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Knee problems…

I have joints issue on the side of my hernia operation for 2 years already. I have worked with PT to adjust my pelvis alignment but not very effective. Along with that I have severe pain from my lower abdominal area. Probably mesh has folded and keeps pulling the muscles, which produce all of the myofascial problems.

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To Remove or Not to Remove?

Thank you for sharing your experience as that leads to a very important question of mesh removal. Should the decision making of mesh removal based on patient’s pain level or the fact of how well the mesh is in human body? If the mesh is balled up and we can detect it from MRI, but the patient’s pain level is not high enough, should the patient take the risk and remove the mesh?

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Groin hernia, no pain. Treatment?

Dr. Towfigh,

I don’t know if it is a good idea to fix groin hernia if patient has no discomfort. Myself was diagnosed with inguinal hernia two years ago and I had no discomfort at that time. I was suggested to fix it, and I did, with the consequence of severe and chronic pain after the surgery. Until now, I still don’t know why would I bother to do that and literally destroy my quality of life.

Net net, I think the rule of thumb is, the surgery should only be performed based on patient’s pain level and discomfort, along with physical examination to decide how bad it is and how urgent it needs to be fixed. Only the diagnosis of groin hernia shouldn’t be the reason for patient to get into the surgery.

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Survey! Re: Consultations with your Surgeon

I would absolutely pay $0.99 for that app.