Hernia repair - shall I do it now or wait?

I had an open RNY on 3-5-01 and recently found out that I have an incisional hernia. It doesn't hurt or anything, and I feel comfortable waiting a while to get it repaired. I would like to have it done in about 9 months, at the same time as I get a tummy tuck done, since my insurance will cover both procedures if they're done simultaneously. Question is: Is there any harm in not having my hernia repaired immediately? Also, if you feel that I SHOULD have my hernia repaired immediately, can I get a tummy-tuck at 6 months that will look half-way decent once I lose more weight???

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