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Momof4, do you have any advice on a truss for women? Most of the time I don’t feel that I need one, but sometimes after a long day I feel it would help. Denim (stretch denim) jeggings also work well, but can’t wear those everywhere.
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Good Intentions, for those who have had mesh removed, what was done in its place? Is there resectioning of the colon involved? Or did you go elsewhere for a non-mesh repair? Thinking the site would be too large after removal to do non-mesh.
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Ddot14, I have not yet had surgery and did not call Dr. Szotek. I can’t find any information about him other than his own website. I’d like information that is unbiased.
Health issues of one of my children have put my own issues on hold. In the past year, my symptoms have not worsened and so I am still “watchful waiting”. Most days, I feel no discomfort, even after a long walk. Some days, the bulge is bigger at the end of the day; other days, not so much. It is completely reducible. I am now 7 years into watchful waiting and hoping that I can continue on this way for a while. What is the longest anyone has heard of staying with watchful waiting? Can I just continue to live with it as-is?
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Chaunce1234, thank you for those recommendations! I have been in “watchful waiting” for about 6 years, and am just now starting to get discomfort at the end of the day that makes it uncomfortable to take long walks or exercise. Earlier in the day, no problem. I would like to find someone who does non-mesh and has extensive experience operating on women (Momof4, your situation is exactly my concern), since I have allergies and sensitivities that would make it more likely for me to have issues with mesh repair. I have looked at Dr. Szotek’s website, as he is closest to the Chicago suburbs. I plan on contacting his office. Is there somewhere on this forum where I can find patient reviews of specific doctors or surgery centers? Thank you!
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Ddot14, can you update us on whether you found a surgeon, and how the procedure went? I am a thin female with an IH, also looking for a non-mesh repair in the midwest, preferentially in the Chicago area. Family responsibilities make traveling extremely difficult.