Broken again?
Broken again?
I had my original implant done last April, then a revision done due to a hole in one of the cylinders. After that everything was great, worked great etc.... now it worked perfectly a couple days ago, tonight I get the same issue - I pump it a few times and the bulb goes flat again and no amount of moving the pump around gets it to reinflate. I'm pretty much devastated right now with the thought of having to have another surgery to fix this yet again. Going to call my person at AMS tomorrow, then I guess my Dr to see what can be done, I might need to see if I can get in to see Dr Hakkey (sp?) And see if he can fix me proper I guess...... I mean geez first one didn't make it till the 2 week followup, and this one only about 6 months? Just my luck to get 2 defective units....
AMS 700 CX 21cm x 12mm with 1.5cm RTE, MS pump, and Conceal Reservoir. Implanted on 4-12-2023 removed and replaced 6-22-23 with the same, 1st implant surgery had pinhole leak in left cylinder. Now awaiting third surgery unknown failure.
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That really sucks. Wish I could say something more constructive.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Age 59. AMS 700 LGX 21cm + 2cm RTE.
Peniscrotal, 2/23.
6.25" OEM with Cialis, about 5" post-op. (11/01: Length 6.75" and girth is up to 4.75" mid shaft.) Still growing, albeit slowly.
Cycling daily. Hoping to get to 7".![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif)
Peniscrotal, 2/23.
6.25" OEM with Cialis, about 5" post-op. (11/01: Length 6.75" and girth is up to 4.75" mid shaft.) Still growing, albeit slowly.
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
Cycling daily. Hoping to get to 7".
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I'm sorry johnHC, I hope it resolves itself without a new revision, I wish you all the best, who was the doctor who did the first and second implant
56, ED since 2010, pills work but not always and well, trt in progress improved but not so much, myocardial infarction january 2016, new stent september 2016, hypertension, venous on 1/23/23 titan one touch 22, no rte dottor Gabriele Antonini Italia
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frank66665 wrote:I'm sorry johnHC, I hope it resolves itself without a new revision, I wish you all the best, who was the doctor who did the first and second implant
It was Dr Rajanahally with Urology of Greater Atlanta. I seriously doubt it's his fault, I think it's most likely a bad batch of devices especially since both were implanted pretty close to one another and could have been within the same batch. It's acting the same, so I know the issue is fluid loss in the device.
AMS 700 CX 21cm x 12mm with 1.5cm RTE, MS pump, and Conceal Reservoir. Implanted on 4-12-2023 removed and replaced 6-22-23 with the same, 1st implant surgery had pinhole leak in left cylinder. Now awaiting third surgery unknown failure.
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You in Atlanta. Go see Dr Hakky in Buckhead.
Revision 2/13/24 Dr Tariq Hakky, Atlanta (Great Doctor) Titan 24XL no Rte’s. I’m 62 married. I have had numerous revisions due to product and body failures. Always had a Titan ipp.
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Ronn1708 wrote:You in Atlanta. Go see Dr Hakky in Buckhead.
No I'm actually in Middle Ga between 1 to 2 hours or more depending on traffic. I didn't know about Dr Hakky before, but not sure how this will shake out. I know AMS picked up the cost for the device and hospital on the second surgery but not sure if that would happen if I change Drs. I still haven't paid for the first surgery and need to start that ( to the tune of $41k ) because although insurance when I called them said it was covered ( both device and surgery ) they later claimed oh it's in your plans exclusions so now I have to pay that. I think AMS will or should cover this one as well, but not sure if the hospital will let it happen until I pay for the first one, and I still owe the Dr around 2k for his part.... Just not a good situation all around at all.
AMS 700 CX 21cm x 12mm with 1.5cm RTE, MS pump, and Conceal Reservoir. Implanted on 4-12-2023 removed and replaced 6-22-23 with the same, 1st implant surgery had pinhole leak in left cylinder. Now awaiting third surgery unknown failure.
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Yes you are in a terrible position! Who was your insurance company? Which hospital did you have surgery in?
Revision 2/13/24 Dr Tariq Hakky, Atlanta (Great Doctor) Titan 24XL no Rte’s. I’m 62 married. I have had numerous revisions due to product and body failures. Always had a Titan ipp.
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Ronn1708 wrote:Yes you are in a terrible position! Who was your insurance company? Which hospital did you have surgery in?
I have UMR part of United Healthcare and the surgery was done at Piedmont hospital in Stockbridge. The thing is, I never got any package, email, etc about there being exclusions to our plan except for the normal stuff about cancer drugs or experimental drugs/procedures. Then after being told that I had to do some serious digging on the site to find a exclusions document which talked about fertility drugs or fertility treatments which they consider this a fertility treatment ( anything that would help you in conceiving a child is considered thus ) but what's the point in calling and having them lookup your benefits by your policy number etc, if the exclusions don't show up in computer unless it goes through billing?
AMS 700 CX 21cm x 12mm with 1.5cm RTE, MS pump, and Conceal Reservoir. Implanted on 4-12-2023 removed and replaced 6-22-23 with the same, 1st implant surgery had pinhole leak in left cylinder. Now awaiting third surgery unknown failure.
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Well all insurance is that way. Even if you get it pre approved does not guarantee it will be covered….so why have to go through all the pre process… go figure
Revision 2/13/24 Dr Tariq Hakky, Atlanta (Great Doctor) Titan 24XL no Rte’s. I’m 62 married. I have had numerous revisions due to product and body failures. Always had a Titan ipp.
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JohnHC wrote:I had my original implant done last April, then a revision done due to a hole in one of the cylinders. After that everything was great, worked great etc.... now it worked perfectly a couple days ago, tonight I get the same issue - I pump it a few times and the bulb goes flat again and no amount of moving the pump around gets it to reinflate. I'm pretty much devastated right now with the thought of having to have another surgery to fix this yet again. Going to call my person at AMS tomorrow, then I guess my Dr to see what can be done, I might need to see if I can get in to see Dr Hakkey (sp?) And see if he can fix me proper I guess...... I mean geez first one didn't make it till the 2 week followup, and this one only about 6 months? Just my luck to get 2 defective units....
I would consider Dr. Hakky instead as well as switching to a Titan change some of the variables and see if that changes your outcome.
33 HG deformity now Titan OTR 24cm XL + 1 cm RTE's Length 7.25in/ Girth 6in (midshaft) Dr. Hakky 4/4/23
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