Hernia surgery mesh procedure

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Avatar f tn I've also got a family member who went for a mesh procedure in a femoral hernia procedure. She just had it done and we're still watching. I'm not "on the scene" but I'll try to update this comment as I can. I know what you are talking about concerning the frustration in the mesh field of work and the legal influences that are accompanying this frustration. It didn't take a long time on a search engine to discover legal arguments.
Avatar f tn This one product represented a tiny fraction of the mesh hernia repairs that have been done. There are now many variations and even mesh made from biological material such that surgeons can choose the ideal mesh for each situation. Risks such as infection are quite low. The best time to repair a hernia is when it is found.
Avatar m tn I have had 4 surgeries, First was a nissen Fundoplication, next was a hiatal hernia repair 40% stomach in chest. Third was an open abdominal repair of Hiatal hernia and they were suppossed to put in something called Timesh. 6 months later and I have hernia again and they will need to operate through the chest. When I reviewed the operation procedure notes I couln't see where any mesh was inserted and I am suprised that the hernia recurred as I was told it was unlikely after having the mesh..
Avatar m tn I just had my umbilical hernia surgery 2.5 weeks ago with mesh. If you have the surgery without mesh you could have another hernia as your putting strain down below and it could come through another weak point. It also can get bigger and quite ugly. It is your intestines that you are pushing and squishing back into your body. It's amazing how much we use stomach. Anything you do while working out, you will use your stomach muscles. A support belt would help you out.
Avatar f tn I exactly dont know what that procedure called. Doctor just opened my skin with a cut almost 3cm long horizontally above 1cm from my navel and close it later. Now and then also i am not feeling any kind of pain ir discomfort with my hernia. I am just afraid of doing exercises whether if it will get worsen if i start my belly exercises.
Avatar m tn About 6 days ago I had hernia repair surgery on the left side, with a mesh. All was going pretty well, minimal pain, no trouble walking around or anything. Yesterday I fear that I may have overdone it a bit, and since then I have this uncomfortable sensation in the hernia area that recurs about every 30 seconds, like clockwork. It seems like I'm actually feeling the peristaltic action of the intestines from the outside.
Avatar n tn I had many ultrasounds originally showing hernia, then failed hernia operation and fatty hernia, then I had repeat surgery to fix it all (more mesh). I had a very large stomach afterward that had to slowly drain...i forget the name...but all went well. I had a procedure that tightened up my whole stomach area too--i mini tummy tuck and also navel re-formation, the surgeon tried to fix me up as best he could with laparoscope the second time.
Avatar f tn He is opposed to even twilight sedation, so we are looking for a surgeon in Rhode Island or Massachusetts who will be willing to do open surgery on his hernia, using mesh and spinal anesthetic to numb him below the waist. He wants to be awake for the procedure. Please let me know if you know of a surgeon like this in our area, who will be willing to meet his preferences. Thank you.
3210170 tn?1346884553 Hi. My primary physician referred me to a general surgeon for hernia surgery. I have doubts about a general surgeon's ability to perform a laparoscopic bilateral procedure. Several reputable sources note that this surgery has a steep learning curve and that <200 surgeries per year would ensure enough experience. How do I find out a surgeon's experience? Are there accrediting organizations for specific procedures?
415684 tn?1257329318 My mother had a mesh put during her initial debulking surgery and not due to a hernia problem. She developed a nodule at the site from which they drained fluid to diagnose her OVC. She is now 4 months post op but still feels lot of stretch internally at the mesh site. Other than that she has had no problems. She was even able to take IP chemo with this mesh inside.
Avatar n tn I had a few umbilicar hernia operations, the last surgery a mesh was placed in my stomic. Years later I noticed my stomic is geting larger and larger and it is very hard, I was told i need two doctors one for the hernia and the other for the diastasis abd wall. My questions are - 1 would my insurance pay? 2- Do you know of a good Doctor. - Is it a diffacult operation?
Avatar n tn This is a question that only your surgeon can really answer. It will depend on the extent of your previous surgeries, your tendency to form scar tissue or adhesions, your overall medical history, and your surgeon's level of comfort in using lap surgery in your case.
Avatar f tn i have had chronic pain in my lower right abdomen for almost 8 years. what started out as a simple inguinal hernia repair has been a nightmare. the doc put the mesh patch in for "good measure". the adhesions are massive. from many doctors i have been diagnosed as having probably 3 nerve paths trapped in the adhesions. The inguinal, hypogastric and genital femerol nerves are all involved. After years and years of procedures I have not had any pain relief that lasted more than a day.
Avatar f tn Laparoscopic hernia repair involves the placement of a mesh inside the abdomen without abdominal wall reconstruction. The mesh is fixed with sutures, staples, or tacks. The recurrence rate of the laparoscopic repair is reported as equal or less than that done with the open approach. So, discuss the possibilities with your doctor. Regards.
