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by tarheel
Fri Oct 28, 2011 3:49 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: HOW SOON DO I START TO USE PUMP AFTER SURGERY
Replies: 7
Views: 2594

Re: HOW SOON DO I START TO USE PUMP AFTER SURGERY

I was semi inflated after my surgery and told to keep my penis in an upright position till my six week appt.At my six week appt.,was when my device was activated and things were still sore at that point.I have pumped it up everyday since and now 9 weeks post op it has gotten much better.
by tarheel
Sat Aug 27, 2011 1:07 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: post op question
Replies: 5
Views: 2064

Re: post op question

I didn't have an incision at my scrotum.The only incision I had was about 3 inches above my penis on my pelvic bone.I don't guess that really matters but why are we keeping the penis pointed up after surgery and do you think it needs to be done until activation at week 6?I was also wondering,when it...
by tarheel
Sat Aug 27, 2011 11:15 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: post op question
Replies: 5
Views: 2064

post op question

Had my implant done 10 days ago.Am not supposed to see my Dr. till Sept.28th.I know I am supposed to keep my penis pointed up against my abdomen but when I do this it also pulls my nut sac up also.My sac feels better when it is allowed to hang and the pump falls to the bottom.Has anyone had this pro...
by tarheel
Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:00 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: It is done!
Replies: 2
Views: 1250

It is done!

Hey guys! Had my implant today by Dr. Milam.Had it done outpatient since insurance paid for squat.Surgery started at 1:00 and lasted about 2 hrs.Got back to the hotel around 5:00.Not feeling all that great.Probably because of the catheter.I hope I'll feel better after me and my wife remove it in the...
by tarheel
Sat Jul 30, 2011 8:46 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: Surgery soon getting very apprehensive
Replies: 12
Views: 4592

Re: Surgery soon getting very apprehensive

LGX_Man,
Thanks for your reply.I know I will have tons of questions after the surgery.I'll keep everyone updated on my progress.Thanks!
by tarheel
Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:58 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: Surgery soon getting very apprehensive
Replies: 12
Views: 4592

Re: Surgery soon getting very apprehensive

Thanks so much for input.I have just paid for my surgery and am very optimistic thanks to your replies.I have to pay 2 weeks in advance when paying out of pocket.For information purposes,my total is 19,601.00.I will post my progress after the surgery, as many of the guys who have gone before me have...
by tarheel
Tue Jul 26, 2011 3:46 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: Surgery soon getting very apprehensive
Replies: 12
Views: 4592

Re: Surgery soon getting very apprehensive

Thanks Chris! I really appreciate it.It eases my mind to be able to hear something positive from someone else who has used the same Dr.I'll probably be asking for some advice post surgery.Thanks again!
by tarheel
Tue Jul 26, 2011 10:33 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: Surgery soon getting very apprehensive
Replies: 12
Views: 4592

Surgery soon getting very apprehensive

I was originally scheduled to have my implant surgery back in june but I have been fighting the insurance co.(Blue Choice) for about 6 weeks.All of this to no avail and I will be paying for the entire procedure out of pocket.I have my surgery scheduled for August 16th with Dr. Milam in Nashville.I h...
by tarheel
Wed May 25, 2011 4:06 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: insurance
Replies: 4
Views: 2063

insurance

Just got a call from Dr. Milam's office.They said my insurance wouldn't cover any of the cost of the implant because of an exclusion clause in my insurance.Called my insurance company to inquire,and was told it wouldn't pay because Peyronies wasn't considered a "medical condition".I asked ...
by tarheel
Sun May 15, 2011 5:19 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: New guy
Replies: 0
Views: 969

New guy

New guy here.Just met with Dr. Milam at Vanderbilt on Mon.I am set up to have implant done on June 9th.I have quite a bit of anxiety.I am 49 yrs. old and have had peyronies for about 4 yrs.Hoping this will take care of the problem.I have been following the discussion forum for awhile as a guest.Want...

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