I had a gall bladder operation done laparoscopically last June. I'm assuming the surgery will be done using the same general area of my scars now. Has anyone ever had gall bladder surgery and then had lapband later here? I did really well with my gallbladder surgery so I'm hoping the lapband will go as smoothly. I haven't spoken to my surgeon yet but was just wondering if anyone here could answer this? Thanks!

Ohh ohh. Me. Me! Finally a question I have experience in! I had laparoscopic gall bladder removal in 2007. Prior to that I had several ovarian cyst removals from lap. Surgery, 2 were lap. One open. In 2009 I had a total hyst that was supposed to be lap and had to be performed Open due to excessive scar tissue from all my laparoscopic procedures so I was CERTAIN he would have to convert to open for my band. I woke up in recovery pleased to discover they were able to do it laparoscopicly. I do have six incisions but I guess he was looking around for room to work. Hmm That could be why I had so much risidual gas pain! So there is a possibility that yours will go smoothly. If they could do mine, there is hope for everyone. I get excessive scar tissue and my belly looks like I was in a war.

I had my gall bladder out a couple years ago and am having the surgery Jan 17. My surgeon told me that he can use the holes from the previous surgery but will have to make at least one more and possibly two. I told him I don't care how many incisions he needs to make...I just want it done. And he said, oh, you'll change your mind on that when you're a size 8 and want to wear a bikini. I have never worn a bikini in my whole life!

And my gallbladder site wasnt utilized at all. My longest lb scar is about 4inches to the left of my gb scar. Bikini? Never owned one & dont care to. I like the one pieces with the cutesy skirts and that wont change if i am a Size 20 or size 2 . Just not my thing.

Thanks for the answers guys...that makes me feel better knowing it probably won't be an issue. I have so many questions for the surgeon and I know I'll forget them all when I get there. I'd never wear a bikini either...been so long since I could do that and I like the one piece look better too.

^{I had my gall bladder & spleen removed laparoscopically, so I'm praying the Band won't be an issue. My band date is 30 Jan.}

^{And no one will catch me in the bikini either...everything ain't for everybody!}

I had a gall bladder operation done laparoscopically last June. I'm assuming the surgery will be done using the same general area of my scars now. Has anyone ever had gall bladder surgery and then had lapband later here? I did really well with my gallbladder surgery so I'm hoping the lapband will go as smoothly. I haven't spoken to my surgeon yet but was just wondering if anyone here could answer this? Thanks!

i had my gallbladder removed in 04 and my dr used 3 of the (areas/incisions) with my lap band...i feel it was the (same type of pain) and of course the 3 to 4 days afterward of being sore was the worst of it but pain meds help..happy new year to you.