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Large complex incisional hernia

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jonboy80
jonboy80

Hi all hope your all ok,

Im new to this and have just found the courage to share my story and would really like your help.

In 2014 i had a umbilical and ventral hernia repair unfortunatley this wasnt a sucsess and ive been left in a worse state than i was. I developed a dehiscence of my wound which required daily packing and internal abscess that required surgical drainage with hernia mesh removal. 

Ive now been told i require a component seperation tecnique, has anyone had this? id be really grateful for any advice. x

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  • shirley133
    shirley133 jonboy80

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    Hi Phil Debbie No Insurance Surgery in the US carries out research of patients recovering from hernia mesh pain.  Mesh seals itself to the tissue it supports by inciting chronic inflammation.  This chronic inflammation nerver stops and for twenty percent it results in chronic pain, eighty percent get a good result.  Possibly worth your having a look at the above
    • sue38973
      sue38973 shirley133

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      H i shirley what are the alternatives to mesh surgery ? as the original operation incision failed and caused hernia what else is there ?
    • shirley133
      shirley133 sue38973

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      Hi sue I believe there is an own tissue repair there are surgeons in the U.K. Who can do this and I believe it is called the desarda method offered by a surgeon in India.  I have recently been in hospital with complications which I believe are linked to my mesh repair.  I am in an enormous amount of discomfort and from time to time pain.  
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