For the last 10 years I have been suffering painful complications after mesh was implanted due to pelvic organ prolapse. This is not about the struggle I had to get the mesh removed (over 3 years ago) as it wasn’t removed fully and I still live with ‘some’ inside me. This is about the daily struggle I go through to try and access the care I need.
I now live with a prolapsed bowel, bladder and vaginal vault. I am currently attending continence services/physio to try and support my symptoms. Unfortunately I do not wet myself enough to receive nhs pads and have to purchase myself. I need to irrigate regularly to empty my bowels. My main struggle is to find out exactly how much mesh remains and find out where. I know through research that it hardens and migrates, yet I can’t get the scan I need to pinpoint the route of my problem on the NHS. I will have to travel to England and pay privately for it. I do not think this is good enough.
"Care received during mesh complications"
About: Biggart Hospital / Physiotherapy Biggart Hospital Physiotherapy Prestwick KA9 2HQ Crosshouse Hospital / Gynaecology Crosshouse Hospital Gynaecology KA2 0BE Heathfield Suite / Gynaecology Heathfield Suite Gynaecology KA6 6DX
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