I wanted to give a follow up to my last post. It is now almost 6 months since my surgery to remove the left side of the sling. The surgery was more invasive than originally thought, but went well. About one month after the surgery, I realized that I was pain free on my left lower flank. It has never returned. After about 3 months, my incontinence problems began to worsen (I was told this could happen). The Gyno-urologist advised that I could have a different procedure to help with this, but I am leery of having anything else done after my last experience. I'm now back to Poise pads. The Urologist who blew me off in the beginning, recently told an acquaintance that she probably wasn't experiencing sling issues, (her symptoms were similar to mine but no mesh protrusion, yet...). I told her that I firmly believe that unless a Dr. has experience with this, they probably won't recognize it and to get to someone who does FAST before it worsens. I do understand that the incidence of this happening with the BioArc sling is less common, but it DOES happen. I'm proof. I would advise anyone considering this procedure done to make sure that the doctor is experienced in placing this AND in removing it if necessary. ASK if they have ever removed one, or know of a physcian who has, just in case you develop problems. RUN if they deny knowing of any problems, it just proves that they do not have your best interests at heart. If the doctor doesn't discuss this with you honestly, and not just "oh, by the way", they aren't doing their job. I had more information on what could go wrong when I had a toenail removed! Final words, be informed, check out your doctor thoroughly, and if you are in a small area (as I am), go to a larger hospital if you can.
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I wanted to give a follow up to my last post. It is now almost 6 months since my surgery to remove the left side of the sling. The surgery was more invasive than originally thought, but went well. About one month after the surgery, I realized that I was pain free on my left lower flank. It has never returned. After about 3 months, my incontinence problems began to worsen (I was told this could happen). The Gyno-urologist advised that I could have a different procedure to help with this, but I am leery of having anything else done after my last experience. I'm now back to Poise pads. The Urologist who blew me off in the beginning, recently told an acquaintance that she probably wasn't experiencing sling issues, (her symptoms were similar to mine but no mesh protrusion, yet...). I told her that I firmly believe that unless a Dr. has experience with this, they probably won't recognize it and to get to someone who does FAST before it worsens. I do understand that the incidence of this happening with the BioArc sling is less common, but it DOES happen. I'm proof. I would advise anyone considering this procedure done to make sure that the doctor is experienced in placing this AND in removing it if necessary. ASK if they have ever removed one, or know of a physcian who has, just in case you develop problems. RUN if they deny knowing of any problems, it just proves that they do not have your best interests at heart. If the doctor doesn't discuss this with you honestly, and not just "oh, by the way", they aren't doing their job. I had more information on what could go wrong when I had a toenail removed! Final words, be informed, check out your doctor thoroughly, and if you are in a small area (as I am), go to a larger hospital if you can.
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