I am in the research phase of my journey. I had gall bladder surgery in 2001 and a hernia repair. In 2002 I had mesh put in for hernia. I don't know how large it is but I wonder if it would keep me from be a candidate for VSG. Anyone have any information to share on this subjet. Thanks in advance.

Where was your hernia? I would think the mesh was used to reinforce the weakened muscle--probably can't put lap instruments through it, but a few inches either way shouldn't matter. There's a surgical technique that uses one incision through the umbilicus if your hernia wasn't there.

I had open gallbladder surgery (big scar!), a complete hysterectomy and two years later hernia surgery so I delayed investigating WLS because I thought I would have too much scar tissue. My surgeon asked if mesh was used on the hernia, but when he examined me, he said where he needs to go in is all "virgin" territory and he did not expect any of those surgeries to present a problem. So, I would agree, it will depend on where your hernia is.

Wish I had gone sooner now! My surgeon's office is submitting my application to insurance this week. Hope it works for you!