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I'm fat & just had bilateral inguinal hernia procedure thursday. right side a bit swollen like golf ball & scrotum a bit swollen. is this normal ?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Yes: Should resolve in 6-8 wks.

Answered 3/27/2018

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