Having surgery Sept 5th for hernia

Hi all of my wonderful WLS friends! Just wanted to let you know that my hernia repair is next Tuesday. I have a VERY large hernia plus 2 more to be repaired. I wanted to know if anyone had the excess skin on their tummy removed during this process. I DO NOT want nor need a tummy tuck, but would like the skin tightened alittle bit. (I've lost 160 pounds and am at goal) Problem is, that the doctor said that sometimes he has seen it come out looking bad after doing this. He is removing the original scar and making a new one as mine is not too pretty to be honest (another doctor did it. So, has anyone had any experience with just doing this? Also, with an open hernia surgery (with mesh) what was your recovery time? I am good with pain and need to get back to work as soon as possible. He said that i would be in the hospital for 24 hours and can be back to work possibly in 2 weeks....does this sound right? Please please let me know and say a prayer for me if you remember. Thanks to all and my love and best wishes to everyone! Barb

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