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Strong pulling sensation one week after tension free mesh umbilical hernia repair? is this normal?

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Wait and see: do not stretch your abdomen too much for next 2 to 3 wks for compete healing then only you know if hernia is recurring .

Dr Rothstein and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/1/2017

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