Hi,

Everyone! I have been doing allot of research in regard to getting the lap and surgery or not! I have decided that this is the way to go for me! But I was wondering if anybody has had it done that had previous surgeries before? See I have had 5 surgeries and was wondering if the lap band surgery would still be a possibility! Any stories or insight would be greatly appreciated! :confused:

Thanks Juls

Hi Juls,

Sure, banding can be done on people who have had previous surgeries! I've heard of people having it done who have had all sorts of previous surgeries from c-sections on up. But it all depends on what specifically you've had done. If your stomach is intact and your digestive system is in good shape, the fact of prior surgeries probably won't get in your way. But major abdominal surgery resulting in lots of scarring and adhesions might.

I've have my gall bladder out...via open surgery (I was 7 months pregnant) and a tubal ligation. The doc said that the scar tissue from my gall bladder surgery may take a little more time to get through, but it shouldn't cause any serious issues. He said he'd do his best to put my port there so I don't have an "extra" scar. Isn't he sweet?? :confused:

I have had my gallbladder out (22 yrs ago and this is when the still cut you open) on this board i was told i most likely would be ok - i guess it would depend on what surgeries you have had

Oh my goodness, I am the queen of surgeries.

1.)Hysterectomy (uterus only)

2.)Tubes/Overies/Appendix (three years later)

3.)Thryoid Removed

4.)Disk replacement in neck

5.)Carpal Tunnel

6.)Gall Bladder

Now Number #7 Lap-Band!

You should be fine! I am!

Thank you everyone who answered! None of my surgeries had to do with the digestive sytem they were galbladder(Spelling?) and ovaries (3 surgeries) and tumor from breast! My body seems to like growth it might be all the extra cushioning LOL!!! So hopefully it will all work out! Thanks again!