Hernia

In an incisional hernia, the intestine pushes through the abdominal wall at the site of previous abdominal surgery. This type is most common in elderly or overweight people who are inactive after abdominal surgery. Again for any newbies....just some info... LisaMarie

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hernia read this link for more info on hernias... per: Deitel M, Ed. Update: Surgery for the Morbidly Obese Patient. Toronto: FD - Communications 2000 (ISBN 09684426-1-7). www.obesitysurgery.com Incisional Hernias are a risk of WLS, the lap approach reduces the risk to ALMOST 0% vs the open per the literature can be as high as 20% risk! Take Care, Jamie 100cm proximal Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh Albany, NY 320(preop)/163 (lowest)/174 (current) 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery) Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King www.albanyplasticsurgeons.com http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jamiecatlady5/ "Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"