marty
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My friend has Bard Ventralex!
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My question: is there a good nutritional source for collagen to improve surgical outcome? My friend does not smoke, but has been ill since mesh implant in 2013 and is 58-years old. My friend belongs to an HMO. A few months ago his doctors asked for a list of types of non-mesh hernia repair surgery. I put together a list of the types I could find on-line as well as a list of surgeons who do those types of surgery. The HMO informed him that they are bringing in a surgeon who is experienced with Desarda and are weaning him off steroids in preparation for mesh removal surgery. He may be ready for surgery by August 31.
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Thank You! He is in Northern California and is eager to have the mesh removed. He has sent a DVD of his medical history to a couple of mesh removal surgeons, and has heard back from Dr. William Brown. Dr. Brown seemed very interested in his case. He is the one who sent the link that it would be good to lose weight and stop the steroids before surgery to avoid complications. I think it would be good if he could be under a Dr. supervision if he is going to stop the prescribed steroids, even though they are making him even more miserable. To me, he does not seem all that fat. He actually seems more swollen. He continues to try to do his job as a general contractor and is positive and upbeat. His wife is afraid he is too easy going and that might be why he is not being taken seriously by the doctors. He is a third degree black belt and still has some core strength, but also has a lot of fatigue and is subject to uncharacteristic tripping and falling. He is also building my house, which he started in September. I told him I would like for him to finish my house, but that I do not want him to die in the process. Any suggestions for what he can do next are appreciated. He is willing to travel, but would love to find someone nearby.