I'm NOT trying to scare anyone here, but I am getting a little nervous with my surgery slated with tomorrow.

Based on the other thread here, I've been watching (or at least trying to watch) the "Fat Doctor" (UK) videos on YouTube.

What has me freaked out at the moment is that the surgeries they seem to do pretty much show people being cut open like a fish, all yucky and stuff.

I'm very unclear on why this is, but the only thing I'm HOPING is that this is the difference between an "open" Gastric Bypass and a "laparoscopic" procedure (with scopes and stuff)..? I was under the impression that this procedure was essentially five incisions and a lot of little "bots" and "scopes inserted to do all the dirty work, not the whole "open heart" look...

Watching the episodes has been very informative and helpful, but it's also got me completely freaked out...

Please help "de-freak" me out...

Wayne

Yes this is the difference! I had mine done laprascopically 7 days ago. I have 6 tiny incisions. Some vertical, most horizontal. Fast forward through those surgery scenes!! lol you'll be fine!

I had mine six months ago and it was not filet a fish.

It was laparoscopic I believe five small incisions and that's all.

I believe it is very rare that any surgeon has to open anyone up for this surgery.

Try to relax and good luck with your surgery and afterwards.

Welcome to a new journey and there are lots of people here that will answer questions any time.

Unless your liver is too enlarged to do the laproscopic......it's no big deal.

I'm NOT trying to scare anyone here, but I am getting a little nervous with my surgery slated with tomorrow.

Based on the other thread here, I've been watching (or at least trying to watch) the "Fat Doctor" (UK) videos on YouTube.

What has me freaked out at the moment is that the surgeries they seem to do pretty much show people being cut open like a fish, all yucky and stuff.

I'm very unclear on why this is, but the only thing I'm HOPING is that this is the difference between an "open" Gastric Bypass and a "laparoscopic" procedure (with scopes and stuff)..? I was under the impression that this procedure was essentially five incisions and a lot of little "bots" and "scopes inserted to do all the dirty work, not the whole "open heart" look...

Watching the episodes has been very informative and helpful, but it's also got me completely freaked out...

Please help "de-freak" me out...

Wayne

I noticed that too,do they not do the lap in the UK?

Wayne, did your Dr. Tell you they would be doing laprascopic surgery? If he did then that is what they would do I imagine. My surgeon told me that mine will be done laprascopicly. I have an old scar from a prior gallbladder surgery don 39 yrs ago. My surgeon has told me if he goes in and finds too much scar tissue he may have to do the sleeve instead of the RNY. He further assured me that, that doesn't happen very often. Rest assured if they were going to open you up I think they would warn you a head of time that this might be a possibility. Breathe easy and all the best of luck. :-)

When I asked my surgeon about whether I might get opened up, he said that they avoid that unless it is a very last resort. Open procedures are not the standard anymore; most are done laproscopically. If you are under the impression that you would have 5 incision, then your surgeon must have talked with you about laporoscopic surgery. Ease your mind.

I thought I would just have 5 incisions, but came out with 7. No biggie. They are all tiny. And at 7 months, 2 of the scars can barely even be seen anymore they are so faint.

Blessings to you on your surgery tomorrow! Think positively and follow directions. You'll do great!