I've briefly read up on the single incision sleeve, and I'm very interested in it. I just wonder why not many surgeons in Mexico are performing this type of surgery yet? Well, even here in the U.S there aren't many surgeons using this method yet. A few people have mentioned that Dr. Kelly does it, but I didn't see any info on his website about it. Is anyone else interested in this procedure?

I'm actually getting the sleeve done via single incision in Chicago on August 20th. My doctor offered it to me, and I found out he has actually taught the other surgeon he practices with. I've heard slightly less recovery time and potentially less pain with this, so I'm excited about it.

Wow. I wish I had had that option.

I would not think there's a whole lot of room to move in there.

It is known as the spider method. The reason it hasn't been widely adopted yet is because it is still relatively new and does carry a slightly higher risk for complication.

Wow....that was an amazing video OTR.

Can you imagine with the technology what WLS will be like in 20 years from now? Lol that's crazy.

I'm actually getting the sleeve done via single incision in Chicago on August 20th. My doctor offered it to me' date=' and I found out he has actually taught the other surgeon he practices with. I've heard slightly less recovery time and potentially less pain with this, so I'm excited about it.[/quote']

Where in Chicago?

I had the single incision sleeve gastrectomy my Dr. Alan Saber at University Hospital in Cleveland Ohio. It was the best experience I could have ever had! The recovery time for me was about a week and the best part is you can't even tell I had surgery!

Where in Chicago?

Oh! Didn't notice you were Chicago too! I'm having my surgery done at St. Joseph's in the Lakeview area with Dr. Frederik Tiesenga. He also works with Dr. Lutfi and they both offer single incision as an option with the sleeve.

I had the single incision sleeve gastrectomy my Dr. Alan Saber at University Hospital in Cleveland Ohio. It was the best experience I could have ever had! The recovery time for me was about a week and the best part is you can't even tell I had surgery!

Wow! When was your surgery? What was the biggest annoyance recovery wise? Any tips?

I'm actually getting the sleeve done via single incision in Chicago on August 20th. My doctor offered it to me' date=' and I found out he has actually taught the other surgeon he practices with. I've heard slightly less recovery time and potentially less pain with this, so I'm excited about it.[/quote']

What was the cost difference with single incision/sleeve vs traditional method?