I am a 49 yr old male that had umbilical hernia surgery with mesh placement 12 yrs ago. I have lost 80 lbs since then because of eating healthy and exercise. My waist went from 46 to 36 today. Approx 18mths ago I developed slight swelling, redness, pain in navel that began to have some putrid bloody drainage. Went to Dr. and he gave me Augmentin for 7 days to clear up infection. It worked but returned in 3mths. Again, he gave meds and it cleared up. Now, about every 6-8 wks, infection returns. Dr. thinks mesh is infected and needs removed surgically. Is this dangerous? Should I just continue the cycle of meds? Please advise.