I am scheduled with alejandro lopez in December in Tijuana and want to hear others experiences. I like the idea of not having to have all of the extra scars from the traditional method.

Thanks!

Yes. I had the single laparoscopic incision sleeve done. I only had 1 cut across bellboy button an there is no scar;)

Thank you for your reply, Krystal. By any chance, did you have it done by alejandro lopez in Mexico?

I just saw that you had it done in Houston. Thank you for sharing Krystal.

I just saw a post or a youtube video on that. I wish my surgeon did that. But he does the 5 or 6 incisions.

To anyone interested, I had the single incision done by Dr. Jose Rodriguez in Tijuana at Hospital Angeles 3 weeks ago. Among the highest rated surgeons and facilities in Mexico. He has done over 500 single incision procedures and you can't even tell I had the surgery done after only 3 weeks. Highly recommend this amazing physician, team and facility!

How much did your surgery cost for the single incision?

How much did your surgery cost for the single incision?

Dr. Rodriguez charges $6800 for the Sleeve Gastrectomy, and another $500 for the single incision, as it takes about an extra half an hour, and additional instruments. Yesterday I saw my primary care physician for follow up, and she asked to see my naval. She was shocked at how the incisions were practically invisible after only 3.5 weeks! After hearing of his credentials and my results, she wants to refer patients to him!

I was told the single incision vsg is higher risk as there is greater risk of the surgeon inadvertently touching an organ.

Truthfully I wear my scars as a badge of honor. I had open gall bladder surgery DECADES before laproscopic surgery. I. have a 10 inch scare from that. I had a lap hysterectomy, and a couple years ago, I had my apendix removed, then a VSG 9 weeks ago. I'll never wear a bikini again, but I HAVE gone to clothing optional resorts. I earned the scars, and for me they are my history. Just say in.

I had 5 incisions....but since then I had a tummy tuck and they were mostly cut off. The one larger one that was above my navel (it was about an inch) is now just above my pubis. The others were so small you can't see them even looking for them.

Doesn't sound wise to have a non-standard procedure in a foreign country. Playing with fire, perhaps.

-RC-

I am scheduled with alejandro lopez in December in Tijuana and want to hear others experiences. I like the idea of not having to have all of the extra scars from the traditional method.

Thanks!

I have my sleeve scheduled for September 2nd with Dr Lopez. How was yours any advice for me? Hope all is well with you.

Turtle5559

I considered Dr. Lopez, who has great training and credentials, but decided to go with Dr. Rodriguez, who has aid one of the most experienced and credentialed bariatric surgeons anywhere.

With regard to the single incision, it is safe only for lower BMI patients who haven't had other significant abdominal procedures (scar tissue). He was very adamant about proceeding with caution, and said that if for any reason he felt my anatomy (or any other issues) once he looked inside, made it risky, he would not proceed. With that being said he did a fabulous job, and I healed very quickly with minimal pain. This is the best thing I ever did for myself, and I have zero regrets!

Best wishes to you!

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