question: While in the Navy, I had two incisional  mesh hernia repairs. The second repair was to fix the first repair.  I do not recall if they were inguinal, or hiatal.  Both surgeries occurred within a 9 month period about 13 years ago.  Almost immediately, after the second surgery, I have had non stop issues with frequent urination.  Is this a common problem related to hernia repairs? Is there anything that can be done to remedy the problem? I also have permanent numbness around the incision is this also normal?