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Thousands of women who had a vaginal mesh or bladder sling implanted to treat pelvic organ prolapse have experienced severe internal injuries, urinary problems and other complications as a result of problems with the medical devices, which may actually provide no real benefit over other methods of treating pelvic organ prolapse.

STATUS OF TRANSVAGINAL MESH LAWSUITS: Cases have been filed throughout the United States by women who experienced complications as a result of the negligent design of a vaginal mesh pelvic support system, and lawyers are continuing to review new vaginal mesh lawsuits.

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Complications from transvaginal mesh may cause severe injuries.

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Vaginal Mesh / Bladder Sling Lawsuits

Complications from transvaginal mesh may cause severe injuries.

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OVERVIEW: Vaginal mesh, which is also referred to as a bladder sling, hammock or pelvic mesh, is a surgical product that is commonly implanted into the vaginal area to prevent pelvic organ prolapse (POP), which can occur in women after childbirth or surgery. Pelvic organ prolapse causes the womb to fall into the vaginal area, which can also lead to the bladder and bowels slipping out of place and putting pressure on the vagina, causing considerable pain and discomfort, as well as urinary incontinence in some cases.

Lawsuits over vaginal mesh implants allege that negligent designs increase the risk that women may suffer severe complications, physical pain and suffering, deformity and the need for additional corrective surgery. In addition, the FDA acknowledged in July 2011 that there is no evidence that vaginal mesh bladder sling surgery provides any greater clinical benefit than non-mesh surgeries.

VAGINAL MESH PROBLEMS: The FDA issued a statement about all vaginal mesh implants in July 2011, indicating that the agency has received thousands of reports of complications after the bladder sling mesh has been implanted, and also warn of an increased risk of organs being punctured during the surgery to implant the devices. The FDA stated that a review of studies and other literature appeared to show little to no health benefits.

Complications with vaginal sling implants reported by women include:

  • Infection
  • Erosion of the mesh into the vagina
  • Recurrences of prolapse
  • Urinary problems
  • Bowel, bladder and blood-vessel perforations
  • Injury to nearby organs
  • Pain during sexual intercourse

In many cases, transvaginal sling problems have required multiple surgeries to remove the mesh. Even after surgery, women may be left with permanent and disfiguring injuries.

In January 2016, the FDA announced it was reclassifying vaginal mesh as high-risk medical devices and that new and existing vaginal and transvaginal mesh meant to treat pelvic organ prolapse had to go through a premarket approval process.

In November 2017, Australia banned all transvaginal mesh products, indicating that their risks outweighed their benefits.

VAGINAL MESH LAWSUITS: As of October 2015, more than 70,000 complaints had been filed throughout the federal court system involving complications from vaginal mesh or bladder sling products. Most of the cases have been consolidated for pretrial proceedings as part of an MDL, or multidistrict litigation, with the cases centralized before U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin in the Southern District of West Virginia for coordinated discovery and early bellwether trials.

Seven different MDLs are currently centralized before Judge Goodwin, including all Bard Avaulta lawsuits, AMS vaginal mesh lawsuits, Boston Scientific pelvic mesh lawsuits, Ethicon Gynecare mesh lawsuits, Coloplast sling lawsuits. Neomedic mesh lawsuits, and Cook Surgisis Biodesign mesh lawsuits.

A series of bellwether trials are being held in each of the MDLs to help the parties gauge how juries may respond to certain evidence and testimony that is likely to be repeated throughout the litigation. The preparation and outcomes of these early trials are designed to facilitate a possible vaginal mesh settlement agreement that could resolve cases without the need for thousands of trials to be held throughout the country.

While some manufacturers have settled thousands of these cases, tens of thousands more remain unresolved.

