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A member asked:
Can i have lap band surgery right after hernia repair?
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Possibly: If the hernia repaired was a ventral hernia, it would be better to wait 2-3 months prior to laparoscopic surgical reintervention. If a groin hernia was repaired, surgery could be done sooner.
Answered 9/14/2012
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Depends : Well, it depends where the hernia is, and type of hernia and type of repair.
Answered 3/6/2015
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