How Long Should I Be in Pain After A Hernia Surgery? Thanks to defective hernia mesh implants, not all hernia repair surgeries go as planned. The patients who received defective mesh often end up in worse shape than they were before surgery and, sometimes, have to undergo an entire second surgery and recovery. Patients across the United States are moving forward with claims for compensation against the manufacturers of defective mesh–and you can, too. The Basics of Hernia Mesh Hernia mesh is a medical device used in hernia repair surgeries. Doctors place the hernia mesh along the abdominal wall, at the spot of the hernia, to strengthen it. However, several brands of