Tags: AMS Vaginal Mesh, Bladder Sling, Surgical Mesh, Transvaginal Mesh, Vaginal Mesh, Vaginal Sling
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195 Comments

Carla
This is the frist site I have found that have women that have had surgery back as far as I have. I had my bladder sling put in in 2003 at the same time as I had my hysterectomy. I had pain and leaking from the first day. I had never leaked before the surgery but the doctors said I would have problem if it was not done.Now wear heavy pads all the time. The second surgery was in 2005 to remove rope like scaring in the vaginal wall. This was suppose to end the pain, that did not happen. I was told to live with it that nothing could be done. It has just gotten worse over the years. When the warning came out, I thought it was to late for me. But thanks to my family telling me to look into it. I started to do research and got into touch with a lawyer who took my case. That was two month ago. It was getting so I could not set and more pain, so went back to the same doctor. I just went in to get the sling taken out ten days ago the doctor who put it in said he could do it. He cut me open and told by my sister not me that he could not find it. He will not talk to me. Still in the same pain. But finding a lot more imformation I wish I had known about before a week ago. One thing is not very many doctors can remove them. Still looking with hope.
Mary
I had a permanant bladder lift mesh sling and wall reconstruction between vagina and colon in 05. I didn’t have urge incontinence at the time only some stress incontinence. Since the surgery I have urge incontinence with no control. Wear pads everyday and have accidents where the pads don’t work. Never go anywhere unless I know where the bathrooms are. I am going to have another surgery to clip the mesh sling so it takes pressure off the uretha. This is just the beginning. There will be other surgeries to try and fix all this. I am also on a vaginal cream. Didn’t know about this until I recently saw info on TV regarding this. I wish everyone the very best. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Theresa
I too have the same problems as many of u women on here. My sling was implanted in 2008 & a cystocele repir done. The bladder sling has failed & caused my bladder to drop again causing another cystocele. I am scheduled for a 2nd surgery in the morning 3-23-2012, I contacted a lawyer from the advertisement & the immediately started sending me out papers to sign & questionaires, My advice too all of u is to contact an attorney over this class action lawsuit, Dont know about the statute of limitations but if u file before they take it too court then they should take ur case & add u in their lawsuit…The more people they get, the more money they make…It’s worth a shot & never give up even if we have to start a petition to get the statute of limitations changed for cases like ours…God bless u all, my thoughts & prayers are with you…
nancy
i had surgery about 2011 april and how do you no u got the wrong one there are alot of different kinds out there so far i am good it actully fixed my prombles and i am doing great
GAYNELL
I HAVE A MESH SLING DONE BECAUSE MY BLADDER WAS FALLING OUT AND DIDNT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH LEAKAGE UNLESS I COUGHTED AND NOW MY BLADDER HAS SPASSAMS AND I LEAK ALL THE TIME,HAVE TO WEAR PADS ,GOING BACK TO DR TOMORROW TO SEE WHAT CAN BE DONE.
Sue
I had the surgery in 2008 and have in the past 3 months been in severe pain. I ended up at the ER where they did CT scan. They could not find anything but the pain continued. There are days in which the pain stops me in my tracks. I have had several appointments with my OBGYN, he referred my to another OBGYN who does these surgeries. He did a cystogram and advised me that the mesh had shrunk instead of stretching and was pressing in on the left side of the uretha narrowing the opening. He suggested trying to stretch the mesh back out which I understand is very very painful. If he cant stretch it he will go in and cut it. This is terrible, if he cuts it I will be back to urinary incontinence which is crazy after all the pain I have been through. We deserve better than this and I believe they should be held responsible.
sheila
I had a rectocele and a cystocele in May 2006.Dr used Surgipro Mesh and Tutoplast Dermis for the surgery. I developed Lichen Sclerosus after the surgery. Sex life has not been the same since, the Dr said he had to take me up some which has caused painful sex ! my skin is so thin from I guess the Lichen sclerosus that i bleed every time it is very uncomfortable for me. I also have a smell i did not have before. I did contact one attorney they said they could not help me and that they suggest if i intend to pursue it further i should do so expeditiously, as time to file is limited, but did not give me a statute of limitation. Dr also put me on Premarin cream has not helped much.I’ve back to the Dr. a few times always says looks good , but what else would you expect them to say !!!! thanks for listening
