AboutKarla K. Expertise I'm very familiar with the four main types of bariatric surgery: Lap-Band/Adjustable Gastric Band, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y, and Duodenal Switch. I'm familiar with the Mini-Gastric Bypass and Revisions as well. I'm also beginning my seventh year post-op as a successful bariatric patient--so I can answer questions regarding pre-op, post-op honeymoon, and maintenance phases. I'm less familiar with the nuances of plastic surgery following bariatric surgery--but I do know a bit.
Experience Have been an avid researcher of the science of obesity and bariatric surgery for over ten years now. My professional career used to involve medical device research.
Education/Credentials Master's in Business Administration.
Expert: Karla K. Date: 7/24/2008 Subject: Post Incisional Hernia Surgery
Question I had an Incisional Hernia repair 5 days ago and there is a know under the incision the Dr made to repair my hernia. I had Gastric Bypass a year ago and this hernia show up. My concern is the knot under my skin. He sutured it and did not use mesh. My question is it just swollen or is it a hematoma or something else.
Answer Hi Beth:
You need to have a surgeon or at least your primary care physician examine the knot to figure out what it is. It's not something that can be diagnosed over the Internet. I'm assuming you'll be seeing your surgeon early next week for a post-op appointment. Just be sure to write down this and any other questions you may have. (Such as why he did not use any mesh.)
