I believe the only different lap vs. open is like everyone said the way it is done. Sometimes the pouch is smaller of the lap patients than the open ones. I prefer lap because I hardly have any scarring (I am only 14 weeks out) and the recovery time was quicker. I guess it all depends on the person and their decision though.
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LindseyC
Dr. Hilario Juarez
Bridges Center, Phoenix, Arizona
Surgery date: 10-10-06 Lap RNY
5'11/320/195/170/145
Height/Pre-op/Current/Dr. Goal/My Goal
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