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"This affects every aspect of my life"

About: New Victoria Hospital / Urogynaecology Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow / Gynaecology (Ward 49) Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow / Urology (Ward 11c)

(as the patient),

I attended for help with severe incontinence and groin/legs/back pain since my monarc mesh op several years ago. I've developed chronic lichen sclerosis in groin/vaginal/anal areas. For years have been unable to have a sex life. I have chronic UTI'S constantly recurring.

I attended the clinic, they ran some tests promised botox for incontinence as I had told them removal was a last resort. I have not heard from them since. They have not offered to locate via translabial or ct scan where in my body the mesh is. Instead they appear to have archived my suffering, perhaps because I told them removal was last resort. They have not offered or even made any attempt to help me with my current issues.

I have been trying to get help from Glasgow Health board via GP and various hospitals since 2006 when my mesh was 1st inserted. Nothing has helped. The Mesh clinic at QEUH was my last hope. Instead I'm left in pain with terrible incontinence and painful lichen sclerosis and constant UTI'S  They have not contacted me for over a year This affects every aspect of my life I am severely limited in many areas; social/sexual/family/excursions/shopping/travel/hobbies my life revolves around my health issues I cannot plan or enjoy any of the above because of pain and incontinence and mobility.

I hope mesh clinic read this and contact me to offer the tests and care they promised, but failed to deluver

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Response from Isabel Traynor, Clinical Services Manager, Maternity, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde about a year and a half ago
Isabel Traynor
Clinical Services Manager, Maternity,
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Submitted on 01/11/2022 at 10:56
Published on Care Opinion at 10:56


Dear JeaH22

Thank you for sharing your feedback on Care Opinion.

I am genuinely sorry for your experience with our service.

Please can you contact me directly via email at Isabel.traynor@ggc.scot.nhs.uk and I will fully investigate how we can help you?

Best wishes

Isabel Traynor

Lead Nurse, Gynaecology

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