"problems related to use of mesh"

In November 2002 I had surgery for a rectal and vaginal prolapse and removal of cysts on my ovaries also removal of endometriosis. Mesh was used to rectify both of my prolapses, and at no time was I given any information regarding any adverse affects. After the surgery I was aware of something sharp in my vagina and every time I went to the toilet I was aware of it. In January I had to go back into hospital as my body was rejecting the mesh. I had more surgery to "fix" it, I had chronic lower back pain and spotting. When I went for my check up and told the surgeon about my back ache, his comment was, oh you will as we stapled it to your lower spine as my muscles weren't strong enough after I had had a hysterectomy. I went on to have two more "repairs" before being told that I was a good candidate to have something called pelvicol used instead of the mesh. My Doctor had to write to the board to justify using this as if pelvicol is used they can only do one operation a day instead of dozens using the mesh. In December 2004 I had more surgery where my surgeon tried to remove more mesh unsuccessfully. I still suffer from lower back pain and have had spotting on and off for many years. I am still aware of the remains of the mesh and have some pelvic pain. I have developed varicose veins and have leg pain. On my last visit to the gynalogical clinic last year the Doctor could still feel the mesh. I wish that I had been told about the dangers of using mesh and after effects. Women facing surgery need to be given all the valid information. Since I first heard about all the problems with the mesh I have been quite angry and emotional. I know that I still have some of it inside of me and it scares me.