Sling (TVT) surgery gone bad?

I am also interested in this class action. Facing possible removal of sling.

I had the TVT put in 5 years ago. It has been the biggest mistake and nightmare I have ever had to go through, and would NEVER recommend it! It was the greatest breech of trust in a product and a source of constant pain ever since. Having 2 surgeries to remove it and left without any bladder support now, I still have pain and incontinence. I would love to present my case and facts in a class action suit. Where do we start? mhuebner@athenet.net

I have had a caldera tvt sling mesh placed almost 4 years ago and have suffered ever since. Now, it is continuous and only getting worse. Diuretics, caffiene and diet pills are the only things keeping me going...i am guessing that these things keep the swelling down out of my pelvic area so that I can bend over with not as much pain and it must also keep the mesh from rubbing up against my bladder as much do to swelling and irritation of the mesh.
My muscles want to move and the mesh does not move with it causing irritation to the point that I have had to basically remain immobile not to have any swelling and irritation. Been through so many doctors that all try to pin something else causing the problem on you. Even went to Cleveland,Ohio clinic only to be told by one of its leading urologists that " you are seeing good people" up here in Grand Rapids and did nothing to address my problem. I told him that I know he did not cause this problem that I have, but that I wanted to say to him that if I had known what problems this mesh would have caused I would have never had this surgery done in the first place...his reply , ' oh, we never tell the patient all that, you should be able to have this placed and never have to think about it.'......wouldn't that be nice.
Linda Michlindy@comcast.net

[Loreva]

Lorraine’s Rant!

I had the surgery done in October 2005 and thought things were ok, how wrong I was, I have had many complications with my health ever since including Pulmonary embolis day after the op, diabetes type 2 and Myasthenia Gravis (a severe muscle weakness condition) and now this mesh erosion appeared about 3 weeks ago and I am still waiting to see a specialist to get this sorted.

At the begining I had severe bleeding for months only to be fobbed off with all woman get that!, weakness, depression and was in and out of hospital on numerous occasions, I did not give it a second thought it was all due to this TVT surgery! Doctors, Specialists, hospital NOT once did any mention my health problems could be due to the TVT Tape!

I am currently researching the risks and complications associated with TVT and I am shocked at the implications it has on womans health, I was not told of any risks, only told it is a simple procedure and I will be a new woman! yeah right! got that right doc a new woman in the wrong way!

I have absolutely no trust in doctors, gynys, hospitals etc I have been fobbed off for years, after reading many womans horror stories on this surgery I feel enough is enough, from what I am coming across does not make nice reading, this product should be taken off the market, there is going to be more and more woman messed up!

I am so angry!

I am especially looking to hear from woman in the UK, I have loads of links and information on woman suffering in the USA. All woman unite and get this procedure stopped!


tvt-surgery@hotmail.com all emails received will be treated as strictly confidential I promise.

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This group is for everyone around the World, I am currently setting up a support group for the UK. Will post address very soon


Rant over, but action is not over!

Peace and Blessings to all
Loreva

I also have had the dreaded mesh of doom inplanted one year and 13 days ago,but whos counting ,not in my wildest dreams that such a simple procedure would cause so much pain ,it has caused family issues because i am not able to do things with my family,husband you can basically get what i am saying.due to go back in the operating room again next week ,sixth time depresses ,angered and feeling so alone..my advice to any poor woman who sees her dr and they suggest any device like tvt to run like hell because far as i am concerned it will most certainly cause troubles if not now but down the road ...please all of you ladies take care....

[Loreva]

CURRENT SUPPORT GROUPS

Abstract from this group........

Description
Seeking individuals who want to take action! Are you suffering complications of medical meshes for bladder suspension or hernias? Do you need medical attention or an attorney or just someone who believes you?

medicalmesh : Mesh Medical Device and Action Center


lawsuit filed Gynecare TVT bladder suspension tape (Prolene mesh)
lawsuit filed Gynecare TVT bladder suspension tape (Prolene mesh) - Topix


Also the link below is a temporary support group for the moment for the UK, you will see most woman have joined the group link as above as it has been going for over a year, I am in the process of setting a new one up for the UK will post when ready.

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I would love to join this class action suit. I can not begin to tell you all that I have been through! Just say 3 surgery's later I'm doing ok. I still have some problems that can never be solved due to all the damage to my bladder from the mesh. Please contact me debbiesfarmer@bellsouth.net anytime.

We are currently litigating against Ethicon and Johnson & Johnson here in their home state of New Jersey, and are investigating additional cases. If you believe that you have been seriously injured due to the Gynecare Prolift or similar system, and you are interested in learning more about how we can help, please visit our website:

MeshComplications.com

[DMackintosh]

Almost 5 years after my sling - and 3 1/2 years of non-stop infections - TWO doctors (both of whom I have previously seen) have told me that the infections may be due to the TVT sling being too tight. Both have said that surgery to "remove" the sling is a last ditch, horrible alternative. (Seven doctors, including the one who inserted the sling, told me it could not possibly be the cause.)

Due to horrendous allergies, the only mediation I can take is macrodantin - which has potentially fatal side effects over long term use.

Lawsuit? I am ready!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

We are currently litigating against Ethicon and Johnson & Johnson here in their home state of New Jersey, and are investigating additional cases. If you believe that you have been seriously injured due to the Gynecare Prolift or similar system, and you are interested in learning more about how we can help, please visit our website:

MeshComplications.com

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