Hi, I was banded on 8-21-08. I was wondering if there is anyone out there who had to have a full incision like I did. Past surgeries and too much scar tissue made laprroscopic impossible. I am still having so much rib and back pain on the side that holds my port. Has anyone else experienced this? Will it pass. I'm getting a bit worried after 3 weeks post op. I know I need to be patient, but it would be nice to know what others have had happen to them. Thanks...

Mrs. Bubba:

I haven't had the open incision experience, but I remember reading that it takes a full six weeks to recover from this type of surgery when you have the large open surgery incision.

Rest and recuperate.

Take care.

Sue

I am just in the beginning stages, but still wanted to say hello as I am a newbie too!

hey bubba

i am new to this too. have been reading a lot of sites. trying to get a feel for whats to come. i have all of my paper work in and they are getting it ready for the doctor.

what kinds of surgeries did you have to make them do an open incision on you. i have a scar from my belly button down and a scar from my side and curved up (from gall bladder surgery) i sure don't want an open incision. i've had enough of them. now i'm getting nervous. i guess i'll have to wait and see what the doctor says.

Hi, I was banded on 8-21-08. I was wondering if there is anyone out there who had to have a full incision like I did. Past surgeries and too much scar tissue made laprroscopic impossible. I am still having so much rib and back pain on the side that holds my port. Has anyone else experienced this? Will it pass. I'm getting a bit worried after 3 weeks post op. I know I need to be patient, but it would be nice to know what others have had happen to them. Thanks...

I don't think you have given yourself enough time to heal. It took me three weeks to feel completely back to normal after one of my laproscopic surgeries. Out of curiosity, what kind of surgeries did you have previously?

I hope you feel better soon.

I had three stomach surgeries 24 years ago. The doctor wasn't sure he could actually get the band on, but that went well. He just needed more room to maneuver I guess.