Should I have Open or Lap?

My doctor has been doing Open RNY for years and is very good I am told. He is now learning the Lap and will be starting to do this type in 2-3 months. I am ready to schedule my surgery now as Ins. approved it. Should I wait and have it Lap or do the Open now? Since this will be new to him it may be better to have Open but I heard that the Lap is so much easier on recovery. My Husband thinks I should wait. My friend who has had it done by him said open is no big deal and calls the scar her beauty mark. Please advise.

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