Dr. JLo - Question about gallbladder scar

[4meonly 4]

Dr. JLo,

Have you done a TT on a patient with a large gallbladder scar? My scar is about six inches long diagonally on the right side. I've been told that this may be a problem. I, also, have scars for lap band surgery, 2 c-sections (vertical), hysterectomy (horizonal), and appendectomy. :thumbup:

Has anyone out there had a TT who had a scar gallbladder?

Thank you.

[losingjusme 12]

im obviously not Dr. JLo, but I just had an extended TT and have a 'zipper' scar from a gall bladder out. i'll see if i have a pic of my (really new/gross looking) belly button and will post it on my blog.

[losingjusme 12]

found 2 pics, they are posted on my blog. they look REALLY nasty (4 & 6 days post op) but it will give you an idea for placement.

Losing Jusme: belly button on a zipper scar

my zipper used to be pretty straight, now its just kinda curved a little bit.

[4meonly 4]

ljm - Thank you for the photos. I have been watching your progress since early January. You gave me the confidence to go forward with my own TT. I got insurance approval yesterday. I am scheduled to have the TT on April 18th. I am very excited. My PS said that there may be some concern with the gallbladder scar. May have to revise later, or something like that. Yours didn't have any concern? Mine looks like a zipper. I never knew that it was called that.

[losingjusme 12]

congrats on insurance approval and a date!!

my (unsolicited) advice, do some major squats and arm exercises. i was cussing my trainer while she was making me do them awhile ago, but when i was trying to get up and moving i was singing her praises! i would have been dead in the Water without my arm and thigh muscles!!