Avatar m tn She had to undergo a somewhat atypical mesh insertion surgery to repair that. It is mostly since that time that she has been complaining of tiredness. Another symptom that we noticed very recently are a few black spots over her stomach that have been growing in number lately. We plan to speak with a general surgeon for the bowen's disease tomorrow. Though after that, we still need to figure out what needs to be done.
Avatar m tn i done inguinal hernia surgery 7 days ago with Bard Mesh, after 2 days of hospitalization, i got discharge from hospital. Everything was normal, after 3 days of surgery, i found out that there is rashes with itching all over body. When i approach with same problem to surgeon he advised me for tablet a day as this is kind of allergy, for first day tablet work properly. On second day, rashes reoccurred in session of 12 hours.
Avatar m tn Gastric bypass 2012, lap chole 2013, exploratory lap 2014, panniculectomy 2015, ventral hernia repair 2015, mesh removal from hernia repair with exp lap 2016, and recently open epigastric incisional hernia repair 2/21/2017. I am one month post op from recent surgery. Immediately upon opening my eyes from surgery I knew something was different. I had extreme pain, more pain then I've had with any surgery I've had.
Avatar m tn A second exploratory surgery was performed to see if the femoral nerve was entrapped in any way with the mesh from the hernia surgery. The nerve appeared free from the mesh. I have had every nerve block available in my spine, in my pelvic region, and in my testicle. I have been on pain medication for over two years and have tried several nerve medications, (Nuerotin and Lyrica) to no avail. I am getting to the end of my rope with pain and options for treatment.
2001540 tn?1327492302 What kind of procedure have u under went w/ this surgery? Nuero problems are one of the worse :( . Unfortunately my husband is having Nuero complications after his ingrunial hernia repair which they had used a piece of mesh which I'm leaning towards to be the problems. Are u on ne type of nerve meds? U shud look into a pain management doctor maybe they would be able to help u with ur pain till ur able to get me more info on ur complications.
Avatar m tn I had a mesh put into my stomach wall to seal off a hernia. 8 months later i still have discomfort and mild pain in the pubic area. The pain radiates across both sides of the pubic area. It is impacting parts of my life. Has anybody had the same thing and what was done about it?
Avatar m tn ) What type of mesh was used? (prolene or PTFE). What was the procedure? (peritoneal or extraperotoneal?). Please see the Discharge slip/ ticket/ prescription, you may find some of the answers there If hernia was repaired laparoscopically with prolene mesh and peritoneal placement of mesh then chances of adhesions are more. Some times lump can form around the tackers/ anchors (pins used to fix the mesh) which can be painful.
Avatar f tn over 15 yrs ago I had a double mastectomy followed by a tram flap, they used a mesh to keep my core strong, now I have a herniated belly button, it oozes out fluid, scabs up, then falls off, then it starts all over again, my stomach hurts constantly, when I go to even use my muscles to pull myself up out of bed my stomach spasms, it hurts on a daily basis, one side of my stomach is lopsided, like its sticking out, my stomach used to be flat, now its rounded, hard and distended, my doctor says I
Avatar m tn In August I had a second traditional open surgery for the same hernia...During the winter it also failed..I am wondering whether to try surgery again with all the misery and difficulty or try to live with it with a truss..The surgeon insists that this has not happened in 500 such operations and that additional surgery will require considerably more work and methods due to all the mesh involved. I am very active and need input...Please offer suggestions....
7929968 tn?1395492362 I had a umbilical hernia repair 4 weeks ago using mesh. since then im worse then ever. I have kept a u.t.i and have a seroma as well. Now i have developed a crazy burn like rash inside and around my belly button. It started out as just some small bumps, then a old scar started bubbling up getting red and burning at my belly button. Now its inside it and about 3inches all the way around giving me severe pain. Kinda feels like having a third degree burn. My doctor is no help an thinks im crazy.
Avatar n tn Going in for surgery Nov17'08. The total hysterectomy, hernia and sling will be performed. I am very nervous after reviewing this site and the "horror" stories told. I have fibroids pressing against the badder, which is now, poorly distended, a overly large uterus ,as well as a hernia. I have a calcified kidney stone"which is being "guarded".
1577722 tn?1310624684 t really feel it but that was typical of a c-section hernia. I am due to have surgery in March. After being told about my hernia I have been afraid to workout and gained 60 lbs. I would like to get fit again and do crunches and pretty much everything else. I'm scared that I will make the hernia worse. It doesn't stick out and only hurts when I lay a certain way.
478868 tn?1209031705 I also had many other complications but they had to do an emergency surgery to repair it...I know the mesh Laney is talking about because I had that mesh under my original incision but from the constant nausea and dry heaves is what caused this to happen...but in your case they will most likely repair it as an outpatient surgery.....Good Luck and please keep us posted....