[Jhf1210]

I am now 16 months past my open ilingual surgery with as
much if not more residual pain post surgery. I’ve been able to participate in some strenuous activities without being incapacitated by the pain but wake up every day with some level of discomfort and outright pain. I’ve been through acupuncture, massage and rest with varying degrees of relief. I’ve even been to another University of Washington surgeon for a second opinion and been told that the history shows that the surgeon did what he would have done and that neither of them have had this experienced before. He indicated that mesh removal is painful 2 plus month recovery and likelihood of recurrence, pushing me toward not pursuing removal. The more I read, however, the more I’m convinced that I need to pursue a different course and not just hope that it will get better after waiting 16 months. For those who have had the removal surgery I’d like to find out if you have used a surgeon in the Seattle area and whether there are particular questions or decision points that tipped you over to the removal decision thanks