Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&A of its kind, aimed at educating and empowering patients about all things related to hernias and hernia-related complications. For a personal consultation with Dr. Towfigh: +1-310-358-5020, [email protected]. This week, the topic of discussion was: Parastomal Hernia Ileostomy Colostomy Urostomy Recurrent Hernia Mesh Removal Prophylactic Mesh Mesh Biologic Mesh Scar tissue Incisional Hernia Surgical Complications Chronic Pain Patient Advocacy Surgical Consultations UK NHS vs US Insurances Seeking Consultations Guest Panelist: Sue Blackwell, Hernia Patient Advocate in Liverpool, England Topic: Life as a Patient Advocate If you find this content informative, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to the HerniaTalk Live channel and visit us on www.HerniaTalk.com.