“Can you feel the mesh after hernia surgery?”

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“Can you feel the mesh after hernia surgery?”

I am a 45 year old male. I want to know if you can feel the mesh after hernia surgery?

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**Dr. Diego Velarde** Surgeon Melbourne, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Diego Velarde Surgeon Melbourne, FL

Sometimes.

**Dr. Fredrick L. Yost** Surgeon Honolulu, HI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Fredrick L. Yost Surgeon Honolulu, HI

Some times, but usually not. All depends on how it was done.

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

Dr. Michael Sutker Surgeon Dallas, TX

Unless you are extremely thin, it is unlikely that you would be able to feel the mesh.

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

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Normally, no but it depends on the type of mesh used and body habitus.