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Lap band removal complications

I was banded on may 2009 ,and it just removed on April 26,2013 , I was 207lb now I'm 130lb but since I had my band removed I'm having bump and hard mass exactly same place as my port use to be ,my dr said could be hernia and I have to do another surgery ,but I'm thinking maybe its just the scar tissu! Did anyone had this experience ?any advice?should I wait and give more time to see if its scar tissue or should I go for hernia surgery ,I never had hernia or symptom !any advise could be help me

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  • ☠carolinagirl☠
    ☠carolinagirl☠

    maybe a 2nd opinion it could be either...why its best to let your dr help you. great job on the weight loss...

  • If you're not having any problems, just wait it out. I certainly wouldn't jump into surgery on a "it might be..."

  • Baba Wawa
    Baba Wawa

    Could be a hernia, but since they don't cut the muscle to attach the port, it's unlikely. During surgery once the band is in place, the tubing is cut to length, and the port end placed near the desir

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maybe a 2nd opinion

it could be either...why its best to let your dr help you.

great job on the weight loss...

Could be a hernia, but since they don't cut the muscle to attach the port, it's unlikely. During surgery once the band is in place, the tubing is cut to length, and the port end placed near the desired port placement point. There is a small incision to insert the port, attach port to the rectus muscle facia and attach the tubing. There could be a small hematoma in the area or as you suggested, scar tissue. I'd wait and see.

If you're not having any problems, just wait it out. I certainly wouldn't jump into surgery on a "it might be..."

I definately agree with second opinion! Congrats on your weight loss!!

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