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Pain after mesh repair
Troy,
I suggest you see another surgeon. For a second opinion. I do not personally know of anyone in Utah. Go to the American Hernia Society website to find someone. If not, you may have to travel.Pain 9 or more months after a hernia repair is often due to a new recurrence. It is often worse with increased activity or end of the day, better when lying flat. Nerve pain rarely starts so late unless it is related to impingement from a recurrence. I recommend MRI pelvis to assess the groin after a prior hernia repair. Ultrasound is often inaccurate as the mesh distorts the visible field. Also, the MRI is best performed with Valsalva (bear down) and dynamic images. Not all radiologic centers do this.
I hope this is helpful!