Swollen Groin after Mesh Removal

Hi Dr. Towfigh

I appreciate the added response as I am very concerned with the swelling and what to do about it.

To answer your question.. The right side where my mesh was removed did not reveal a hernia so there was no additional repair. I was not even aware that I had a hernia on this side at the time of the initial hernia repair with mesh.

I spoke with the surgeon who removed my mesh and he said he thinks it is an Edema. He has not recommended a specific treatment however per your recommendation I will have an ultrasound done to see what it may reveal.

It is difficult for me right now since the operating surgeon is far away from where I live.

I also have some odd pains in my thigh feels like a tightening down the thigh to the knee sometimes on my inner thigh but sometimes in the front thigh area. This is not a pins and needles or burning sensation but a very strange pulling yet somewhat painful feeling. It is also sporadic but sitting I think aggravates it.

This website allows me to gather more information and suggestions so that I can recover optimally. Even the recovery process is very scary. All help is welcome.

Thanks JG