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[Mary Ann Stahl Porter 0]

I have a question I have a ventral hernia which has been repaired 4 times. 1st the mesh got infected 2nd when they removed the staples i was left with a huge hole in my stomach which had to be packed for 6 months 3rd it came back and 4th came back.. I am overweight and my hernia is back my question is can i have the lapband procedure done with having this hernia?

[Weeviegurl 81]

You will have to discuss this with your surgeon. When I had my EGD pre-op to rule our Barrets Disease from Acid Reflux, they did find a small hiatal hernia (I'm not sure if a hiatal hernia is the same as or similar to a ventral hernia). As I have seen that many Dr's repair this at time of lap band surgery, mine did not and also said that the reason why, is they usually come back anyway. Every surgeon is going to be different. Since you have had numerous issues, I would sit down and discuss that with them at your initial consult. It is my understanding that the land band can still be done, though. Good luck to you, and I wish you success!