Guest guest Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Can someone please explain how hernias happen? Is there any way to avoid them? Do you run a higher risk of acquiring hernias after major surgery (TP or Whipple)? > I am still recovering from my reparative surgery in June. What was going to > be a hernia repair turned into total abdominal reconstruction with a nine > day hospital stay. I am 9 weeks post-op and still have terrible pain in the > abdomen where the muscles are attached to the 5 " x 7 " gortex mesh piece. I > guess it also takes a while for the tissue to form over the mesh so it isn't > rubbing and hurting other tissue/muscles. > > Has anyone had any experience with mesh? > > I know, though, it will get better with time. > > Cecilia > Mesa, AZ > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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