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According to the op report it is only the plug that was used, no overlay. I know the surgeon I recently saw said there is a deep protrusion n my hernia area which may have been caused by previous surgery or something else.
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[USER=”935″]drtowfigh[/USER] The reason for the mesh plug removal, is the hernia plug is not working and loose. The plug moves when I cough. Use to physically feel it pop, but now just hernia pain.I have the op report, and only the plug is mentioned.
My hernia is back, buldge in my lower groin about 2×3 inches when standing, confirmed by cat scan. My pains are hernia related, not mesh, stomach bloating to the point I look pregnant with extreme pain after eating large meals or fatty foods, pain when coughing, etc. which has been exasperated since I have had bronchitis now for over four weeks. Its moving in the area, but not doing its job.
I have been told I need robotic DaVinci to put a 5×6 mesh between the muscles. The plug removal is so it will not cause any more damage since it is not in place. Also, the doctor would like to remove the plug during robotic to avoid opening me up again. (This will be my 5th open surgery in the area if he did)
Since I obviously made the wrong decision with my last repair (June 1019) I want to make the right one now. The mesh removal and then putting mesh deeper inside between the muscles does scare me some, but think its my only option…any insight would be appreciated.
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I think for me the issue is I have had four open surgeries,and a laparoscopic on my abdomen prior so Dr. are reluctant to open me again. From what I understand the mesh plug is not infected, which is good, just not stopping the hernia from coming through.