“Can you feel the mesh after hernia surgery?”

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“Can you feel the mesh after hernia surgery?”

I am a 43 year old male. I want to know if you can feel the mesh after hernia surgery?

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**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Normally, no. It is inside your abdomen.

**Dr. Christopher Michael Willkomm** Surgeon Venice, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Christopher Michael Willkomm Surgeon Venice, FL

Hi, Dr Willkomm here. The answer to your question is no. If placed correctly, you should not be able to feel the mesh after hernia surgery.

**Jacquelyn Glenn** Surgeon Centennial, CO · Accepted Answer

Jacquelyn Glenn Surgeon Centennial, CO

Usually not. Mesh has been improved over the years and is now designed to be as soft and compliant as possible while still performing its job.

**Dr. Michael Sutker** Surgeon Dallas, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael Sutker Surgeon Dallas, TX

Very rarely. Certain patients who are very skinny may be able to feel it but they are the exception.

**Dr. Terris White** Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care Wichita Falls, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Terris White Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care Wichita Falls, TX

No most people do not feel the mesh. Thank you for your question.

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