Lap band removal - is using mesh (to prevent scar tissue) necessary?

November 20, 2023
Asked By:kmwwmk in New York, New York

I am having my lap band removed. The surgeon talked about placing mesh on my stomach, during the surgery, after band is removed, to prevent scar tissue (or something). Is this necessary? I don’t want a foreign object in my body. That is part of why I’m having the band removed!