I had a inguinal hernia op in early 2004, almost 4 years ago now and had a mesh fitted. Before i had the op, i went to the Doctors to report that my penis seemed to be retreating into my body!! It was quite alarming, it was almost as if the growth of the hernia was pulling my penis in very slowly in some strange way. The Doc said not to worry, it may be the growth of the hernia was pulling at the penis area which he said actually went into your body or something like that.

I left it, had the op but three years on im left with 2 issues - the area just above my groin, both left and right sides are quite fat and also my poor wee penis still seems to nestle into the mass without much sticking out. By the way, no problems on the erection front , its just when it is hanging, its strange.

My weight has always been about the same, pre and post op so dont think it can be to do with just getting fatter befcuase it justs seems to be in the groin area it is noticable.

I went back to 2 Docs after the op who basically said it will solve itself - it hasnt and it is an embarassment - this is the first time i have spoken about it- has anyone else out there had similar issues after their hernia op?

Thank You

Embarrassed.