Question:
Hernia Repair and Mesh Adhering

I had a hernia repaired during my Lap-RNY 3 &1/2 months ago and now I am having discomfort I asked my surgeon and he says its just the mesh adhering to the stomach wall. Has anyone else had this problem?    — Linda G. (posted on January 8, 2003)

January 9, 2003
Hi there.... I had hernia repair with the mesh 2 months ago..My open RNY was in March of this year...I have been having pains where the edges of the mesh are so I went in to see my surgeon this week...He stated that it will take a full year for the mesh to adhere to the stomach...He also stated that my stomach lining is still weak and anytime I overdo anything in my daily life that my stomach will be sore...I can feel the sharp edge of the mesh under my breast... He said to wait a year after the hernia surgery and if it still is sharp he can trim it down under local anesethia... I hope this helped a little.... Good luck to you...
   — Suzanne S.

January 9, 2003
I had my hernia repair about 8 months ago, and still have pain from time to time, especially when I lay on my side. It's the mesh and the screws, if your surgeon used screws. I can feel the 4 screws into my ribs. :(
   — Cara F.

January 9, 2003
Hi,My dad has not had WLS (weight loss surgery) but, he has had (2)two abdominal hernia repairs. The last one was over a year ago. They both gave him trouble, He can still feel the mesh constantly pulling inside. His family practice Dr, just kinda blows it off, when he brings it up. Good luck to you. Mary
   — Merry I.