So, I have surgery 03/18/08. I went to a 3 hour class at thge hospital yesterday and now I am sooo freaking out. One of the things that was said is that there will be 7 little incisions. Now this class was for people getting lap band or gastric by-pass. Is is true that they have to make so many holes or did I just misunderstand? I'm also second guessing my decsion.........I am afraid that I wont be able to do it right and it wont work. Like every other "eating plan" I'll loose it to gain it back and then some.........I don't want to fail at this too.:shades_smile:

Most of the holes are small. My doc stapled me with two staples in all but two incisions and those two took four staples. It really isn't too bad. I wouldn't dismiss surgery because those holes heal pretty fast. Good luck in whatever you need to do for you.:shades_smile:

Don't stress yourself out so much. If your doctor thinks you are a good canidate for the surgery you probably are. And yes there are 7 small incisions, but they are very tiny and WAY better then having to open you up completly to do the surgery. Think of them like small cat scratches or something. I totally understand the feeling of failing as I am not doign so well myself, but just keep your head up this is an informed decision you and your doctor made. Good Luck!

I only have 4

I got banded last Thusday and have 6 down 17 lbs

I have 4 little incisions and 1 pretty big one. They are covered with steri-strips. I had the same exact fears as you as far as what if I don't lose. But I tell you what, I had to force myself to eat a Jello today and I am full so you will lose weight.

You'll do fine!:shades_smile:

I was banded 2/19 and I have 5

I have four very small incisions( like a 1/2 inch or less) and one longer one about 2 1/4 inches ( the port). By two years out, I think it will be hard to find the little ones and the port will be there but faded.

I had open gallbladder surgery years ago, way worse. That scar is about seven inches long diagonal. The new Laproscopic way is light years ahead in scars and recuperation time.

I have 4 small ones, and one larger one, where the port went. My surgery was two months ago, and the 4 small ones are less noticeable every day. The larger one is fading too. I had no external stitches or staples, just band-aids.

The lap-band is the best tool I know for weight loss. I have already lost 25 pounds. I have been on every diet out there, and failed on every single one. It is normal to feel like this may not work for you, but with a little knowledge and a little support, it will work! Read the boards, and check out the success stories. They are all so inspiring.

Okay, so I will quit worrying about the incisions:redface:. Thanks for the encouragement. I start the clear liquids/protien phase tomorrow. I even made my sugr free Jello so I am ready to roll! This is just the beginning......

Okay, so I will quit worrying about the incisions:redface:. Thanks for the encouragement. I start the clear liquids/protien phase tomorrow. I even made my sugr free Jello so I am ready to roll! This is just the beginning......

Yes indeed, do not worry about the incisions, they are small and nothing in the grand scheme of things. Good luck with your pre-op diet!

So, I have surgery 03/18/08. I went to a 3 hour class at thge hospital yesterday and now I am sooo freaking out. One of the things that was said is that there will be 7 little incisions. Now this class was for people getting lap band or gastric by-pass. Is is true that they have to make so many holes or did I just misunderstand? I'm also second guessing my decsion.........I am afraid that I wont be able to do it right and it wont work. Like every other "eating plan" I'll loose it to gain it back and then some.........I don't want to fail at this too.:thumbup:

Don't let the incisions freak you out - I have 5 - two about the size of a quarter (one is slightly larger) and then three VERY VERY small ones - I am 4 1/2 weeks post op and they are all healed very nicely - they were only closed with steri strips - so I'm expecting minimal scaring -

please dont worry about the incisions. i have 4 tiny ones and one that is maybe 1 inch long- ( i have one of those 'scar solution' band aids on in right now) i do not mind the scar tho- without it i would not have my wonderful "tool" that will make it possible for me to be at a healthy weight. good luck- im happy for you :thumbup:

I had 5, but 4 of them are super puny, and are where I have 500 stretch marks anyway, so you can't even see them. And I'm only 3 weeks post-op.

That is the one thing I am not worried about, I got it covered .. almost literally. Where 3 of the 4 scars are going to be I have tattoos. My artist and I are already planning the "repair" .. and the 4th where there isn't a scar we are trying to figure out if I want to put something over it or just leave it as a "battle scar" .. LOL He said he would date it "2008" if I wanted .. ROFL

I love the idea of getting a tattoo over my big scar. I have never had one before, so it would almost be fitting to get my first one as I start my new life.

Wonder how well they'd be able to cover it. Hmm.