I have a abdomen hernia, and worried about the lap band surgery

I just had a consult with the Dr who will do my surgery. He told me right away that I have a hernia at a large scar from a old gall bladder surgery. He said the surgery can be done but it will be more difficult. After I lose weight I will need more surgery. I was so shocked( I thought it was just fat) that I didn't ask this question. Will filling my stomach with gas for the operation cause more damage to the hernia? I've been reading a lot of post but haven't came across this. He said he couldn't do both at the same time

He can do both if you are open, but it is a long time on the table, I know-and the re-coup time is much longer.  BE PATIENT, take it one day, one surgery at a time and you'll be fine.  Good Luck-Janet K

Hi NormaJean! If you have more questions call Cherrish and ask those questions! If she doesn't have an answer have her get one. You will be more at ease about the whole process if your questions are answered. Then as Janet said you can take one surgery at a time. Good luck with your journey and keep us posted.