Has anyone had their sleeve done via just the one hole in their belly button?

• There is a doctor, Dr. Quebbemann in Orange County that does the scarless spider VSG I'm going to fill out the form. I'm likely a self-pay unless there is an insurance miracle so I doubt that I can afford him but I can check it out. Looks promising.
  

Dr Garcia does it in TJ - extra $1000 ... I've had a quick investigation and it all seems more beneficial ... Less incisions (obv) also quicker healing time. Sound good to me! Lol

You just had your surgery right? Who did your surgery - Dr. Garcia?

No I haven't yet - may hopefully .... But I think this looks like its worth the extra $1000 - plus I don't like my belly button lol

Yeah thats an expensive flight for you best to be prepared. The weather in may is grey (may grey / june gloom) - the coast is going to have a thick marine layer from the ocean to about 1 mile inland. Further than it is generally sunny. I still need a hoodie to stay warm but its probably 68-70 degrees. I think I saw you are planning on going to LA - it is generally warmer there but the smog can be a bit thick some days.

I like my belly button - i had my appendix removed and the scar at my belly button is about the length/width of a dime (3 incisions) - I will want to make sure that if I do have the procedure that my belly button will be worth showing off later on because I have a pretty strong core that w/o fat is going to look hot! LOL I had my belly button pierced years ago maybe I'll have it re-pierced if things work out.

How are you getting your information about Dr. Garcia? over the internet or talking to his office? Have you attended any informational seminars?

I see you are very active in the forums for just joining - impressive. Who else have you considered having the surgery performed with?

Ur I got my 100th notifications email! Haha to be honest I'm gettin my info off here - also I have a friend in Canada who went a few weeks ago so I feel it's fairly legit. People say - "aren't u worried those people are paid by the drs?" It's quite possible there's a few but generally I feel confident it's all good.

I was looking at cancun w dr Perez but plans have changed and dr Garcia looks very popular and great reviews.

I'm hopefully traveling w a friend who will also have the surgery (I've given her this site to read) an as long as her money comes threw we are on our way in 6 weeks! Failing that ill be going solo ... But I see lots of woman do and are all feeling very safe about their decision. So excited!

Very cool. I'm not that close to making a decision so I'll be excited to follow your progress. Let me know if you do end up having your surgery with Dr. Garcia - I live in San Diego and can meet you for broth post op :-)

I really hope your friend comes too and we can have a sleeve sister party! Lol But I told you, you won't be solo while you're there, even if she doesn't. I'm bringing my hubby who is such a great caretaker and I can loan him out to check on you too!!! I know you'd still be flying alone, which is a little overwhelming coming that far, but if you do the single incision, you can hopefully have an easy flight home!! But while you're there you can be an honorary member of the Johnson family!! lol

Has anyone had their sleeve done via just the one hole in their belly button?

I only have the one incision in my belly button. Dr Enochs of Bariatric Specialists of NC. He did a great job! I just got sleeved March 13th.

Very cool. I'm not that close to making a decision so I'll be excited to follow your progress. Let me know if you do end up having your surgery with Dr. Garcia - I live in San Diego and can meet you for broth post op :-)

Where in San Diego do you live, Betty? I grew up there and all my family still lives there so I visit about once a month!!

FYI people: Kristina has been my mentor on here - i had a little bumpy road starting here and she helped me with my social retardation lol

To be totally honest I don't feel scared or anxious anymore I think in most part because of this site. I've had a breast reduction and it was painful but to style worth it. Biggest fear is having complications on the flight home - that would be a little scary haha

And the diet I have w Garcia is now light bfast day before surgery then liquids - I CAN TOTALLY CAN DO THAT!! lol

I'm flying into LA for 2 days (shopping for size S clothes) and need to book my flights to SD, not sure how long my layover will be but on the way home could be easier?...

I only have the one incision in my belly button. Dr Enochs of Bariatric Specialists of NC. He did a great job! I just got sleeved March 13th.

Awesome! I feel this will catch on and be the way to do it soon - why wouldn't you?!

I really hope your friend comes too and we can have a sleeve sister party! Lol But I told you' date=' you won't be solo while you're there, even if she doesn't. I'm bringing my hubby who is such a great caretaker and I can loan him out to check on you too!!! I know you'd still be flying alone, which is a little overwhelming coming that far, but if you do the single incision, you can hopefully have an easy flight home!! But while you're there you can be an honorary member of the Johnson family!! lol[/quote']

Haha ... You're pimping you're hubby out to some girl from Nz ... I will take u up on that if I'm alone %100! Lol ... I'm also going to make up some Spanish sayings that will come in handy & print them out lol

You know I love ya!! I think shopping sounds wonderful!! If I didn't have the kiddos I would so go a few days early just to shop!! Lol FUN! Exiting to think of finally enjoying clothes shopping. If you're gonna go single incision you can just start bikini shopping