Cathy
I had my sling put in January 2005 and one year later I went to my ob and I told him I could smell myself it was terrible I was taking bathes 3 and 4 times a day and could not stop stinking I was so embarrassed becaused I felt like if I could smell it everyone else could too so while I’m telling him this he’s telling me that he could in fact smell it. and he told me my sling eroded into my vagina. I asked him what do I do about that he told me to go back to my Dr. that did it and tell him ,I asked him if he would do it in the office or what he told me NO you have to do it as an outpatient surgery and the only way to fix it is to cut the erosion away .When I went to the Dr.that done it he told me to put premarin cream down there once a day and come back in 2 months when I left there I was in tears I called my husband and said I can’t beleave he wants me to smell like this for another 2 months if it was his wife he would be fixing it now I called a lawyer and they basicly told me no Dr. wants to go after another Dr. not knowing it was the sling . So I got on the phone to many Dr. and in less then 2 weeks I had 2 appointments with 2 Drs.and in one month I got the bad part cut out and then had to have it done again now it hurts to have sex I still leak and now when I go to the bathroom it’s like a shower like you would put you’r finger on the hose to make it go farther and it goes all over it’s great,NOT! I sure didn’t count on all this. And just like the others asked I would like to know what the statute is . Because I don’t think there should be any either. When I tried I was going to go after the Dr. not knowing , so that being said we are not drs. or lawyers. thank you and good luck to all of us.
Elizabeth
I had the surgery about 4 or 5 years ago and have NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS. My surgery was performed by a Uro-Gynacologis and I couldn’t be happier. I would recommend consulting a physician trained in this speciality. Everything went smooth and those days of wet pants are gone. I am not sure of the particular device my surgeon used and perhaps that had something to do with it. Get a good doctor that knows what they are doing and you should be fine. A good doctor will share the risks too and it is a personal decision you have to make. For me, having just escaped wearing pads one week out of a month, I sure didn’t want to start wearing them everyday. My UTI’s have not increased and have never had e coli. Just wanted to state my honest opinion of what my experience has been.
julia
I had mesh implanted in 2010 for urinary incontinence, and 5 months later started having problems with bladder infections and pelvic pain. I went to an ob/gyn, who told me it was my mesh coming undone, and that it needs removed and replaced, which will take at least 2 surgeries, with no guarantees it will even work. Now I am divorced, and have no medical insurance. I have hired a lawyer, but they really aren’t much help. This makes me angry, because there are so many other women who are suffering, and have no insurance through no fault of their own. I have always believed the less government intrusion in our lives the better, but now I think myself and many other women need the governments help. I am only 51, but now feel like the intimate part of my life is over.
sneakz
my question is has any of you recieved any money from the recall? for pain and suffering? I have been suffering pain since my sling surg in 2009. I am going to have it removed hopefully soon. I am in soo much pain. I just found a lawyer to sue the company ….
vicki
Ladies I see that several of you have mentioned having UTI’s, well so have I, I thought, but the last time that I went to my GP he decided to have the urine tested for bacteria, because of the results were the same as the last to urine test. When the test came back I had NO bacteria-but still have blood (white & red cells) in my urine. Look it up, its a result of bladder damage (trauma). Will post if I find out anything further. My uro is going to do test but he thinks the mesh is cutting into my urethra. Have a nice day!
Kelly
