Impossible to sit still for long
Thus begins a long series of appointments with different gynecologists, in Metz, Nancy, Paris, with the application of strips which will not relieve her in any way. On the contrary. This increases his psychological and physical suffering.
She cannot sit for a long time, has constant pain, has evacuation problems or fears obstruction.
“I am not the only one to have suffered the consequences of this type of operation which consists of applying strips to maintain the urinary system and avoid involuntary losses. It is also a difficult subject to discuss which isolates us. » She is followed by two pain centers. Nothing helps. She is still waiting for the list of expert centers in France which in “reality are non-existent” according to her.
“I thought I was the only one when there are 1,000 of us in France”
It was thanks to a report in 2024 on France 3 that she discovered the existence of the “Balance ta Bandelette” group and all the victims of complications due to this type of intervention. “I was unaware of this scandal. I thought I was the only victim even though there are 1,000 of us in France. »
This association was created to support victims of pelvic reinforcement implants and/or urinary incontinence. It promotes research and defends the rights of patients. She supports people and fights against the installation of these implants. Thanks to this link, she learned of the existence of Dr. Veronikis from Saint-Louis in Missouri (United States), the… only establishment to operate and remove these plastic supports, responsible for the pain.
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