I have been on recently asking some questions and reading...and reading.....and reading in hopes that I will know what to do. I am scheduled to have the anterior approach surgery with Dr. Aszmann in Sept. To say I am scared is an understatement. If I have learned anything these last several months it is that THERE IS NO MAGIC BULLET. I have done the research...I have had the 3T MRI and Dr. Aszmann has read the MRI and given me his impressions. I have even talked to him on the phone and asked tons of questions......but making the arrangements ( flights, etc,) has been SO hard. I guess I keep hoping something will come to me through all my research that says...." You are doing the right thing."
I am entrapped. I think that is a certainty. I have every reason to be entrapped in the areas indicated. I had horrible mesh throughout the pelvic floor...which led to complications and removal of the mesh......which led to extensive scarring. I feel this gives me a chance to have SOME quality of life back, but there are no guarantees and I know that.
I haven't tried pulsed radiofrequency ablation, but I have read this has been successful for some. I haven't tried neuromodulation or all the other recommendations before surgery.....and so i guess this is not the last resort, but I don't want to wait until the nerve is damaged beyond repair. My only consolation. Is the anterior approach is less invasive and has a shorter recovery.
I am trying to again reason thru all the questions and weigh the pros and cons. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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