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Hi, I am new to this board and will have the lap band on 10/17..I will also have my hernias repaired..has anyone had this also? My Dr is requiring a 2night stay in the hospital because of the hernias. TIA

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I had a hernia repair also when I got my band. I didn't even know I had a hernia! It hasn't caused any problems at all. After reading so much on this board I found it's pretty common to have both at the same time. You will do great! Good luck!

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I had hernia repair at same time as band. I did not know I had a hernia doc found and fixed. My surgery was at 1:20, and I was on the way home by 4:30. Gives a new meaning to wham bam thank ya mam

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Wow that is fast!!! Not sure why she has me staying so long? I know she normally requires a 1night stay for lap bands..how was the pain after?

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Glad you brought up hernia surgery. I had hernia surgery a couple of years ago and haven't healed well. I wondered if that would have any bearing on whether or not I could be banded...guess I need to just take that first step and talk to the doctor.

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Before I considerd the lap band I found I had a hernia. Than I was loking into it and dr said I could wait for TT or do it with banbd..mine hurts and needs to be done ASAP.. I am excited ..it will be gone.. she is using a rubberized mesh and sewing it into my abdominal wall.. she said it will hurt, but after 2cs maybe not so bad.. Ihope

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