I had mesh put in 10yrs ago. Mesh was placed above umbilicus even tho it was inside belly button. Surgeon totally left me in chronic pain and disabled. I then developed a bulge under the umbilicus to the right and got another mesh put in by another surgeon 3yrs later. Then Had both mesh removed 2021 due to chronic pain is very intense and I haven't been able to work. I am a male 41. How can this be fixed? I am told I now have diastasis. I have a deep hollow depression that sends pain to my back.
February 7, 2022
Answer: Chronic pain Did removing the mesh relieve you of your previous pain? Having mesh put in should not create chronic pain so I don’t think that was the ideology and I’m guessing you still have pain which you mention in your post though you didn’t describe if it was improved. In your case obesity needs to be dealt with first. There’s no purpose Inssurgically addressing your muscle wall if you are at the same time stretching it out with excess visceral fat from being overweight. If you can lose a substantial amount of weight so there isn’t pressure on your abdominal wall from your excess visceral fat than different procedures can be entertained. Considering your history I would not recommend any operation unless you absolutely need it. Your story does not make sense in that having mesh placed should not create some type of pain syndrome. I would focus on finding your source of pain which may be referred pain and is more likely to come from your back and spine in the front of your abdomen. You’re certainly welcome to consult with plastic surgeons but in my opinion without weight loss first you are not a good candidate for any abdominal procedure. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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February 7, 2022
Answer: Chronic pain Did removing the mesh relieve you of your previous pain? Having mesh put in should not create chronic pain so I don’t think that was the ideology and I’m guessing you still have pain which you mention in your post though you didn’t describe if it was improved. In your case obesity needs to be dealt with first. There’s no purpose Inssurgically addressing your muscle wall if you are at the same time stretching it out with excess visceral fat from being overweight. If you can lose a substantial amount of weight so there isn’t pressure on your abdominal wall from your excess visceral fat than different procedures can be entertained. Considering your history I would not recommend any operation unless you absolutely need it. Your story does not make sense in that having mesh placed should not create some type of pain syndrome. I would focus on finding your source of pain which may be referred pain and is more likely to come from your back and spine in the front of your abdomen. You’re certainly welcome to consult with plastic surgeons but in my opinion without weight loss first you are not a good candidate for any abdominal procedure. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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Answer: Chronic pain after multiple mesh hernia repair failures Hi and welcome to our forum!I assume you had placement of mesh initially to treat a large abdominal hernia. It often is utilized to reinforce a hernia repair if the abdominal wall fascia is compromised. There was apparently recurrence or extension of the hernia necessitating a second procedure. This also apparently failed and the mesh was removed. You are currently experiencing incapacitating pain of the back. A diastasis does not cause pain. It is usually asymptomatic but may present as an abdominal bulge. Back pain usually does not originate from an umbilical hernia. The foreign material (mesh) has been removed. Is there abdominal pain as well?There is not enough information conveyed to pinpoint causation and treatment. I recommend a consultation with a general surgeon for evaluation, examination, and treatment.Best wishes...
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Answer: Chronic pain after multiple mesh hernia repair failures Hi and welcome to our forum!I assume you had placement of mesh initially to treat a large abdominal hernia. It often is utilized to reinforce a hernia repair if the abdominal wall fascia is compromised. There was apparently recurrence or extension of the hernia necessitating a second procedure. This also apparently failed and the mesh was removed. You are currently experiencing incapacitating pain of the back. A diastasis does not cause pain. It is usually asymptomatic but may present as an abdominal bulge. Back pain usually does not originate from an umbilical hernia. The foreign material (mesh) has been removed. Is there abdominal pain as well?There is not enough information conveyed to pinpoint causation and treatment. I recommend a consultation with a general surgeon for evaluation, examination, and treatment.Best wishes...
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