Hernia surgery with lap band?

lawbebe · 10-14-2007, 11:42 PM

Hi, I am new to this board and will have the lap band on 10/17..I will also have my hernias repaired..has anyone had this also? My Dr is requiring a 2night stay in the hospital because of the hernias. TIA

sim78 · 10-14-2007, 11:49 PM

my co-worker had the same thing she did very well.

MistyDTX · 10-15-2007, 01:35 AM

I had a hernia repair also when I got my band. I didn't even know I had a hernia! It hasn't caused any problems at all. After reading so much on this board I found it's pretty common to have both at the same time. You will do great! Good luck!

shecal · 10-15-2007, 09:08 PM

I had to have hernia repair after Lap Band, 5 years later.

Michee · 10-15-2007, 10:22 PM

I had hernia repair at same time as band. I did not know I had a hernia doc found and fixed. My surgery was at 1:20, and I was on the way home by 4:30. Gives a new meaning to wham bam thank ya mam

lawbebe · 10-15-2007, 10:30 PM

Wow that is fast!!! Not sure why she has me staying so long? I know she normally requires a 1night stay for lap bands..how was the pain after?

lottalbs · 10-15-2007, 10:35 PM

Glad you brought up hernia surgery. I had hernia surgery a couple of years ago and haven't healed well. I wondered if that would have any bearing on whether or not I could be banded...guess I need to just take that first step and talk to the doctor.

lawbebe · 10-15-2007, 10:45 PM

Before I considerd the lap band I found I had a hernia. Than I was loking into it and dr said I could wait for TT or do it with banbd..mine hurts and needs to be done ASAP.. I am excited ..it will be gone.. she is using a rubberized mesh and sewing it into my abdominal wall.. she said it will hurt, but after 2cs maybe not so bad.. Ihope