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A member asked:
Is it normal to feel the hernia is still there are mesh repair. how long should scar tissue take to close defect?
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NO: It is not normal ' to feel the hernia ' after surgery, immediate post op fluid ( seroma ) collection may feel like hernia , see your doctor to make sure your no recurrence.
Answered 2/9/2020
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