This group is for people suffering complications from Mid Urethral Slings. They are also know as TOT, Transobturator Tapes, TVT, Bladder Slings, etc. and come with many nicknames.

The material the sling is made from, polypropylene, is the same as that used in Hernia Meshes. Recent recalls of Kugel and other hernia meshes demonstrate the hazards of this material. Hernia sufferers are welcome to join our group.

The major companies involved are Johnson Johnson, Medtronic, St. Jude Medical, and Boston Scientific.

Approximately 100,000 people a year are suffering from injuries from these and other types of mesh implants. Often surgeons misdiagnose the cause of pain which starts after implantation and refer patients for pain or psychiatric intervention.

This is a support and information group designed to encourage free and open discussion of your issues related to this and to offer help getting medical, legal, and legislative care. Common Netiquette is expected from all members

RELATED HELP SITES: International: www.medicalmesh.org

California: www.freewebs.com/surgimesh/

Michigan: www.medicalmeshofmichigan.webs.com/index.htm

South Dakota: http://www.freewebs.com/medicalmeshofsouthdakota/

"This is not intended to be a substitute for trained medical advice."