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Pre-op Gastric Bypass Gastric bypass surgery dates, insurance issues, emotional preparation, etc.

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Old 04-04-2008, 02:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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stupid question, when the do the surgery, do they go in thru the belly button????????
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Old 04-04-2008, 03:18 PM   #2 (permalink)
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They make a small stab incision in the umbilicus (belly button).
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Old 04-04-2008, 03:30 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I don't believe so...my belly button wasn't touched...but I had holes nearby...

Sheesh, you'd think I'd be 100% sure since I HAD surgery already!!
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Old 04-04-2008, 04:20 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I think I would rather have a cut near my belly button, rather than in it.
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Old 04-04-2008, 04:36 PM   #5 (permalink)
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i cant stand anyone beside me touching my belly button !!!!!
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Old 04-04-2008, 06:10 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Had mine open and I was cut breastbone to the top of my BB. I think it varies by doc as to whether they go into our BB or not...you won't even know it Thems be some goooood drugs!
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Old 04-05-2008, 07:22 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I had a laparoscopic hysterectomy. The surgeon made a small stab incision inside my umbilicus. It wasn't straight in but was still within the belly button. I have no scars at all. It's been 7 years and
I still have no outward evidence of having surgery.
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:13 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Cool good news
Just talk with my buddy who had the surgery, we are using the same doctor........no belly button entrance..................... Happy Day
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Old 04-05-2008, 11:34 PM   #9 (permalink)
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guess it depends on the surgeon - a friend (same surgeon) had 5 incisions all less than 2 inches around the abdomen - if your tummy was the face of a clock I think there is one at 3 o'clock, 11 and 1 o'clock and 6 o'clock.. none in the belly button area... (can't remember the 5th.. or IS there a 5th??? )
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I have one about 1 inch long directly above my belly button.
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