Well I had open 14 days ago and doing really well. I too had the option and my doctor is more experienced in open plus I really wanted him to be able to see inside to make sure everythhing was ok. I really suggest you having out your gallbladder at the same time. Gallstones are not fun and very common after WLS.
Others could say that lap is easier to recover after and they have had no complicatons. I have also heard that lap and open are the same for complications - just different ones. Open you have 1 large wound which could get infected.
I don't live very close to my doctor and that was another reason for having open. With the complications slightly higher with lap, I didn't want to take any chances. I would be concerned about your previous problems with anesthetic. I too didn't want to be "under" double the length of time.
My doctor books 1.75 hrs OR time for OPEN, and 4 hrs for LAP (not that it takes that long) He said the time for LAP is about double than OPEN. Remember every doctor has different times due to experience.
You should really talk about the choice that is best for you with your doctor as he knows your situation.
What I can tell you is that I am VERY HAPPY with my choice to have open procedure and very happy that I don't have a gallbladder.
My wound is healed up now and its only been 2 weeks. I feel pretty good. Had no complications and just spending my time healing.
Best to you and your decision.
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Lisa
aka....Canadian Bear and her Canadian Bear Cubs!
Open RNY - Jan 30, 2006
Tummy Tuck - June 4, 2007
314/ 152-157/180
start/ now/goal
BMI 45.7/22.1-24/26.2
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Last edited by LisaBoston; 02-15-2006 at 11:05 AM..
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