Sydney - places to stay, ease of travel and any helpful info
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It's a major issue around the world. It may seem like a mainly female issue due to the use of mesh in prolapse, incontinence and post-childbirth issues, however there are a significant number of men who are suffering with mesh complications. Their pain and problems are no less than the women suffering this. This stuff can migrate throughout the body, small pieces breaking off and getting into lung tissue etc. It can erode through nerves and other tissues and the list of complications go on.
This stuff wasn't properly tested in human trials. It's interesting that the subject of polypropylene use in water bottles has prompted the WHO to call for safety reviews but implanting polypropylene into our bodies is considered perfectly safe.
The fact that it's affecting many women, means that we are been dismissed as being hysterical and that the pain is all in our heads.
I've heard of folk having the stuff in for 18 years before having serious problems with it, so yes I would be concerned and remain vigilant for any sudden deterioration in your health. Some people have an instant reaction, others it come on more gradually. Certainly some people may never react to it.
There are people in Australia and NZ fighting the use of mesh. It's just starting to gather some momentum now with more litigation in the US against the manufacturers of mesh.
This stuff wasn't properly tested in human trials. It's interesting that the subject of polypropylene use in water bottles has prompted the WHO to call for safety reviews but implanting polypropylene into our bodies is considered perfectly safe.
The fact that it's affecting many women, means that we are been dismissed as being hysterical and that the pain is all in our heads.
I've heard of folk having the stuff in for 18 years before having serious problems with it, so yes I would be concerned and remain vigilant for any sudden deterioration in your health. Some people have an instant reaction, others it come on more gradually. Certainly some people may never react to it.
There are people in Australia and NZ fighting the use of mesh. It's just starting to gather some momentum now with more litigation in the US against the manufacturers of mesh.
Thanks for the advice.
Best of luck and hope the treatment goes well for you.
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I hope you remain in good health, I hate to read of others suffering with this.
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All the very best VS for your surgery. I agree with Dorothy...you will probably be glad of the 10 day rest/recovery period before you fly back to NZ.
Please keep in touch and let us know how you are getting on.
Please keep in touch and let us know how you are getting on.
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I shall keep you posted
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Thought this might be of interest https://www.theguardian.com/society/...lth-groups-say
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Thought this might be of interest https://www.theguardian.com/society/...lth-groups-say
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I noticed it was very focussed on women.
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No, really?
https://www.theguardian.com/society/...ullying-bosses
(I had endo in my 30s; thankfully nobody told me it was a psych issue. It was the Hashimotos a doctor in Sydney tried to give me anti-depressants for.)
https://www.theguardian.com/society/...ullying-bosses
(I had endo in my 30s; thankfully nobody told me it was a psych issue. It was the Hashimotos a doctor in Sydney tried to give me anti-depressants for.)
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So I arrived in Sydney on Wednesday evening, saw the consultant on Thursday afternoon and he did a thorough assessment of me. Then I was sent for a pelvic xray, ultrasound scan and a CT scan. This morning I had an MRI done and went back to the consultant this evening. He confirmed that I still have a femoral hernia, that the mesh can be seen, thankfully it has been sutured in and not stapled in. The latter makes the situation even worse apparently. He also noted a lump in my groin which could be due to the mesh. The xray showed that I have an unstable pelvis, with the left side being 1cm lower than the right. So he's recommended that I see a podiatrist too.
So I'm booked in for surgery on Monday. I'm so relieved that he's taking this mesh out. I'm knackered but happy. I did get upset this morning because I'm here on my own and desperately missing my OH. I'm meeting up with one of the people who told me about this Doctor tomorrow and I'm going to a Reptile Park so that will be good.
Sunday I'm heading down to Wollongong to see my friends.
As for Sydney, well I like it though I haven't seen very much so far. It's good a good vibe to it. Haven't decided whether I prefer it to Melbourne as yet. Certainly love around the Circular quay area. I shall return with the OH when I'm fully recovered for a proper look around.
Thank you Dorothy for your recommendation. This guy is the bees knees.
So I'm booked in for surgery on Monday. I'm so relieved that he's taking this mesh out. I'm knackered but happy. I did get upset this morning because I'm here on my own and desperately missing my OH. I'm meeting up with one of the people who told me about this Doctor tomorrow and I'm going to a Reptile Park so that will be good.
Sunday I'm heading down to Wollongong to see my friends.
As for Sydney, well I like it though I haven't seen very much so far. It's good a good vibe to it. Haven't decided whether I prefer it to Melbourne as yet. Certainly love around the Circular quay area. I shall return with the OH when I'm fully recovered for a proper look around.
Thank you Dorothy for your recommendation. This guy is the bees knees.
