@MaryRMcLaughlin I am thinking of fundraising for my removal, it is a disgrace that I should have to rely on the generosity of others to get removal and I may never raise the amount needed. I was refused a removal the only Surgeon I would trust to operate on me is DR. Veronikis.
@ElneilSuzy Yes, when I was working in Vancouver, it was common to send part of the removed mesh to the lab for detailed microbiological analysis.
The theory being that some of the pain and inflammation may be due to chronic infection with a biofilm forming around the tape.