I had tram-flap reconstruction July 2006. Since then I have had 2 surgical attempts to correct a VENTRAL HERNIA -LEFT SIDE UNDER RECONSTRUCTED BREAST (oops on the caps). I has has 2 different Drs put mesh in and I still have about 55 tacks holding it in placed, although I feel the tacks surfacing and burning. The surgeon does not know what elso to do and only says to try to controL the pain with pain medication & hopefully in years to com, the pain will lesson. I have so much pressure & pain that sometimes I am short of breath. I am generally miserable and cry all the time. If any one has anything that might help, pleaselet me know. Thanks, Barby