My Surgery (Hopefully) is March 3

Today I went for my pre-admission testing at the hospital. The Nurse-Practitioner looked at the scar on my stomach (from a previous gall bladder surgery in 1989) and asked me if the surgeon said anything about the scar during my first visit with him in October. I told her he looked at it, but in my opinion he didn't seem to think it was a problem. She went on, very delicately, to say there is a chance he won't operate because of a possibility of too much old scar tissue. She then said that it's rare, but it does happen. Has anyone else heard of this? My excitement has turned to panic.... and now I am fearful that my surgery won't happen! I know I shouldn't worry because that's not making anything better, but ... this person never worries too much about anything (I'm very laid back normally) but I'm genuinely upset that this may not happen.

Well I have a scar as well... But my doctor didn't say anything about it... YOU will be fine... My surgery date is March 6... My GOD bless you sis... Mrs. Royalty

Thank you so much for your response. I sure do hope you're right. My best to you as well!

My doc did make the comment that it looked like my gall bladder removal scar wouldn't create an issue for him. If this remains on your mind (and believe me, I get the fear of what you've waited for so long not happening), call the doc on Monday.

All systems are a go for Monday, March 3. I'm too afraid to call him now and if he rejects me, it's gonna have to be on the operating table. I just hope my worries are unfounded. Thank you for your response and best of luck to you.

Hello, From what I understand if there is too much scar tissue then they just can't do the surgery laparoscopic and would have to do an open bypass. I guess that depends on the Dr. mine adv me that if he can not do it laparoscopic then he would proceed to the open but I would not know until I woke up. I hope this helps some and good luck! I am also scheduled for the 3rd of March just a few more days!