The body heals after surgery by scarring, and it is very common for patients to feel a firm "healing ridge" in the area of the hernia repair for a few months after surgery.
Occasionally, repaired hernias can also recur as well, although this is relatively uncommon. If this firm area begins to enlarge again, or if it does not begin to resolve within a few months of your surgery, then you should visit your surgeon again, and have him/her re-evaluate you.
Sincerely/ Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS
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