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If i had the hernia surgery last week, and at times i feel pain from the mesh, is this normal?
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Yes: 90% healing at 6 weeks. It should feel better each day.
Answered 7/23/2012
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Pain after surgery: Pain at the operative site lasts for a few weeks. It is most severe the first few days, but continues for a month or more. Any stresses or strains on the mesh will elicit pain.
Answered 10/3/2016
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