[William Bryant]

I can’t find the post I saw but here’s another one about Simon Bailey

“I had the mesh for 3 years. Constant pain just like you. Did all the injections, nerve block, etc. Didn’t do anything of course.

Had me mesh removed with open surgery. Leaves a decent scar but not too bad. I’m pretty much a normal human being now.

I was like you scared to have a second surgery to ruin my life more… but I wish I had done it sooner because I missed out on years of my life.

Good luck and I hope it works out for you. Btw, dr. Bailey is no nonsense doctor that will only operate on you if he thinks he has a chance to make you better. “.

[William Bryant]

Hello Belgian lady, I haven’t had mesh removed but I have seen a good review for Simon Bailey who did someones mesh removal. This complimentary post was on a cycling or weigh lifting forum.

I’ll see if I can find it

[William Bryant]

Can I also ask Alan, if you don’t mind, are you in UK, like myself? How much do you estimate the total cost, if that’s not personal!

[William Bryant]

Thanks Alan. I appreciate the update, I’m sure Watchful will too… Hope it gets better.

[William Bryant]

Hello again Watchful, I remember reading someone else who said their pain was worse after, initially and for some weeks, I think that was a Desarda repair (less invasive too I think) but all was well eventually so fingers crossed.

Alan, who posts here and went to Dr Kang did say he had pain after for a few days or a week, I’m think that’s what he posted, I think that’s calmed or calming down too. I’m hoping Alan will post again.

Appreciate yours and his, and everyone else’s updates as that’s all we really have to go on.

[William Bryant]

Hello Watchful… I can see the reasons now, in your reply to Chuck.

It doesn’t sound like you are many days after surgery yet so give it time. I’ve read quite a few people who have had tissue repair with swelling and pain for months but it all subsides. Hopefully yours will.

Did you choose your surgeon by the way?

[William Bryant]

Thanks Watchful… But I can’t see the reasons for your choosing Shouldice below or under. I was hoping to see this..

I have read others saying the pain during recovery was the same as hernia pain prior to surgery.

[William Bryant]

Good update Watchful. I can empathise with the worry about pain aspect as it would make you very worried. Especially being so well informed.

Did they know you weren’t keen on cremaster cutting? And do you know if they did in your case?

Also did you choose the sutures or do they?

Sorry for all the questions! But one other, what made you choose Shouldice over Dr Kang for example?

Re the cold operating room… I had an operation years ago in UK and said to the people wheeling me in, it’s freezing in here. And they said bugs dont like the cold. Not sure if that’s why but it did strike me how cold it was… And no windows.

Glad you’re over worst, it’s a big blight to get over and I hope you continue to recover well.

Was food as bad as they say?

[William Bryant]

Is this a sign that mesh pain is being recognised at last?

It seems simple enough to evaluate and a study like this is long overdue. As is a register for the worst brands of mesh.

[William Bryant]

Thanks for update Alan. Hope pain continues to ease

[William Bryant]

Dr Kang does remove mesh, Chuck will know a bit more about whether Dr Kang can remove mesh no matter how it was put in or not as I think Dr Kang replied to Chuck on here about it.

Google Dr Kang Gibbeum hospital. That should get the contact details you need.

[William Bryant]

Hello Alan, appreciate the updates and I hope the pain subsides for you.

I seem to remember that some of Dr Kang’s other patients applied ice (like a pack of frozen peas) to area, that might help BUT check with Dr Kang first to see if it’s a good idea.

[William Bryant]

Thanks Alan, get some rest and I hope recovery is straightforward.

It’s good to have feed back from another Dr Kang patient. Appreciate it.

[William Bryant]

Was it local anaesthetic you had Alan?

[William Bryant]

I’ve read tissue repairs do take longer to recover from but not sure what progress should be after 4 months. I think some people say 6 months to a year. Whichever, I hope you improve, and soon.

Best wishes

[William Bryant]

Good luck Alan

[William Bryant]

Thanks, it will be good to have another surgeon on here, I’d noticed you’d joined the other day.

For overseas patients, what would you estimate cost and recommended duration of stay.

Also if a patient has any complications such as mild copd, mild prostate enlargement and possible metal allergy would local anaesthetic and prolene sutures be best?

[William Bryant]

Yes good for him bit doesn’t it more or less go along with what I posted that some meshes are better than others and mesh does work for some people.

[William Bryant]

Do you think he’ll go back there Mike?

[William Bryant]

Good luck Alan, hope all goes well. Would you be able to update us after the operation if and when you feel up to it as it would be a great help to many.

Not just the op but the flying etc..I’m in UK too and apprehensive about such a long flight but have provisionally got a Dr Kang repair in mind.

Salon what do you estimate the cost, all told, flights and hotel etc.

In the meantime hope it all goes well for you. Good luck