In 2001 I had to have a partial hysterectomy with my bladder fixed as I had 1st going into 2nd degree prolaplse and my bladder was right behind it. I’m not sure what was used, I believe he called it a tack or sling, but don’t remember. I continued to have problems that just got worse over the next several years with leaking and heaven forbid I coughed or laughed. My PCP sent me to a urologist and he confirmed it had gotten lax or possible come loose so in 2008 I had a bladder sling using mesh to correct the problem. Ever since I have felt it’s too tight and had pain in my lower right pelvic side and now when I have to go, if I wait too long I take a chance on not making it. Somehow I don’t think this is normal and after reading some of these comments I know it isn’t. I’ve also had several UTI’s, especially the first few months after the last surgery and off and on since then. Thank you everyone for sharing your stories. It makes me feel a little better.
Kathy
My mother would have been 90 on 12/21 of this year. Right now, she is in the process of dying in a Nursing Home after complications arose due to vaginal and bowel tears which were causing bowel movements to come through her vagina and even in her urine. She developed a severe infection that put her in the hospital. Her doctor did not recomment corrective surgery at her age and with her other health problems. Therefore, as her children, we are and have been watching her die a very slow painful death. When she was younger, she had the procedure to hold up her vagina and we as her family now believe with our whole hearts that caused the tears and consequential long suffering and eventual death of our mother.
Sheila
Feb. 14, 2005 I had a complete hysterectomy and my bladder suspened. I do not know how it was done. I am thinking when the doctor came in he said he used mesh, but not really sure I was medicaided. In the last year I have been having pain, sometimes don’t know when I have to pee until I am leaking, it really hurts when having sex, and sometimes have sharp pain. I thought that my bladder was falling and have not said anything to doctor because did not want to be cut on again. I have deceided that if it will stop I will let them cut me again.
felicia
I hade a hysterectomy in 2005 and a bladder sling as well and i my self was having alot of problems with going to bathroom alot and some times it just runs out and i cant help it have went to doctor and nothing they can do but i also have a under size bladder and a blaader disease called inerstitial cystitis.I also have lower back pain and blood in urine and alot of ut inf. pain with sex and lower pelvic pain and i lay around all the time and my kids dont understand why and after all this i have been reading i am also starting to think that i am in the same boat as you all.
Treena
I had a complete hysterectomy in 2008 with bladder repair using mesh. I then had surgery to remove part of my colon from diverticulits in 2010.I have had pain since my hysterectomy. I went back to the Dr who did the colon surgery because of pain and he said it should subside. I’m now wondering if it because of the mesh used.
Bernice
I had a bladder sling inplanted in 2001 and in 2011 it needed to be replaced again. For the most part, the sling was a success until this year. When the operation was done the first time I had lots of pain. The operation was not painful this time around. I was told that he used “elastics” this time to hold up the mesh from before. It’s been in me since June of 2011 with no problems. I just “passed” my last doctor visit on Oct. 24, 2011.
Kim
I had a bladder sling procedure done in 2007. It was a outpatient surgery and after getting home and waking up.. I noticed i could no longer use my left leg. I had to go to physical therapy and had extreme pain. My doctor claimed it was awollen muscle. I later found out that a nerve had been injured. I have gone to so many doctors no longer work and now am on disability. I went through a malpractice lawsuit. The doctor was found not at fault. I worked full time and it destroyed my life at one point. I was given pain medication. I am amazed at how many women have had the same surgery and are hurt. I hope that the manufacturers will be found at fault. One good thing that did come out of this is that I have already done the ground work for the manufactures putting blame on the doctors. I hope I can not only help myself but many women out there. Hang in there!!!
Candy
I had my sling done in 2006. Bladder is way worse and just does it’s own thing if I cough, laugh. run. jump or even just stand up. Pain during sex, constant pelvic pain, feel pain all the time in lower area. Boston Scientific- Lynx is what I have in me. When I went to my Dr. she checked my blood, etc. everything was perfect, and she shrugged it off as being depressed and percribed me an anitdepresant. I AM NOT DEPRESSED. I just don’t feel well. I am 41 not over weight (136lbs). My husband and I have seperated over this twice. In 2009 the bleeding was so bad they removed my cervix and uterus but that did not help the pain and discomfort. I go to a Urogynecologist next week. I am scared. I feel like something is constantly stabbing me in my pubic area. I go to the bathroom and I lean over to be sure my bladder is empty, I stand up, get dressed and I pee all over the floor. I am so upset. I closed my store because of this. I just stay at home now, I feel like no one will listen or help. I feel like my life is over and I just want it out.
