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by steveb1
Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Even with meds, blood pressure too high... what to do ?
Replies: 15
Views: 2211

Re: Even with meds, blood pressure too high... what to do ?

Are you taking Testosterone? IF so it may make your red blood cell count high, increasing your blood pressure.
by steveb1
Wed Aug 21, 2019 1:32 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: Kramer can't work with my insurance. Should I wait for Kramer or "settle" for Karpman?
Replies: 19
Views: 3571

Re: Kramer can't work with my insurance. Should I wait for Kramer or "settle" for Karpman?

I don't post much on this site although I've been on here since 2013. I received my implant last Nov. and couldn't be happier. After much research I chose Dr. Karpman for my surgery. In my opinion he's one of the best surgeon's in the country.
by steveb1
Sun Dec 16, 2018 6:02 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: Drive home after surgery
Replies: 14
Views: 2601

Re: Drive home after surgery

I had infrapubic surgery (Dr. Karpman) and drove home (6 hrs.) with no pain the 2nd day after surgery, and had sex in 3 weeks later. I hear those with scrotal surgery have more pain and down time.
by steveb1
Tue Sep 25, 2018 9:28 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: The Opinion of the Wife of GF.
Replies: 20
Views: 3727

Re: The Opinion of the Wife of GF.

I am scheduled for surgery on Oct. 29. My wife is going with me. She seems excited. I guess we'll see if the old girl still has some life. hehehe
by steveb1
Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:53 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: Out of state insurance
Replies: 6
Views: 1437

Re: Out of state insurance

Sorry Dr. Karpman
by steveb1
Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:53 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: Out of state insurance
Replies: 6
Views: 1437

Re: Out of state insurance

If you're in Cali. Try Karkman he's one of the best.
by steveb1
Fri Apr 06, 2018 8:13 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: Can you directly approach a surgeon or must you go through an urologist?
Replies: 11
Views: 2899

Re: Can you directly approach a surgeon or must you go through an urologist?

Like Quincy, I called Dr. Karpman directly. I did not need a referral. I have Medicare and Anthem Blue Cross.
by steveb1
Fri Mar 30, 2018 10:11 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: Can Medicare Pay for an Implant?
Replies: 23
Views: 4980

Re: Can Medicare Pay for an Implant?

This is my 1st post. I have been on Frank Talk since 2013. After much investigation I have decided to have Dr. Karpman do my Surgery. I recently called Anna, Dr. Karpman's scheduling Nurse. She was very helpful. I have Medicare with Anthem Blue Cross. She informed me that Medicare will pay for 80% a...

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