-
Recovery After Mesh Removal
Hi,
What is the recovery like after hernia mesh removal, and alternate repair of the hernia – specifically small
umbilical hernia mesh. Is it possible or probable to have pain for the remainder of one’s lifetime after such a
procedure?How long does it take to get fairly ‘back to normal’?
Thank you!
-
1 Reply
-
Recovery After Mesh Removal
That question is not as simple to answer as you may think. Each patient will have a different recovery based on their history, exam findings, and type of repair they undergo. Also, the recovery varies among surgeons.
In general, a small umbilical hernia repair with mesh should have a short recovery, back to work within a week. However, yes, in a subset off patients, they may suffer from pain and it may be chronic. Those are outliers, as no surgeon operates on a patient with the intention to inflict a lifetime of suffering.
Log in to reply.