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by 544kenmatt
Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:25 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: Cronic Prostatitis and infection risk
Replies: 3
Views: 277

Re: Cronic Prostatitis and infection risk

I'm no surgeon but I don't see how, as the implant is outside of the urinary tract. they will put in a Foley catheter for a short while so that could possibly affect your prostate. definitely ask your surgeon lots of questions
by 544kenmatt
Mon Jul 26, 2021 10:39 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: SCROTAL HEAVINESS WITH PUMP
Replies: 3
Views: 1116

SCROTAL HEAVINESS WITH PUMP

Wondering if anyone else is experiencing this. If im standing or walking for an extended period, I feel a dragging sensation in my scrotum, presumably from the heaviness of my AMS lgx pump. It then can radiate up into my abdomen as a cramping sensation. Lying down for awhile makes it go away. I'm go...
by 544kenmatt
Tue May 04, 2021 6:48 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: Any uncomfortable activities with pump in scrotum?
Replies: 15
Views: 1938

Re: Any uncomfortable activities with pump in scrotum?

My pump feels quite heavy and I get a dragging Inguinal discomfort, especially if I'm taking a long walk or other physical activity, like bowling. Using supportive underwear helps with this. I'm experimenting with UFM underwear, which has a drawstring scrotal support built in. google it....it's a bi...
by 544kenmatt
Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:35 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: Sharing my experience 8 months after implant
Replies: 14
Views: 2882

Re: Sharing my experience 8 months after implant

I'm not sure if somebody mentioned this, but you can apply for TSA Precheck. This will let you bypass the full body scan.
by 544kenmatt
Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:59 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: Implant pointing sideways
Replies: 5
Views: 757

Re: Implant pointing sideways

mine did veer to the left slightly. When inflating I would pull it to the right and now it is mostly corrected. You wont hurt anything by doing this.
by 544kenmatt
Sat Feb 20, 2021 2:10 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: Painful first cycling after implant
Replies: 8
Views: 1040

Re: Painful first cycling after implant

I almost passed out on first inflation. I wasn't really comfortable with inflation until week 5 or 6. I had pain on penetration until maybe 6 months. Everyone heals at different rates.
by 544kenmatt
Fri Feb 19, 2021 11:21 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: injector thinking of taking the leap
Replies: 5
Views: 843

Re: injector thinking of taking the leap

Do you have medicare part B?
by 544kenmatt
Mon Feb 15, 2021 8:43 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: What to expect?
Replies: 4
Views: 752

Re: What to expect?

Every insurance has different criteria and coverage. My policy covered me with no prior authorization and no questions asked.
Your doctor's office should work out coverage, but I would recommend calling insurance yourself just to make sure there are no surprises.
by 544kenmatt
Mon Feb 15, 2021 8:24 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: Basic questions...
Replies: 11
Views: 1460

Re: Basic questions...

Waynetho's experience is almost identical to mine. I think we were both implanted around the same time.
by 544kenmatt
Wed Feb 10, 2021 7:31 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: AIRPORTS
Replies: 15
Views: 1883

Re: AIRPORTS

beachbum wrote:
544kenmatt wrote:If you apply for TSA precheck you will bypass the body scanner. I have an ostomy as well, so this works out for me in more than one way.

I have the precheck. Never been able to bypass the scanners. Or do you mean you only go through the metal detector.


you only go through the metal detector.

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