Comments on: Suffering in Silence: Athlete Pat Buchanan Faces Her Biggest Competitor Yet

By: Mesh & Brave American Women A Tribute | Bladder Sling Surgery

Mesh & Brave American Women A Tribute | Bladder Sling Surgery — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:57:50 +0000

[...] Caring and Nurturing. This is the way I describe Pat. She has been through hell and back and yet she still takes time to answer emails I send to her and lets women know they are not alone. Pat was an athlete. Then her life went downhill and she lived in a world of agony. Meet Pat. http://meshmedicaldevicenewsdesk.com/patient-profiles/suffering-in-silence-athlete-pat-buchanan-face… [...]

By: A Light in a Night of Mesh Complications | Bladder Sling Surgery

A Light in a Night of Mesh Complications | Bladder Sling Surgery — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 22:40:07 +0000

[...] If you want to know who this lady is, yopu can see a photo and read more about her here. http://meshmedicaldevicenewsdesk.com/patient-profiles/suffering-in-silence-athlete-pat-buchanan-face… [...]

By: Anne Krueger

Anne Krueger — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:22:25 +0000

Dear Patricia, I found your story searching the web. I had mesh implant in June, 2010 for uterine, and bladder prolapse and had no complications until the following May, 2011. At that time I had a searing, ripping sensation and long story short, my bladder and uterus were down, the mesh had torn away. The same Gyne said he would remove my uterus and re-attach the mesh, this would end the problem. Two weeks after surgery, another tearing pain and my bladder was down again. I had and have horrible constipation since the second surgery, now 16 months ago. I had told my doctor about the constipation and he said that it was due to age of my colon. I had never had this problem before. He also told me that there was nothing more he could do for me. I have horrible constipation and a constant feeling of being unwell. Intercourse is also painful. I haven’t returned to any doctor since because I am terrified by everything I have read and fearful of more surgery. I know something is seriously wrong but not sure where to turn. Is the doctor in California my only option and if so, how do I contact him? Your story made me realize that this isn’t going away and I don’t know where else to begin.

By: teresa hughes

teresa hughes — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 23:56:20 +0000

Dear Pat

I have just read your story and it is heart rendering with what you have been through. I am a sufferer my self and will be having mesh removal soon.

I have been very ill of late and have just had gallbladder removal because of infection not gallstones.

My gallbladder was adhered to my liver. I have had my sling in for over 6 years and it was founf that it is like shrapnel in my body. It has destroyed my urethra which needs reconstruction and it is also embedded in the bladder neck.

I have suffered for many years like other sufferers only to be told that there is nothing wrong.

I am so glad that you have had some relieve from the first operation and wish you well from overseas The United Kingdom

Teresa Hughes

By: Kim Horner

Kim Horner — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:18:58 +0000

I had the urethra monarc sling done, 8-2-11, and have lived in pain ever since, I have seen many doctors, internal therapist,shots in my back, putting meds in my vaginia, and ready to give up hope. It seems I keep getting refered to doctors that know each other, so they don’t want to touch me, I have been now refered to Seattle, since OHSU said they won’t help me, but is this someone they know as well, i bet my last penny on. Many of doctor bills later, and giving up hope, living with pain everyday, is their any doctor close to Oregon that you know. God help us all.

By: Jane Akre

Jane Akre — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 02:12:37 +0000

Steffy I’d love to interview you for our Patient Profile. You are very young to have this. You can contact me through the website… thank you! and I’m sorry.

By: stefanie

stefanie — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 01:57:18 +0000

Hello, I had the mesh sling put in around 2006. I thought at first it was a miracle, until about eight months after. I feel sick everday. I have to wear pads daily in which I leak right through my pants. I feel I cant go anywhere to sit down without leaving a wet spot. My right hip and both groin areas are swollen and in pain on a regular basis. My sex life has disappeared due to the fact I feel uncomfortable and yucky. I have a constant urine smell. I cant go anywhere without a bathroom nearby. I literally go to the bathroom every fifteen minutes. I am 32 years old I had this surgery when I was 26. I haven’t been able to c hase after my son who is now 9 basically since he has been able to walk. Im overweight due to the fact if I do anything I leak. I am very concerned seeing I am so young. The mesh is no wonder cure. Anyone considering it please think it through because I am living proof of pain suffering and severe depression from this.

By: Teresa

Teresa — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:09:58 +0000

what a beautiful woman!! A heart of an angel! We so appreciate you Pat!

By: Robin Robbins

Robin Robbins — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:17:11 +0000

Thanks so much for your call today, it meant the world to me and now I see your incredible story. I just sent my story of having a sling for 11 yrs and the surgeries and haywire treatments I had during that time into this site under the page Mary Blanks is taking action. I also wrote you another email and wish you the VERY BEST, Blessings, Robinest58

By: linda Kilpatrick

linda Kilpatrick — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:54:11 +0000

Helen, please understand that there is NO recall, only a WARNING by the FDA. The warning is not BIG enough for those of us living with mesh in our bodies and the constant pain.