melinda
i received a partialhysterectomy and a bladder sling names spark in aug 2005 after the surgery my doctor had informed he he had accidently stabbed a hole in my bladder during the surgery i have noticed in the past 4 years of vaginal pain i keep urinary tract infections and its so painful during sex i have to stop i had never put 2 and 2 together till i read this is it possable the sarks is caused this and do i have a chance to do something about it
Cathy
I am in total disbielf over these comments…..it’s so nice to know I am not the only woman out there. Especially when you bring in the sexual side affect too. My husband is as frustrated as I am. Sex has even been painful for him and even at one point he ended up with a cut on…well you know what. I guess we are in need of answers.
Christy
Sharon, I just read your post and comments to me, and I just wanted to thank syou for your message of hope. You have no idea how much it means to me! I did find a lawyer who is at least going to try, and that in itself is a Godsend. You are right of course, I on’t give up. I ran into this site again as I was once again searching for any information I can find. It was from this site that I acquired an attorney! Also, for those of you who are asking questions, try googling TruthinMedicine.com (I think that is the name.) It is a great site for all of us suffering the ramifications of mesh related injuries, run by a woman who also experienced horrible results. She has taken it to the next step and is trying to give us a place to go to learn more and take action. My only reservation was the attorney associated with the site did not even bother to respond, no doubt due to the dates and/or mesh type, but it would be kind, if nothing else, to respond to women even if they don’t want that woman as a client. Billing hours should sometimes take a back seat to human interaction that may indeed save a life in and of itself. Despite that, I hope the site will help someone else here and Sharon, this is is my pass it on of your act of kindness. God Bless.
jennifer
I had a Hysterectomy and a Bard sling placed back in April 2008, I have been experiencing different things since then, lower pelvic pain, when I have to urinate if I don’t go within a few minutes it feels like my insides are falling out with lower belly pain. Having sexual intercourse I have pain with it 50/50 of the time & I also have notice as mentioned in above story having left hip swelling/pain.. Not sure if this is the same as anyone else but I know I am tired of running to the bathroom all the time. and rather or not this is the same case something needs done about this it’s driving me crazy.
Janet
Had surgery for bladder sling in August, 2008. Had the mesh inserted for prolapse. I prolapsed again in less than in year. Had sharp pain in my groin soon after and also trouble in rectum. Doctor told me that never happened before and I went for physical therapy for three months for these conditions. Still have troubles in both areas. Groin can get quite painful. Have had severe hip problems in one hip and saw orthopedic doctors who can’t find anything wrong. Am always in pain. I thought it was the position they had me in during surgery. I am so uncomfortable all the time and don’t know what to do. Now, after hearing about this, realize it must be due to the mesh.
Michele
Had sling implanted in 3/2008 and have had pain right from the start. Have had revision surgery and numerous procedures to try to deal with the pain ever since. Just found a lawyer Brandi law group in San Francisco to file a case on my behalf. As far a statue of limitations it depends on which state you are in but can also go but what state the company is located. Statue runs from when you knew or should have known there was a problem. Good attorney can argue you did not know until FDA came out with warning in July 2011. Don’t give up until you find an attorney. I don’t think there is even a $$ amount that can compensate for the pain and suffering as well as loss in quality of life woman have suffered. To find out what device was implanted you need to get your medical records and get the nurses perioperative report. In my case I had to ask for the paper records and not just the digital file. There were the stickers from the device that had name and lot number on a piece of paper. I pray for all of us to have some kind of return to a normal life, health and happiness. Godspeed.
