Question:
I know i have a lot of scar tissue can i still have lapband or gastric bypass

   — sadiebelle (posted on September 19, 2008)

September 19, 2008
I would think that you will have no problems getting the procedure done. I also have a huge scar from my breast bone to my waist from a previous abdominal surgery and was able to get the procedure done laproscopically while the doc did say it took him a little longer then normal time wise to do the procedure as they have to "remove some of the scar tissue internally" it didnt have any effect on the surgery. you may see some additional bruising at the incision sites but it is still better then open if you can handle it. good luck
   — jeffinMI

September 19, 2008
I also had alot of scar tissue from multiple abdominal surguries and was still able to have the surgery -- however it took seven hours and was a much harder recovery then normal. Be sure and find a doctor with lots of experience in OPEN gastric bypass (try not to use someone who mostly does laproscopic) like Dr. Magnuson at Johns Hopkins (where I had mine.)
   — nofrogs29

September 19, 2008
I also had a lot of scar tissue from a previous abdominal surgery and was able to have the procedure done laproscopically. The procedure took longer than expected being as though my surgeon had to clear all the other scar tissue first but was told that if it was too much that he might have to do it open. But in the end he was able to do it laparoscopically. I wish you luck with your surgery.
   — DPURNELL

September 19, 2008
I had mine done July 22nd. lap. but because of all the scar tissue, it took a little longer, and he had to make a 7th incision. I did real well and feel great.
   — [Deactivated Member]

September 20, 2008
My surgeon removed all of the scar tissue from my abdomen when he did my RNY surgery. (It was from having my gall bladder removed 24 years ago... you know - the ugly way).
   — pattschiele

September 21, 2008
You are not very specific on where the scar tissue is. I had a hiatal hernia repaired 20+ years ago, scar goes from breast bone to belly button. My surgeon had to unrepair the hernia, do my RNY, repair the hernia and remove gallbladder. Your surgeon is the one who should answer this question, but I do not see why scar tissue would be a problem. My surgeon actually calls my old scar the railroad tracks! (he did clean it up the best he could, looks great now)
   — imaswtgrl