Kerry is a mum of three boys and had pelvic prolapse repair initially in 2010. However it didn’t work effectively and a year later was suffering with the same heavy, aching and uncomfortable feeling in her pelvis but much worse. After many tests by several consultants she was given pelvic mesh implants in 2014 at the age of 32 due to having a prolapsed bladder and uterus.

Kerry says – at the time that was the only option of treatment shared to me. It was the ” Gold Standard” that would fix me for many many years. I was suffering with heavy, aching feelings along with stress incontinence on fast movement or excitement. I was fitted with Sacrohysterpexy to hoist my uterus back up that’s stapled to the base of my spine. I was also fitted with a TVTO mesh for my stress Incontinence.

As soon as I woke from the operation I was in excruciating pain

So much so, I couldn’t sit up in bed or on the chair next to the bed. I was told and assumed it was pain from the actual surgery rather than what I had done. After a few weeks the pain eased slightly but remained. It was a sharp pain that ran from the base of my back right to the front. Like a knitting needle was pushed through my body coming out the front and over time it felt like I couldn’t twist my body because of this. I wasn’t offered a 6 week check up as they suggested, I had to go to my GP for him to make them aware they’d missed me.

From then until now the pain has gradually over the years become worse , can’t sit for too long , can’t stand for too long. Relationship break downs. Self confidence and the gas lighting. Go to and from consultants to consultants with none knowing what I was attending for. Telling me I had IBS. Bladder spasms , bowel spasms and I knew something wasn’t right. My body was slowly dying. I was slowly dying.

Speaking out makes me feel stronger

My spirit, my future was fading. By June 2024 I didn’t want to be here. I couldn’t walk , couldn’t drive, couldn’t climb stairs, couldn’t wash myself, couldn’t even get out of bed without assistance. I was a quarter of the person. Luckily I was referred to St Mary’s Manchester mesh Tertiary team. Then July 2024 I received my date for 1st Stage mesh removal ( the Sacro Mesh ) . I’ve had that surgery now but still suffer from the Bladder TVTO mesh that’s damaged my pelvic nerves, femoral nerves and obturator. So still awaiting further investigations etc. I have also accepted a settlement for negligence on the not telling me the risks that were involved with pelvic mesh. Speaking out has made me stronger and more determined to help others.