Just curious. If it's traditional, is it 5 scars? I already have several from my gall bladder removal, so I don't kow why it really matters, but I'm curious...

Mine was traditional. I think most world-wide are traditional, I have only seen spider from a few places and none in Mexico so far.

Thanks for answering. Can you tell I'm getting close and starting to worry about the little things like scars?

I believe that Dr Aceves typically does the traditional w/ 5 incisions. One thing to note - I followed the pre op diet (w/ a couple of slip ups) and my liver had shrunk enough that he didn't need to retract it, so I only have 4 incisions. So, he adapts to what he finds with each patient. Also, the scars are small & mine healed easily.

I wish you the best of luck! You'll be in great hands with Dr Aceves & his entire team!

Thanks for answering. Can you tell I'm getting close and starting to worry about the little things like scars?

Amykins, are you booked with Dr Aceves already? My surgery is 8/31. I'm Sooo excited!!!!!

It's me, Amy, your sleeve sister. I changed my name on this site.

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Haha!! Too funny!

I connected with a nice fellow who will be in recovery at Almater when we arrive. A sleever brother if you will

That's great. Tell him to save us a spot on the losers bench :-)