LAP-BAND® with Hernia

gbakerc · 07-03-2009, 12:05 PM

I have had hernia surgery so I have a piece of mesh that extends from just above my belly button to just below. Where do they make the incisions? my guess is that if they could go in above the mesh it would be fine but I dont think they can just poke through it. Any idea how high above the navel the incisions are?

Greg

RestlessMonkey · 07-03-2009, 05:38 PM

I'm sure that your mesh will not be a problem for a skilled surgeon. Go to a seminar, and ask the surgeon afterward....I know you'll be reassured. Good luck!

beeboo · 07-03-2009, 05:55 PM

I have a hernia after getting banded my dr said it was'nt a problem to get it fixed they use cameras when their fitting the band so they can see where the mesh is my friend got a hernia fixed while getting her band in.

schexschex · 07-03-2009, 07:27 PM

I just got banded on July 1st. I did not know I had a hernia, the doctore repared it while he was doing the LAP-BAND®. I've been told through my husband and doctor that my stocmach was in my ribcage so he had to pull it down so he could connect the LAP-BAND®. I have been in so much pain. Any suggestions. All Iv'e eaten was broth, SF popsicles and drank water. Today I was able to have a protein shake.

beeboo · 07-04-2009, 04:00 AM

hi schexschex
the pain your having will be from the opp not the hernia as your dr has fixed it they pump you up with gas while getting your band fitted it took a few weeks for the gas to leave my body I took painkillers and windeez and walked about this helped me my husband had to wind me like a baby hope this helps you