A member asked:

Is it normal to have a small bulge (olive) in the same spot where my inguinal hernia was 10 days after surgery? it disappears when i lay down i can feel it just when standing up. its a mesh repair with laparoscopic.so no incision near the hernia?

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Dr. John Bodell answered

Physical exam needed: The mass may be present if your repair was recent, It would depend on the amount of bruising that was present at the time of the repair. I would suggest that you avoid any strenuous activity, especially pushing, pulling and liifting.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/17/2020

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A member asked:

Is it normal to have a small bulge (olive) in the same spot where my inguinal hernia was 10 days after surgery? it disappears when i lay down i can feel it just when standing up. its a mesh repair with laparoscopic.so no incision near the hernia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Bodell answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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