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So I arrived in Sydney on Wednesday evening, saw the consultant on Thursday afternoon and he did a thorough assessment of me. Then I was sent for a pelvic xray, ultrasound scan and a CT scan. This morning I had an MRI done and went back to the consultant this evening. He confirmed that I still have a femoral hernia, that the mesh can be seen, thankfully it has been sutured in and not stapled in. The latter makes the situation even worse apparently. He also noted a lump in my groin which could be due to the mesh. The xray showed that I have an unstable pelvis, with the left side being 1cm lower than the right. So he's recommended that I see a podiatrist too.
So I'm booked in for surgery on Monday. I'm so relieved that he's taking this mesh out. I'm knackered but happy. I did get upset this morning because I'm here on my own and desperately missing my OH. I'm meeting up with one of the people who told me about this Doctor tomorrow and I'm going to a Reptile Park so that will be good.
Sunday I'm heading down to Wollongong to see my friends.
As for Sydney, well I like it though I haven't seen very much so far. It's good a good vibe to it. Haven't decided whether I prefer it to Melbourne as yet. Certainly love around the Circular quay area. I shall return with the OH when I'm fully recovered for a proper look around.
Thank you Dorothy for your recommendation. This guy is the bees knees.
So I'm booked in for surgery on Monday. I'm so relieved that he's taking this mesh out. I'm knackered but happy. I did get upset this morning because I'm here on my own and desperately missing my OH. I'm meeting up with one of the people who told me about this Doctor tomorrow and I'm going to a Reptile Park so that will be good.
Sunday I'm heading down to Wollongong to see my friends.
As for Sydney, well I like it though I haven't seen very much so far. It's good a good vibe to it. Haven't decided whether I prefer it to Melbourne as yet. Certainly love around the Circular quay area. I shall return with the OH when I'm fully recovered for a proper look around.
Thank you Dorothy for your recommendation. This guy is the bees knees.
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Re: Sydney - places to stay, ease of travel and any helpful info
This is such good news. I hope before you head home you're able to see a bit more of Sydney but your health and recovery is obviously paramount. Can they do anything about the hernia? Keeping fingers crossed that it's a very straightforward op and that you recover well and quickly.
I doubt I will see too much more of Sydney this time around sadly but really I'd like to experience it with the OH more. I get tired very quickly these days.
I'm really hoping that this makes a significant difference to my health. I'm a bit worried about expecting too much and maybe too much damage has been done to return me to full fitness. It's hard to manage my expectations.
Thanks for your good wishes MP, I shall update post-op.
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So I arrived in Sydney on Wednesday evening, saw the consultant on Thursday afternoon and he did a thorough assessment of me. Then I was sent for a pelvic xray, ultrasound scan and a CT scan. This morning I had an MRI done and went back to the consultant this evening. He confirmed that I still have a femoral hernia, that the mesh can be seen, thankfully it has been sutured in and not stapled in. The latter makes the situation even worse apparently. He also noted a lump in my groin which could be due to the mesh. The xray showed that I have an unstable pelvis, with the left side being 1cm lower than the right. So he's recommended that I see a podiatrist too.
So I'm booked in for surgery on Monday. I'm so relieved that he's taking this mesh out. I'm knackered but happy. I did get upset this morning because I'm here on my own and desperately missing my OH. I'm meeting up with one of the people who told me about this Doctor tomorrow and I'm going to a Reptile Park so that will be good.
Sunday I'm heading down to Wollongong to see my friends.
As for Sydney, well I like it though I haven't seen very much so far. It's good a good vibe to it. Haven't decided whether I prefer it to Melbourne as yet. Certainly love around the Circular quay area. I shall return with the OH when I'm fully recovered for a proper look around.
Thank you Dorothy for your recommendation. This guy is the bees knees.
So I'm booked in for surgery on Monday. I'm so relieved that he's taking this mesh out. I'm knackered but happy. I did get upset this morning because I'm here on my own and desperately missing my OH. I'm meeting up with one of the people who told me about this Doctor tomorrow and I'm going to a Reptile Park so that will be good.
Sunday I'm heading down to Wollongong to see my friends.
As for Sydney, well I like it though I haven't seen very much so far. It's good a good vibe to it. Haven't decided whether I prefer it to Melbourne as yet. Certainly love around the Circular quay area. I shall return with the OH when I'm fully recovered for a proper look around.
Thank you Dorothy for your recommendation. This guy is the bees knees.
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Your surgeon sounds great VS. Hang in there love, you'll soon be rid of that horrible mesh and you'll be back with your DH so he can spoil you. He'd better spoil you! I'll be thinking of you on Monday xx