Gallbladder surgery and the band

brendalaps06 · November 28, 2006

Hello - after 6 years of researching everything on the internet about the lapband, and removal of my gallbladder 2 years ago, I've decided to go for it. Though, after reading everything about the band, I'm **STILL** scared to have this surgery. It sounds like having my gallbladder removed was easier than installing the band, hence, it should be a breeze for me.

I lost 60 pounds by "swimming" rather walking in the swimming pool three days a week for physical therapy (back problems). After it was over, I got depressed, gained 10 pounds, and decided I don't want to YOYO anymore. I've got lose 100 pounds--a personal goal.

I think it's more expensive to have this surgery if you've had one of your organs taken out since they have to use the same incision sites. Has anyone had their gallbladder taken out prior to surgery? Does the incision site hurt more? :help:

Brenda

lisah25 · November 28, 2006

I had my Gallbladder out 4 years ago. It was about the same as far as how I felt after surgery, if I had to pick one I'd say the GB was harder, slower recovery. Expect for the port site, that took a while longer to feel better, but now I don't notice it at all.

My surgeon was going to try and re-use the GB incisions, but ended up not. It didn't affect the cost of the procedure one way or another.

juliegeraci · November 28, 2006

Hi there, I had gallbladder removal 5 years ago and my lapband was placed in June. The incisions were at a different site. They hurt but it was minor. The incisions are not that big. Good luck.