Question:
Can anyone please show me pictures of lap-rny scars? I've looked and can't find any

pictures of the lap-rny surgery. My surgeon believes lap would be better for me and I just want to know what the incisions looked like. Thanks!    — Belinda S. (posted on June 26, 2002)

June 26, 2002
Belinda, I don't have pictures of my scars, but they are five thumbnail length slits; two on my left side under the rib cage, one under the sternum, one above the belly button and one opn the right side under the ribcage. I am 7 weeks out and they are fading fast. It sure beats a 10 inch vertical scar from an open RNY and you won't believe how fast you'll recover. Good luck to you!
   — Michael N.

June 26, 2002
I have no pictures. I also have 5 scars and am 5 mo post op. $ of the five can be covered with the first joint of my index finger. The last one which is the largest can be covered with a joint and 1/2. They are fading into oblivion. I think this is the skill of my surgeon.
   — Robert L.

June 26, 2002
I cannot even find three of my 7 little scars. I had 7 because I had two drains as my gall bladder was removed during surgery. Each had 2-4 staples in it.
   — SusanMaria

June 29, 2002
I have a picture and I circled the scars with a marker so you can see them better. They are pretty much gone and I'm just under 5 months post op. I'll try to email it to you now!
   — elifritz