At Thu, 23 Jan 2003, Pat Sweeney wrote:
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>I had open heart surgery in Jan. 2001. Thereafter, I had surgery for
>an aortic aneurysm. There was no problem after that surgery. Then in
>June 2002, I had surgery for two abdominal herinas. Since that time I
>have experienced off and on pain in my stomach. Sometimes it does not
>bother me at all and other times it is a stabbing pain. I might mention
>that I had the mesh put in my stomach. I have heard that it takes a
>year to recuperate from this surgery. Is this true and is there any
>relief in sight. I do not want to go thru anymore surgeries. I
>recently had a CT scan because I was having pain in the lower left
>quadrant. The Ct was negative. I would appreciate an answer, either by
>email or at this site. Thank you