This is a photo taken by the surgeon during my hernia operation. I now have a new mesh inside me. Sooooo... I'm not sure if this is a Genesis, G2, or G3 mesh, or a Millennium mesh... But it seems life does imitate art - even 3D/CG art. I do hope this is a male mesh.... I'm gonna be a little concerned if I start growing boobs. Apparently they didn't include dials or sliders as part of my post-op recovery package! LOL For those of you who I've not grossed out, the dark area near the top and behind the mesh is the actual hernia area, They use a mesh like this rather than stitching the herniated area closed. That puts too much stress on the existing tissues, and could cause a recurrence of the hernia. The dark thumbtack looking things are actually what attaches the mesh to the muscle tissue. They are almost like screws that dissolve over time as the mesh integrates with the tissue. Jeeze, If I have many more of these, I'll be able to pass the test for a medical license! LOL I'll spare you the other photos..... Someone out there might be eating a pizza or lasagna.... LOL If you REALLY want to see those, sitemail me and I'll send you a link! I'll be posting a couple more things in the next day or two, but I want to take this opportunity to say a big THANK YOU to everyone for all the love and encouragement, dedications, sitemails, and emails. You all seriously ROCK! Nudity not checked - We're inside! Violence not checked - Cuts already made! LOL Language not checked - Minimal pain = no cussing! :-D