Larry
My wife has had nothing but problems with all of the same stuff im reading here. They had better be responsible to all of these people who have suffered. I know that my wife has been falling apart at the seams and had no idea that is was related to this product. We can lobby our Gov for action. Statute of limitations My rearend!!!!! we”ll just see about that. Dont forget people we serve a big God!
Terry
After reading some of the enties above , I couldn’t help but notice many had questions in relation to several different conditons they have experience , from hysterectmys to pelvic prolapse and so forth , I too experience a terrible situation that started out as an outpt. procedure to Major surgery . I was to have a Lap. Burch procedure , But as the Docter inserted the needle it broke and punctured my bladder , A ceserean cut was made in order to find the obvious defective needle that broke , and to repair the damge to my bladder. I read one entry someone asking if there was a statue of limitations. And there probably is , What I don’t understand is we can spend alot of our precious time arguing our point. What I noticed here is many have questions regarding their experiences , yet I see no answers to these questions , How is one to learn , if no answers are available for one to learn. Until anything changes we are just calling on deaf ears. Come here to state your complaints. I just had to put that out there.
Mary Lou
I am so sad to be in such pain. I had a urethra sling in 2009 and since, all I have is UTI’s. It seems like I have one every week. I have taken many types of antibiotics and it goes away but as soon as I stop taking antibiotics, I get an UTI again. The sling did stop some of the leakage but I still do leak some. It is aggravating. I wish I had read more about this. I would have never done this if I had known more about the complications. I have asked my doctor to take it out and he just says he cannot. I wish everyone well and pray for health.
Karin
OMG! This is unbelievable! I had a prolapse surgery in Sept of 2010. Since then I’ve had SEVERE pain this entire year. My stomach is swollen and looks like I’m 7-8 months pregnant. I have deep pain on each side of my pelvis, inner thigh pains & vaginal pain with/without intercorse.They SAID I had inerstitial cystitis (bladder disease) but that has gotten better. I was sent to Baylor clinic in Houston and was told the inner lining of my vagina is turning white and the tissue is thin and eroding. Of course the doc’s say it’s just hormonal (from a hysterectomy 20 years ago). I’ve had an upper GI and am about to have a colonoscopy. The doctors look at me like I’m nutty when they see the amount of pain I’m in and they can’t find anything wrong. I saw an add on TV about the mesh and started doing some research. I got my operative report and found out I had American Medical Systems (IntrPro) Polypropylene Y-Sling implanted and I’m not sure if this type is even considered one of the mesh products that cause problems but am very curious. I also would like to know what the statute of limitations are for this. I think if we are all in the same boat and are disqualified for time frames then we need someone to fight for us in D.C. This is a NOT a quality of life. I can’t work and am in bed or on the sofa in loose fitting pants all day and night. My family feels so helpless because they don’t know what to do for me. I wish you all well and am in awe of how many women are out there with these same problems.
Diane
I had a hysterectomy/vag.TVT sling in Jan. 2004. went in for revision of sling in Feb.2004. The sling has eroded into my vaginal wall. More has eroded though the years. Have not been able to have intercourse with my husband for 7yrs. What makes me mad is the doctor makes me feel like it’s my fault or in my head. Someone please help us.
Kami
I also have had problems for years and now until I had a total blockage of my bowels and ended up in ER and my Gastrologist sending me to have a very unpleasant defagram. “That is what I said” what is that. Not pleasant at all but found out I have a recto-seal problem and everything has dropped from my Hysterectomy from 2004. That is what was causing my numbness in my legs and arms. Sharp pains all the time. Loss of work, sleep, etc. Dr. originally said surgery would be worse. How much worse can it be.
susan
