgical procedure will be performed using a "minimally invasive approach only to find out when you awake that your surgeon had to perform 'open" using a large incision.

I am having surgery on the 06th Of August 2012 and I'm getting nervouse has I am such a big lady.

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Prada.

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First of all, congrats on your decision!! I know you must be excited and your life is about to change dramatically for the better!

It is very rare that they have to "open you up" for the surgery. They tell everyone that it is a possibilty though. I'll be praying for you that everything goes smoothly. Good luck!! :)

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