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Momof4 replied to the topic HerniaTalk **LIVE** Q&A with Dr Towfigh 11/10/2020 in the forum Hernia Discussion 2 months, 1 week ago
Fabulous as usual and on your birthday! What a gift HerniaTalk Live is to us. We are grateful for your help and the help of all your colleagues. Thanks to you we have Hope! 🥰
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Momof4 replied to the topic 16% pain across the board – open mesh hernia repair 2020 paper in the forum Hernia Discussion 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Addressing your statement that there are probably some situations that won’t see improvement without intervention, someone having a reaction to the mesh is one of those situations. Your body is in a constant state of inflammation and, in my case, debilitating pain! I am happy for those that get resolution without intervention. Every subsequent s…[Read more]
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Momof4 replied to the topic HerniaTalk **LIVE** Q&A with Dr Leo Treyzon 09/29/2020 in the forum Hernia Discussion 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Once again, a very informative talk with 2 very knowledgeable experts! Thanks to Dr. Towfigh and Dr. Treyzon for taking time to help those of us who are suffering and looking for the best help. Your kindness shows that you truly care about your patients.
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Momof4 replied to the topic HerniaTalk **LIVE** Q&A with Dr. Jan Willem Cohen Tervaert 09/15/2020 in the forum Hernia Discussion 4 months ago
It really was a fantastic and informative session, thank you! I really learned a lot pertaining to my situation and some of it helps me to make sense out of everything that is going on. I wish more doctors were on board! It really means a lot when a doctor really listens and believes what the patient is saying. We couldn’t make this stuff up, i…[Read more]
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Momof4 replied to the topic Re-absorbable meshes and chronic pain in the forum Hernia Discussion 5 months, 1 week ago
And thank you to Dr Szotek for the contribution and useful information!
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Momof4 replied to the topic Re-absorbable meshes and chronic pain in the forum Hernia Discussion 5 months, 1 week ago
The informative tele-health appointment sounds like a good idea, it can’t hurt! Get as much information as possible before making a decision on surgery and mesh v non-mesh. Your quality of life may depend on it. Best wishes!
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Momof4 replied to the topic Incisional hernia suggestions and concerns in the forum Hernia Discussion 5 months, 1 week ago
I disagree with the statement that Polypropelene can’t be rejected! You can have an allergic reaction and/or foreign body response to mesh. I know because it has happened to me with 2 different materials, both synthetic. It has caused lots of suffering and health problems (still is)! Dr. Towfigh has offered her opinion and advice concerning such i…[Read more]
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Momof4 replied to the topic Best surgeons for mesh removal? in the forum Hernia Discussion 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Yes, I agree with the comment about cutting nerves. I had a Lap triple neurectomy and asked specifically if there were any side effects in addition to the numbness and was told none. Doctors and patients alike now know that is not the case. There is some motor component to those nerves, especially when the neurectomy is performed laparoscopically.…[Read more]
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Momof4 posted a new activity comment 7 months ago
I just saw this. Thank you for the reply to my questions about Dr. Ramshaw. I watched the live session with Dr. Ramshaw and thought his protocols sound like a good plan. One thing that has always perplexed me and my husband is the lack of a plan of care or intervention after these major surgeries I’ve had. We have often asked if there is a…[Read more]
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Momof4 replied to the topic Mesh removal and neurectomy in the forum Hernia Discussion 7 months ago
I know that a triple neurectomy causes laxity in abdominal wall. I was told no side effects besides sensory before I had it but told otherwise from Dr. Towfigh after the fact. I have bulging in the area.
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Momof4 replied to the topic HerniaTalk **LIVE** Q&A with Dr Bruce Ramshaw this Sunday 5/3/2020 in the forum Hernia Discussion 8 months, 2 weeks ago
I would really love to hear more about Dr. Ramshaw’s pre-hab and rehab protocols. I would do everything I can to optimize my chance for a successful removal and
non- mesh repair! Any chance you have this info or any way to get it? Thank you for your time on HerniaTalk Live! I’ve enjoyed the discussions.-
Hi, I am a previous patient of Dr. Ramshaw. I had a mesh implant for five years. Working was almost impossible because of the constant pain. Dr. Ramshaw was terrific. I made two trips to Tennessee. The first was an evaluation and outline of his protocols. The second trip was six months later. He removed my mesh and repaired the hernia. I stayed…[Read more]
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I just saw this. Thank you for the reply to my questions about Dr. Ramshaw. I watched the live session with Dr. Ramshaw and thought his protocols sound like a good plan. One thing that has always perplexed me and my husband is the lack of a plan of care or intervention after these major surgeries I’ve had. We have often asked if there is a…[Read more]
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Momof4 replied to the topic Reversing and Reconnecting nerves after neurectomy in the forum Hernia Discussion 8 months, 2 weeks ago
@julian
Any way you can be evaluated by Dr. Towfigh? If anyone can help you, she can (speaking from experience!). -
Momof4 replied to the topic Random posts in the forum Website Concerns 9 months ago
Now the posts are up to 13 pages. Anyone else see this?
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Momof4 started the topic Random posts in the forum Website Concerns 9 months ago
FYI- There are several pages of random posts that don’t apply to this forum. They have pushed the real forum back about 3 pages.
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Momof4 replied to the topic Reversing and Reconnecting nerves after neurectomy in the forum Hernia Discussion 9 months ago
Julian, so sorry to hear of your continued suffering. I hope you find answers. Don’t give up! #ItsNotJustAHernia it’s our lives! I pray that you find strength as you continue searching for answers.
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Momof4 replied to the topic HerniaTalk **LIVE** Q&A sessions in the forum Hernia Discussion 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Thanks for always looking for ways to help patients with hernias and/or mesh problems. As you know, We can use all the help we can get! I would love to contribute if appropriate. Stay well!
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Momof4 replied to the topic inguinal hernia mesh repair and allergies/urticaria in the forum Hernia Discussion 10 months, 3 weeks ago
I was tested twice, once while implanted with polypropelene mesh and once 6 months after removal, looking for a way to repair multiple recurrent hernias. The first time I had severe skin reactions to polypropelene and hybrid with some polypropelene. The second time, with a different allergist and with no mesh implanted, I didn’t react to the p…[Read more]
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Momof4 replied to the topic Just a thought….. in the forum Hernia Discussion 11 months ago
Just wanted to chime in since I’m one of the 10-15% (I think that number may truly be higher). I guess the reason that number seems so large to those of us suffering is because when there is a complication it is a life changing, a lot of times debilitating, complication. I’m hoping moving forward there are things that can be done to make that num…[Read more]
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Momof4 replied to the topic Watchful waiting? in the forum Hernia Discussion 11 months, 1 week ago
Alephy,
The statement on the UK site is false! While surgeon technique and skill definitely contribute to success it certainly isn’t the only factor when mesh causes problems or fails. I know Dr. Towfigh has said the percentage is small, but some people react to the mesh itself. You can have an allergic reaction or foreign body response (which m…[Read more] - Load More