Question:
Surgery with existing Gortex Mesh?

Is it possible to have surgery after having hernia repair with goretex mesh? Please email with answers at [email protected]    — Bertia T. (posted on July 27, 2002)

July 28, 2002
YES! I had a hernia repair with mesh and my RNY was last month. The only thing is my surgeon suggested open surgery, so that he had more room to work around the mesh, I think. Don't sweat it.
   — cjabates