Bariatric Surgery

Hi LoisJean, I am not sure what you are looking for. In the last year we have had three pts on our m/s unit with incisional hernias p open gastric bypass. all were over 4 months but less than a years post op.
It is my understanding that incisional hernia is a frequent complication of this surgery. On a prsonal note...my husband is scheduled to have this surgery june 11. His is scheduled to be done laparoscopically which supposedly has a quicker recovery period. He has had an extensive per-op work up, had to attend a four session series of nutrition classes, meet with a psychologist..all BEFORE the surgeon's office would approach insurance for approval. He also had to provide all his medical records pertaining to sleep apnea, GERD, and a detailed written explanation of all the diets and weight loss meds he has tried in the past. We have been told he will be in the hospital 4-6 days. NG the first 24-36 hours and go home on fl diet for the first six weeks. Does this help any? By the way, if you are so inclined, please say a prayer for us that all goes well. Thanks