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How strong is the mesh after one month of hernia mesh repair? i have had a big ventral hernia above the button and a mesh of 15cm*30cm has been placed below the muscles above the peritoneum. is it safe to cough and laugh?

Q: how strong is the mesh after one month of hernia mesh repair? i have had a big ventral hernia above the button and a mesh of 15cm*30cm has been placed below the muscles above the peritoneum. is it safe to cough and laugh?

: Yes. A well placed mesh repair will let you do both safely- after local wound healing- 3-4 weeks

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Yes. A well placed mesh repair will let you do both safely- after local wound healing- 3-4 weeks

Answered 6/13/2023

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A member asked:

How strong is the mesh after one month of hernia mesh repair? i have had a big ventral hernia above the button and a mesh of 15cm*30cm has been placed below the muscles above the peritoneum. is it safe to cough and laugh?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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