Update 1/2025: I had old embedded vaginal "sutures" removed this past July that were causing vaginal bleeding. The pathology report indicated "blue, frayed braided mesh" as the description of the material partially removed by my urogynocologist. My decade of infections, colon abscess, and urinary retention was most likely caused by mesh used in 1995 to suspend my bladder. The mesh has disentigrated and fragments have moved throughout my pelvic floor.... my experiences are well documented outcomes of failed pelvic floor mesh. I have found an international 11,000 member support group for mesh victims. Investigate thoroughly before you allow mesh to be used in hernia or pelvic floor prolapse repairs!