Question:
does anyone know if you can have the lap procedure if you have previous abdominal inc

   — Monica L. (posted on March 1, 2001)

March 1, 2001
I've had 3 C-Sections AND and appendectomy done to me and I successfully had Lap RNY 2 1/2 weeks ago and I feel GREAT! My doctor had no problems completing the procedure lap, althought it WAS the first question I asked in recovery. In my experience, the Lap RNY was a "piece of cake" compared to my previous abdominal surgeries. Good luck to you.
   — T.L. S.

March 1, 2001
I had my gallbladder out 10 years ago, open. I thought that would exclude me as a candidate for lap RNY, but my surgeon said he could do it lap. Apparently, the more experienced the surgeon is with lap, the more likely they will try to do it that way, even on a non-virgin stomach! It's really only the surgeries you've had that are above the waist on your stomach that count as potential troble makers. C-sections and hysterectomies and stuff do not interfere in any way with lap RNY.
   — Veronica D.

March 2, 2001
I had had 2 C-sections, an abdominal hysterectomy, and an open gall bladder surgery before my lap RNY. The RNY was a completely uncomplicated procedure despite "significant adhesions (scar tissue)" from my previous gall bladder surgery. If your surgeon has experience and expertise in the area of laparascopic surgery, there should not be a problem. Good luck!
   — Diana T.