Question:
8 abdominal surgeries,can i still have open rny with all that scar tissue?

skin seems very thin on abdomin, have already had 3 hernias. dr. says he can remove scar tissue. but what about more hernias?    — pldavis (posted on August 10, 2006)

August 10, 2006
I had 4 abdominal surgeries before my laproscopic RNY and I had one hernia (still have). I worried because I didn't want open, and they had no problems doing it lap with 4 surgeries so I would think they would be able to do open in your situation. Doc did not want to address the hernia until after the RNY - he said the best time would be when I go for reconstruction and do at same time-haven't gone yet but hope to soon. Hernia is worse but no new ones. Good luck!
   — patgels

August 11, 2006
I had multiple abdominal surgeries. My surgeon removed the scar tissue and fixed a hernia. He did say I was at risk of infection, but he pumped me full of antibiotics and I didn't get one.
   — geneswife

August 11, 2006
Most likely you can have an RNY but if it can be done lap or open is the question. Everyone develops scar tissue differently. A good surgeon may attempt lap, but you could wake-up having it done open.
   — WMKaisla

August 11, 2006
My surgeon Dr philip Schauer now head of the cleveland clinic does folks like you LAP. If your willing to travel he is a awesome doc and a really great guy. New president of the ASBS.
   — bob-haller