hey everyone! I was wondering if any of you have gotten the single incision vsg? If not, would you much prefer that one over your multiple incision one? I have the choice of either and am wanting the single incision, however, I fear about the increased chance of a hernia.

So this was my only surgery I've ever had, so I have nothing to compare it to, but from my experience I liked that I had multiple tiny incisions vs one large one. The pain from the incisions were VERY minimal, I did have one incision (the larger one where they pulled my stomach out) sting during the healing process for about 4 days which was uncomfortable, but I can't imagine how a larger scar would feel during the healing process.

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So this was my only surgery I've ever had, so I have nothing to compare it to, but from my experience I liked that I had multiple tiny incisions vs one large one. The pain from the incisions were VERY minimal, I did have one incision (the larger one where they pulled my stomach out) sting during the healing process for about 4 days which was uncomfortable, but I can't imagine how a larger scar would feel during the healing process.

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Oh, no. The single incision is also small. They go through your bellybutton or slightly above it.

I've had several laparoscopic surgeries. I'm having mine done through the belly button only. I go tomorrow @ 5:45am!!!!

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I wish I had that as a option I would go with the single incision : ) I haven't done any research on it tho my doctor is very good but she said she doesn't do single incisions now I wonder why?

@@VSGMelissa Congratulations!! Please let us know how you do!!!

@@Raymia I'm thinking single incision as well. I had a bellybutton piercing that didn't heal too well. So to have 5 holes on my tummy after going through all of this?! I'm not about it. I was afraid to opt for it, but I feel, if he offers it, why not? It's the option I'd much rather have.

@@UnkemptCaptain Thank you! I will!!

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Lucky you @@UnkemptCaptain : ) go for it! and make sure you keep us updated someone else may have a similar question and you'll have the answer!

9 days post op and have 5 incision sites. My Dr said I had scar tissue in my belly button so he couldn't do it all through it. Feeling great though and 13lbs down!!!

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