Question:
To all Dr Aguirre patients........................... (Ensenada Mexico)

I feel silly for asking this question......as it really will not make a difference. I am curious to how big is your scar????? I am scheduled for surgery on August 22, I am going no matter what, but one of the girls at work asked, and I had no answer. Thanks so much guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    — jennap (posted on May 5, 2003)

May 5, 2003
The size of your insicion depends on the size of your belly- it starts at the end of your breast bone(between the boobs) and ends at your belly-button. My daughter had 35 staples, and left the hosp. with 1 drain. She's doing fantastic- down 20 # in only 2 wks. Best wishes-Barb.
   — barbara K.

May 5, 2003
Jennifer i'll have to let you know my surgery with dr aguirre is june 3rd.
   — marcelle1070

May 6, 2003
Hi Jennifer~ I had my surgery with Dr.Aguirre on 3-27-03, my scar starts about 2 fingers below my bra line and ends about 1-2 fingers above my navel. When I asked Dr.Aguirre how long my scar would be (this was before I went) he said it depends on your size. When I went to see my PCP to have my staples and drain tube removed he was very impressed with Dr.Aguirre's work, so much so that he took the time to e-mail him to let him know. Mine looks very good compared to a couple of my friends that had surgery here in the United States. It's very thin and smooth and has healed great. Hope this helps.
   — latrishanickle

May 7, 2003
Mine goes from just below my bra line to my belly button, which on me is about 7 inches. My scar is not real pretty - sort of worm looking. Some people just heal differently than others. I think my scar is fading though. Good luck! Lisa
   — Lisa F.

May 29, 2003
Hi, my scar from the incesion is from the bottom of my breat bone to the begining of my bellybutton. In my case it would make it about 7 inches long.I am 7 weeks post-op, and already it is fading fast!
   — SandiBeach

June 11, 2003
My starting BMI was 60 and my incision is about 10 to 11 inches long. Now I guess that depends on your starting size as the others were smaller than me with BMI's around 40 that said 7 inches. I'm not sure if he measure or just cuts you from breast bone to belly button. Best of luck to you!
   — SMG I.