Question:
Has anyone had a Hysterectomy before they had the Gastric Bypass Surgery

I'll be having my Gastric Bypass Surgery soon and I had a Hysterectomy 12years ago.And I wanted to know if I'm to expect anything unusual.    — Kathleen F. (posted on November 24, 2003)

November 23, 2003
I am 3 1/2 months post op, and I had a hysterectomy in 1987. The only thing that might be different for you is you have a idea of what the pain of WLS will be like. There is no difference with or without a hysterectomy as far as I can tell.
   — cindy

November 24, 2003
I had a hysterectomy two years prior to WLS and didn't notice anything unusual. I had also had two C-sections, so was very prepared for pain from surgery. However, I must say, for me, WLS was much easier and less painful than either the hysterectomy or the C-sections! Barb 4/07/03 235/144/130
   — Barbara C.

November 24, 2003
I had a hysterectomy in 99 at the age of 28. Had my gastric in April of 202. I have lost a total of 184 pounds. The only problem I had was my gallbladder. That came out 6 months after gastric surgery. You'll be fine...Good luck
   — sarah C.

November 24, 2003
I had hysterectomy 12 years ago and WLS 2 years ago, I ended up with complications due to severe scar tissue and adhesions that were a result of several surgeries and endometriosis. My surgery was supposed to be done LAP but ended up open due to uncontrolled bleeding. I also ended up having an intestinal blockage because one of the adhesions caused a twisted bowel, resulting in another open surgery. Last year I had to have a hernia repaired. On a positive note I have not had any other complications or problems related to the WLS surgery and believe it or not would do it again. Obviously my situation was a worst case scenario.
   — Patty R.

November 24, 2003
My hystie was 13 yrs before my WLS. The two didn't interfere with each other in any way.
   — vitalady

November 24, 2003
I've had gall bladder removal,a hysterectomy, incisional hernia repair (mesh) surgery as a result of the hysterectomy,c-sect, none of these had any effect on my surgery, except maybe prepare me for the discomfort, which I have to say was a lot less than any of the others. RNY Gasptric bypass 5/15/03 down 96lbs. :-)
   — KellyJeanB

November 24, 2003
The only thing unusual I encountered was lack of pain. I was expecting it to hurt very badly. In reality I used very little pain medication...so little, they thought the pump was broken. I'm lucky to be a quick healer though and was back to work after both surgeries quickly. Best wishes!
   — Diane S.