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by beachbum1
Thu Dec 07, 2023 5:37 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: Size of replacement IPP
Replies: 7
Views: 430

Re: Size of replacement IPP

Copied from another thread. my revision is 2 or 3 cm larger. Day after surgery when my Dr removed the catheter i asked and he said he put in a 21+ 3. Said he measured 11 down and 12 up. My original was 18 + 3. But i think he ment 21+2. Hope 3 was correct. Haven't received the patient id card yet. It...
by beachbum1
Wed Dec 06, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: Will medicare pay for a revision?
Replies: 14
Views: 816

Re: Will medicare pay for a revision?

To answer your question, my revision is 2 or 3 cm larger. Day after surgery when my Dr removed the catheter i asked and he said he put in a 21+ 3. Said he measured 11 down and 12 up. My original was 18 + 3. But i think he ment 21+2. Hope 3 was correct. Haven't received the patient id card yet. Its b...
by beachbum1
Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:04 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: Will medicare pay for a revision?
Replies: 14
Views: 816

Re: Will medicare pay for a revision?

Just seen this thread. I just got a Replacement. 08/23/23. Medicare has paid for both the original and the replacement. As others have said, once your are eligible for Medicare and sign up, be sure to get a supplement plan with someone. My replacement, Medicare was billed I think somewhere around $2...
by beachbum1
Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:28 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: Recommendations on doc in Louisville/experience with Campbell in Cincy?
Replies: 4
Views: 171

Re: Recommendations on doc in Louisville/experience with Campbell in Cincy?

I used Dr Thomas Slabaugh in Lexington for both my original and replacement. He only uses Ams, but i was kind of leaning that way anyway. Im quit happy with the outcome of both surgerys.
by beachbum1
Mon Dec 04, 2023 6:13 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: New TSA machines
Replies: 19
Views: 1332

Re: New TSA machines

I've flown many times since my original implant 7 years ago Never had an issue or ever questioned. This past August it failed and was replaced with a slightly larger implant. Flew to Fla for a couple of weeks and back in late October. I have TSA pre check, but due to a pacemaker and a full knee repl...
by beachbum1
Mon Dec 04, 2023 5:48 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: Today has come 12/4/23
Replies: 23
Views: 843

Re: Today has come 12/4/23

Best of luck!!!
by beachbum1
Sat Dec 02, 2023 7:48 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: Catheter Ablation for AFib with Implant?
Replies: 4
Views: 243

Re: Catheter Ablation for AFib with Implant?

Hey. I've had two ablation done since my original implant. Both were done through the inner thigh of the right leg. There was no issues at all. I was concerned about it, like you also. I simply told my Dr that I had a penile implant and the resavior was on the right side. He said that it was no prob...
by beachbum1
Fri Nov 10, 2023 7:03 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: Today is the Day
Replies: 14
Views: 583

Re: Today is the Day

best of luck to you.
by beachbum1
Sun Oct 22, 2023 5:29 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: Testicles tight 2yrs post implant
Replies: 11
Views: 800

Re: Testicles tight 2yrs post implant

Lol. That works. The one good thing about it is it doesn't look like I have three balls in there
by beachbum1
Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:15 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: Testicles tight 2yrs post implant
Replies: 11
Views: 800

Re: Testicles tight 2yrs post implant

On my second implant after 7 years. With both, the right testicle is much higher than the left one. Left hangs normal. Right is very high.

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