Do most people who have open surgery develop hernias?

I am considering self pay because my insurer will not approve (policy exclusions). My research indicates that I will pay less for open RNY than lap RNY. One nurse (of a Dr who does laps exclusively) cautioned me that if I went with an open procedure I was almost certain to develop a hernia down the road which will required more surgery. I'm wondering what the odds are of getting a hernia? If you've had a hernia, when did it happen and how did it manifest itself? Did it require surgery?

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