I had a colon perforated on May 28 this year. It was an emergency surgery on Sunday night. They cut through my navel where a mesh was installed 18 years ago. I have a stoma on my right side that has become a parastomal hernia. The mesh they cut through had a lot of adhesions, and the one mesh became two meshes. The two meshes rub when I move, causing a lot of pain. The mesh is also rubbing against the stoma that is protruding out of my right side. I've asked my docs if this can cause a rupture. They won't answer. They are nonverbal about the pain caused by the mesh. Has anyone experienced mesh pain from a pre-existing surgery? I had no idea I had adhesions until one of the home nurses read me the surgery notes. But she refused to read it once she saw that I was asking about lawsuits.
Why Join MeetAnOstoMate?
First off, this is a pretty cool site with 33,627 members. Get inside and you will see.
It's not all about ostomy. Everything is being discussed.
Many come here for advice or to give advice 🗣, others have found good friends 🤗, and there are also those who have found love 💓. Most of all, people are honest and truly care.
Privacy is very important - the website has many features that are only visible to members.
Create an account and you will be amazed.
Advertisement
Hollister
Ostomy surgery is stressful both for the patient and the caregiver, and creates a major life change for both people in a relationship.
Learn how to care for your loved one, while still taking care of yourself.
Learn how to care for your loved one, while still taking care of yourself.