I was prepared to suffer through another hernia if I had to while I waited for the tissues to heal enough for a tissue repair. My mesh problems were so bad that I did not care about having a hernia. I wished that I still had the original hernia and that I had never had mesh implantation.
I had the mesh removed for immediate relief, not so much for planning for future problems. This is why I try not to directly recommend any actions for anyone regarding mesh removal, because the spectrum of discomfort and pain is so broad.
The only direct advice I would give to anyone is that trying a pure tissue repair before mesh implantation makes clear and obvious sense for a “normal” inguinal hernia. I think that existing data clearly supports that path as the best plan for the patient. I would recommend that to anyone and everyone.