One must presume that your mesh is infected, based upon the history that you have provided. In some cases, the mesh can be salvaged if it becomes infected. In other cases, the mesh cannot be salvaged, and must then be removed.
If your surgical wound is open, and you have a large, draining subcutaneous cavity (and exposed mesh), it might be worth a try to use something known as a Wound Vac. This involves placing an absorbent sponge into the wound, and covering the sponge with "plastic wrap." A small suction pump then sucks the wound fluid into a plastic chamber, and also, over time, accelerates healing of the surgical wound.
You might wish to mention this approach to your surgeon.
Finally, as always, if you do not believe that your physician is communicating with you appropriately, then I recommend that you schedule an appointment with him/her to specifically discuss your unhappiness and concerns. If this does not lead to a better relationship with your surgeon, then you may wish to seek a second opinion.
Sincerely/ Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS
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