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Just out of curiosity, has this pain lessened even a little in the last three months or more, or is it basically still the same?

Gotcha thanks for the clarification. That perspective makes sense.

True, though I guess the question is what would waiting avoid if you ultimately still end up getting it done. I wonder if the testicular pain is actually related to the removal of that nerve or something else. That area seems so complex and so many things are interacting with one another.

Ah thank you that’s very helpful

Interesting. Dr Belyansky had advised me that he tries to avoid cutting any nerves. Maybe he was talking about more major nerves. I’ve heard from some patients that have suggested after removal they have some serious issues after nerves were cut that involves even worse pain, and perhaps even sexual function issues. Hard to know what to expect. I…[Read more]

Thanks, Dr. Brown. This all kind of started after the surgery. Dr. Belyansky has agreed to mesh removal. Didn’t think additional imaging would be necessary, though he did say it would’t hurt to potentially get an MRI and have someone take a look at the groin for muscle-related issues. I may see if he can recommend me for one to make sure I’m not…[Read more]

I sent her a note and she said she’ll look into it right away.

Yes. Dr. Towfigh should be alerted and have her web person fix. The site has totally gotten slammed with spam. Maybe I’ll message her on Twitter.

ah ok thanks. i was afraid i’d fast forwarded through it.

did you happen to address our question above? i listened to i think about 98% of the interview but didn’t catch it. just wanted to make sure i didn’t miss it.

As mentioned, I will likely have my mesh (progrip) removed in the future by Dr. Belyansky. He does not intend to replace it with any mesh during removal surgery and has suggested that for the most part the original hernias he sees when removing robotically placed mesh have been scarred in with a ‘scar plate,’ and the chance of future recurrence is…[Read more]

though i am now considering the possibly benefit of an MRI now given some of my symptoms first, just to be sure.

this was great. really enjoyed listening to this, and very informative. still considering mesh removal (had to put on hold for obvious reasons) with dr. belyansky and feel better about doing it in the future give my two plus years of discomfort (though still shocked my case falls into the tiny percentage of people with difficulty given it was…[Read more]

Also meant to mention these doctors that Dr. Belyansky suggests besides himself:

Dr. Yuri Novitsky (New York)
Dr. William “Bill” Meyers (Pennsylvania)

Dr. Belyansky is wonderful. I’m considering surgery with him in the fall. Consulted with him several times in person and on phone. His staff is also awesome. He’s arguably one of the very best at this, and most experienced. And you absolutely want that for such a major surgery. Other specialists rave about his technical skills. And his bedside man…[Read more]

dr. belyanksi has never had any of his removal patients lose a testicle yet. dr. towfigh explained that in experienced hands this was a very unlikely thing to happen. just one of those risks they want to make sure people are aware of. so i think with experienced surgeons it is rare or very rare. though i did just see a man on facebook who had his…[Read more]

all surgeons i have spoken with, including dr. belyansky, have indicated that the area being operated on is not at all close to the nerves involved with sexual function. there should really be no direct risk of impotency or erectile dysfunction with the removal surgery. a small risk of the surgery is potential loss of a testicle, but if you only…[Read more]

i’ve seen a number of studies that followed a variety of patients for quite a long time, and there seems to be a fairly big drop off in pain after about 3 years compared to 6 months or 1 year. doesn’t necessarily mean everything is perfect (though in some cases it might), but I do think for some it can take quite a while. so i wouldn’t necessarily…[Read more]

I’ll say that the regular pain and soreness for me did lessen quite a bit after a lengthy period of time – at around a year and eight months.

This is very helpful info. Confusing though as to why I have tightness and discomfort and pulling after a robotic mesh repair. Seems like that would be very unusual. Not much pain and soreness, though some. But mostly just foreign body stuff. Very frustrating and it’s making me very hesitant to get removal despite knowing it definitely must be the mesh.