Trying to Decide Between IPP and Malleable for my case… calling on opinions of the Bionic Brotherhood

[tooyoung]

So funny, tooyoung fake account still posting here thinking that anyone would really read his biased nonsense

Daddel boy I missed you.

[dj_soros]

I decided to start with an MPP and hope to get 20+ years out of it. My surgeon was initially a little hesitant, but he also said he felt more comfortable with this plan because “it’s best to have few surgeries as possible” when you’ve got a long time horizon. By the time I ever need a replacement, I’m confident Coloplast will have refined their tubing or overall reliability and hell maybe even something like a Bluetooth-enabled implant will exist by then.

For me, the biggest practical factor was insurance. I didn’t want to risk an IPP lasting less than 12 years and then discover that my job’s health plan wouldn’t cover a replacement, leaving me with a $25k bill. I’ll take that gamble when I’m in my 50s.

I also like the idea that if I ever move to an IPP, it will feel like a real upgrade in both functionality and quality of life, something to look forward to. Going from an IPP back to an MPP, on the other hand, would feel more like a downgrade.

That said, I completely understand why someone would choose the better IPP functionality while they’re still younger. It really is a tough call and everyone has to weigh the trade-offs a little differently.

[tooyoung]

I decided to start with an MPP and hope to get 20+ years out of it. My surgeon was initially a little hesitant, but he also said he felt more comfortable with this plan because “it’s best to have few surgeries as possible” when you’ve got a long time horizon. By the time I ever need a replacement, I’m confident Coloplast will have refined their tubing or overall reliability and hell maybe even something like a Bluetooth-enabled implant will exist by then.

For me, the biggest practical factor was insurance. I didn’t want to risk an IPP lasting less than 12 years and then discover that my job’s health plan wouldn’t cover a replacement, leaving me with a $25k bill. I’ll take that gamble when I’m in my 50s.

I also like the idea that if I ever move to an IPP, it will feel like a real upgrade in both functionality and quality of life, something to look forward to. Going from an IPP back to an MPP, on the other hand, would feel more like a downgrade.

That said, I completely understand why someone would choose the better IPP functionality while they’re still younger. It really is a tough call and everyone has to weigh the trade-offs a little differently.

Wow...congratulations man!...I'm 27 and will get rigi10 (most probably) this December or january.

Your write up felt like you were pulling words straight out of my mind...especially the paragraph before the last.

Who is your surgeon? Please when convenient write a journal about your experience.

Wishing you a speedy recovery and I'm glad that you have put this nightmare behind.

Please join whatsapp malleable group.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/FJYnpIGClI98x ... H?mode=r_c

[thx1138]

dj,

Did you loose any girth or is it to soon to tell ?

Also; what brand and size did you get ?

Thanks,

[dj_soros]

dj,

Did you loose any girth or is it to soon to tell ?

Also; what brand and size did you get ?

Thanks,

It's hasn't been a week since my surgery. As of right now I did lose some girth.
From what other's have told me, I should wait a few months before concluding since there is inflammation and my tissue is still adjusting.

Rigicon. 11mm rods

[dj_soros]

I decided to start with an MPP and hope to get 20+ years out of it. My surgeon was initially a little hesitant, but he also said he felt more comfortable with this plan because “it’s best to have few surgeries as possible” when you’ve got a long time horizon. By the time I ever need a replacement, I’m confident Coloplast will have refined their tubing or overall reliability and hell maybe even something like a Bluetooth-enabled implant will exist by then.

For me, the biggest practical factor was insurance. I didn’t want to risk an IPP lasting less than 12 years and then discover that my job’s health plan wouldn’t cover a replacement, leaving me with a $25k bill. I’ll take that gamble when I’m in my 50s.

I also like the idea that if I ever move to an IPP, it will feel like a real upgrade in both functionality and quality of life, something to look forward to. Going from an IPP back to an MPP, on the other hand, would feel more like a downgrade.

That said, I completely understand why someone would choose the better IPP functionality while they’re still younger. It really is a tough call and everyone has to weigh the trade-offs a little differently.

Wow...congratulations man!...I'm 27 and will get rigi10 (most probably) this December or january.

Your write up felt like you were pulling words straight out of my mind...especially the paragraph before the last.

Who is your surgeon? Please when convenient write a journal about your experience.

Wishing you a speedy recovery and I'm glad that you have put this nightmare behind.

Please join whatsapp malleable group.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/FJYnpIGClI98x ... H?mode=r_c

Thanks!

If I remember, I'll ask my surgeon if he's okay with being mentioned. He told me that implant surgeons do indeed lurk this site lol.
He's not well known despite his skill, and doesn't self promote. I found him through referral from an unrelated doctor.

I plan making a post in a month or so when I've had the chance to bend and use it.