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Removal of mesh after inguinal hernia repair.

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adele_89294
adele_89294

Is anyone out there aware of any person who has had to have mesh removed due do mesh inguinodynia after inguinal hernia repair with mesh?

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  • roger46028
    roger46028 adele_89294

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    Anthony - good luck with the removal. May i recommed seeing a naturapath and potentially an accupunctirist prior to and post the removal. The aim would be to strengthen your immune system as much as possible prior to the surgery. I'm not an expert though high dose antioxidant flushes and also liquid zinc suppliments to assist in healing may be helpful. Also anything that oxygenates the blood and cellular structure can assist in recovery. Studies on the use of hyperbaric chambers that deliver pure oxygen have been shown to assist in surgical recovery.

    Best of luck and keep us posted

    • GRWriter
      GRWriter roger46028

      Posted

      Hi, my doctor advised against further surgery if possible - there are real risks. BUT he has put me on a low dose of Ametryptelene and the pain and frequency has reduced. Add to this the deep massage from a physio one a month and, over time, the pain often is ABSENT, mainly coming back when I exert myself. The massage, agreed by my doctor, is stopping the mesh attaching to anything it shouldn’t. All in all, I am very happy with what I have achieved!!! Best of luck. D.
    • jim31807
      jim31807 GRWriter

      Posted

      Why type of deep massage has been helpful?  Is it done right on top of the mesh?  That sounds awfully painful. 

      How do you find someone qualified to do this?  Thx. 

  • robert55720
    robert55720 adele_89294

    Posted

    Hello, I had a mesh for a groin hernia and a nerve cut on February 9thh 2017 and have been in pain since 11th February, I'm now on crutches due to a fall. I'm have a burning searing pain.

    I've been to my GP and she said this is not normal I could have kissed her! She is writing too my surgeon to get this mesh taken out and at my request have it repaired the old way.

    I will be making a claim against the Trust at the end of it all.. If I could take it out myself I would, The pain is when I move slightly.

    • jne
      jne roger46028

      Posted

      Please see N attorney ! Good dr 1st though 😁

      I’m sorry she has to suffer any, it’s not necessary. 

       A lot of times they took care of me better even know they were not happy about it.  There are mesh lawsuits going on because of the danger. 

    • jonah30439
      jonah30439 robert55720

      Posted

      Hi my rx is to not go back to your surgeon for removal and seek out a surgeon who has a load of experience in removing mesh-there are about 4 in the US. 

      You don’t want to come out worse after removal and you also want to make sure the removal surgeon knows how to and isnwxoerienced in a ourebtissue repair if you don’t want mesh reinserted again. 

    • audrey10034
      audrey10034 jonah30439

      Posted

      hi...can you provide the names of the 3 good surgeons in the US who do mesh removals?...thx audrey
    • jonah30439
      jonah30439 audrey10034

      Posted

      Dr. Igor Belyanski Annapolis MD, dr. Bruce Ramshaw TN

      Dr. Shirwin Towfigh CA

      Dr. Kevin Peterson Las Vegas

      Dr. William brown San Fran CA

      Dr. Brian Jacobs NYC ny 

    • audrey10034
      audrey10034 jonah30439

      Posted

      thx so much jonah...have passed all the names on to my friend in England with the problem...much appreciated....audrey
  • manar12476
    manar12476 adele_89294

    Posted

    Hi Adele,

    My wife had defective inguinal hernia mesh removed 1.5 years ago in NYC by Dr Brian Jacobs. She had it in her for almost 10 years. The removal was successful n surgeon found pinched nerves , blood n scar tissues. He repair it using her own skin so no foreign object. So far she is doing better, sharp pain is gone n her mobility is back but limited n Dr said this damage is irreversible which we understand. Now recently she is having issues with bowel movement as it's very inconsistent and causing her pain. Planning to schedule another appointment with that surgeon to look further into it.

    Hope you have a better news

    • jne
      jne manar12476

      Posted

       Make sure she has a fabulous surgeon to follow up. I had to switched surgeons after the second disaster. Good attorney, good dr.

       Because she could be left with a lot of damage if he doesn’t know what he’s doing. Make sure you do your again colleges better yet an amazing Colorectal  surgeon . We just used pig skin I think - mi first were rejected .

      I’m sorry ! If you’re near Chicago I can punch in the right direction

    • sandraoo7
      sandraoo7 jne

      Posted

      I'm in Chicago who do yippy recommend

    • sandraoo7
      sandraoo7

      Posted

      Who do you recommend? I'm in Chicago

    • audrey10034
      audrey10034 sandraoo7

      Posted

      i have no one to recommend...i am searching for a surgeon for my friend in England....there is a Dr. Peterson in Las Vegas and Dr. Sheen in Manchestor and a Dr. Jacobs in New York...and someone in San Francisco...Dr. Brown i believe....don't have my notes in front of me...hope this helps...audrey

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