Question:
Has anyone had major surgery six months after gastric bypass?

I am five months post op and I just found out I have to have a hysterectomy within the next month or two. My questions are as follows: Has anyone had major surgery after having gastric bypass? Is it possible to have a tummy-tuck done while having the hysterectomy? Are there any added risk or complications since I just had major surgery? Is there anything in particular I should be concerned about? Thanks.    — Teresa G. (posted on November 13, 2001)

November 12, 2001
I JUST THOUGHT I WOULD TELL U I HAD AN OPEN srVBG OCT 26...AND AM HAVING A FULL HYSTERECTOMY DEC 18...6 WEEKS APART AND MY DOC SAY THAT IT SHOULD BE FINE...YOUR PROCEDURE WAS DIFFERENT FROM THE VBG BUT BOTH OPEN SO I THINK YOU WILL BE FINE.
   — bekka K.

November 12, 2001
Hi Teresa! I had my RNY on April 30th, developed some complications and had ANOTHER major surgery 3 weeks later. Then 3 1/2 weeks ago, I had a complete hysterectomy. My hysterectomy was a lot easier than the RNY and second surgery. The only part that was bad about my hysterectomy was that I came out of surgery with an Nasogastric Tube. My doctor was afraid I might develope an ileus, so that is why it was put in. The risks of the surgery are the same as with any surgery. But I think you will see you recover easier than with bypass surgery. Good luck and my prayers are with you!
   — Lori E.