I had prolapse . they removed hystorectomy , Other docters sd they will go in after and use robote to do vaginal sling .They didnt while open they did the sling ,I have had nothing but problems the urologist sd cause I cant go to the bathroom I had to use medical powder daily . I dont sleep but 2 hrs a night if im lucky . at least 10 times to the bathroom night .I went back to my medical DR . who advised me if I hadnt come in extream pain and no sleep by bowls would have collapsed from the medicine and I would be on a bad for life . The sleep they cant seem to cure ambutol nothing works , Always constant stomach pain have to watch what I eat all the time ,Life is not the same and I really need help ,this urogogist changed my hole life ,Its been 1 yr of hell.
Jane
I have sharp pains in that area and I stay nausiated and shakey all the time. I thought it was my meds but now I am have dark discharge with blood in it. It is freaking me out a little. I am having other symptoms also. In July 2011 I had a complete hysterectomy and vag sling. What do I do and how do I find out if this is what is causing me all the problems?
VICKIE
I HAD MY SURGERY ABOUT 4 -5 YEARS AGO WHAT IS THE STATUE OF LIMITATION
Ginny
I am very disappointed in the FDA’s decision to left the existing vaginal sling products stay on the market. It is like another slap in the face from yet another gynecologist. I had surgery almost 3 years. Hysterectomy/vaginal sling. Nothing but problems. Would like one day not to be constantly aware of the problem. Tape revision from protrusion, groin pain, steroids shots, every cream known to man and no relief, no sex, no quality of life. FDA…”How Many More People Have to Suffer?”
Sally
But exactly WHAT IS THE TIME FRAME allowed before the statute of limitations is up? I can’t find the specific answer anywhere online. I had my sling surgery in early 2008…..is my time frame to do something up?
michelle
ive had the perm sling a few years ago and they told me that it was perm and nothing else could be done after the surgery if it doesnt work and it dont.i still leak,have painful intercourse,lots of bad headaches and dizziness,i myself no longer have insurance and cant go see a doctor so guess im in the same boat as all of you,
patricia
I had t sling surgery in 2005. I had complications of scar tissue in vagina area. Had bladder spasms, Also sore all the time. Now at this time I am having a lot of pain down there. Went to the dr. he said back of bladder has fallen. He said I need another surg. This has been nothing but pain and problems for me.
Sharon
I cannot belive the women out there that have recently became Knowledgeable from TV and recent advertisement, concerning the Surgical Mesh and Sling repair complications , cannot file a law suit beause of the statutes of limitations, or rules of discovery. We have had to live for years with pain and sufferings, and the wrong diagnosis from doctors, because we could not place a name to the many complications this surgical mesh caused. My problems, were urinary incontinence, urine infections, blood in urine, and later severe Gastrotestinal problems, the doctors never diagnois this problem as Mesh complications are POP repair with mesh,(Pelvic Organ Prolapse) my problems did not just start, it took years of being misdiagnois. So Christy, please continue to do research, and for all the women out there, the internet have a lot of vauable information concerning complications of Mesh repair,( Pop), Transvaginal repair, so do not give up! Do not give up until there is no more” Hope,”even if you belive you may not ever have a life again, I belive in God and his Blessings and let God fight this travesty for all of us, who have suffered this criminal injustice. I will continue searching the internet as long as im breathing, and mentally and physically able,to find out, how and what company allowed this product to destroy our bodies, in such away we no longer live a healthy and sexual life again.Thank God ! this procedure is now exposed, hopefully this will prevent our grandaughters from being in the dark! and they will know how to ask questions and dicuss this procedure with their doctors, and their lives will not be ruined.
Christy
I had mesh used to repair a complete rectal prolapse and pelvic prolapse in 2000. Though the surgeon could find “no problems” I bled and had horrible infection draining and experience severe swelling and pain until 2003 when I was finally able to get a diagnosis of recurrent pelvic prolapse and insurance approval to repair it. Following THAT surgery, I again failed to heal and increasingly became unable to function. The severe pain returned immediately, as well as the drainage of blood and infection. In fact, I was anemic from the blood loss, and began to live on pain medication. Neither the surgeons or my gastroentrologist could figure out what was going on, and my insurance had decided to not pay for the preapproved aforementioned surgery, and as a result I could not get coverage for any further follow-up. In 2009 I had a colonoscopy that clearly showed something terribly wrong so my gastroenterologist sent me to a surgeon to see if he would remove my colon to see if it would heal since, in her estimation, I had no quality of life. He failed to tell me about the FDA warning from 2008, and said to return to the hospital where I had the repair. which of course was impossible since those surgeons (a team) had assured me they could find nothing wrong. To this day, I continue to experience all of the same symptoms. 8000 mg. of penicillin a day and pain medicine keep me alive, but I can no longer work and have lost everything. With the publicity of this last warning, I was shocked to see all of my symptoms explained by a defective product. I’m sure it will be next to impossible for me to regain any of my losses, or even future surgeries, though pre-existing conditions of excessive scar tissue have made it impossible to get coverage. This is a travesty. These products were defective and are destroying our bodies and lives, and yet, because of statutes of limitations or rules of discovery, we may not ever have a life again. These laws need to be changed, and these companies, at least those who did not test their products, should be held accountable; to not act on their mistakes in downright criminal. Do Not Have This Surgery – Mesh is hell.
BEV
I had the mesh implant put in ,in 2010 with a simple it may or maynot work… On august 16,2011 was having Some mesh removed by a uro specialist as out patient follow up appt. on sept.8,2011 to discuss my options… i have many symptoms as well as suffering and don,t know what to think…. I feel your pain and suffering ….
Anjanette
I had a total hysterectomy with a&p repairs using Avalta mesh and bladder sling in Jan 2007. Had 3 additional surgeries in may,aug.,and sept 2007 for erosions. Out of work for 11 months.In constant pain plus many more problems to list. I contacted lawyers in 2008 before fda comments and no one was interested. Recently was the first I heard of FDA warnings and been told due to statue of limitations I probably can’t sue. I tried before statue of limitations was up it is not my fault that no one would take my case.I’m sorry but I think there should be no statue of limitations cause its been 4 yrs and still dont feel right and gave up on doctors. Three yrs was enough. Is there any way to get compinsated for my pain and suffering??????
Linda
vaginal sling lot #0304081-07 I had my surgery in 2004 and in 2007 one side of the sling ripped and my gynecologist had to go in and cut off the sling..it was horrible pain..no anesthia..did it in the office..later on in 2008 the other side ripped and caused a very bad infection that caused me to have culitis..which erupted in such a bad absess on the outside of my pelvic area I was bedridden for two weeks..since then the bladder sling is peeling away from the bladder and I am bleeding on and off…I have bladder incontinence..and I went and picked up my medical records and found out to my disbelief that during surgery they had TWO incidence of 2 light cords and 2 camera failures during surgery…Dr Notes state that Visulization was limited…EXTREMELY…EXTREMELY her comments in the surgery notes..but they went through with the the placement of the sling and she states at the end of her notes that they will observe the patient..Visualzation was limited and extremely , extremely poor the placement of the mesh was carefully checked as much as possible, and the lights and cameras were changed twice during the surgery..patient was closed up and observed. NOW my Dr.. says there really isn’t anything else she can do for me and the chances of the bladder sling continue to peel away from the bladder are great and there could be ongoing damage to my outer part of my bladder..NOW I don’t have health insurance anymore..I am 56 years old and will have to live with this problem the rest of my darn life!!!
rose
i had surgery about 5years ago.having lots of e-coli uti”s.after having a historectomy several years earlier.as far as i know only mesh sling was used for the uritha.my gyn did some minimal work on other female parts.two years later i was in female prolapse,and was sent to have surgery with female prolapse surgery specialist.it has only been since march,4,2011,and i have had 4 uti’s.all e-coli.burning ,pain.nauseau,headaches,and dizzyness.i do not have a lawyer,did not know this could be causing my problems.checking with the hospital where i had mesh put in,to get my records,and find out what type was used?i am so greatful i saw this on tv.it really started making sense.as i am a person wth many allergies,i cannot take any of the meds that clear up this type of uti.i have to go to the hospital to get three infusions of rocephin.a very painful,and expensive cure.will be talking to dr.after i find out what he used.
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