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Update with CT Photos Pg 1
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 11:17 am
by PCHelp76180
I meet the new Urologist on 9/18, after examining me she agreed not only was there a blow out but the implant was improperly installed. I had a CT scan on 9/22 and it’s very obvious the first URO botched the install. I have attached copies of the CT scan.
Re: What Is The Procedure To Repair This?
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 12:42 pm
by Waynetho
Could be as simple as a leak in a tube, reservoir, bad pump or connector, or it could be a cylinder leaking.
Depending on what the issue is that's causing an alleged leak, it may be a relatively easy revision (replace leaky connector, cut out bad part of tubing, replace pump or reservoir) or it could be more of a major "total-replacement" revision if the cylinder is leaking.
Re: What Is The Procedure To Repair This?
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 4:32 pm
by PCHelp76180
Waynetho wrote:Could be as simple as a leak in a tube, reservoir, bad pump or connector, or it could be a cylinder leaking.
Depending on what the issue is that's causing an alleged leak, it may be a relatively easy revision (replace leaky connector, cut out bad part of tubing, replace pump or reservoir) or it could be more of a major "total-replacement" revision if the cylinder is leaking.
Do you think the insurance will cover the repair?
Re: What Is The Procedure To Repair This?
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 4:50 pm
by Waynetho
I was told by my doctor's office when I was worried about needing a revision, that if the insurance covered the original implant, a revision that is due to anything other than dissatisfaction (failure, infection, improper placement) should be covered. That may or may not be true but that's what I've heard.
Re: What Is The Procedure To Repair This?
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 6:05 pm
by Gt1956
I've heard a similar story as Waynetho described. My only warning is that some ulta cheap insurance plans. Think Obamacare tin level plans. Might have a pretty steep co-pay charge. No secrets in the world. To a degree, you get what you pay for.
Re: What Is The Procedure To Repair This?
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 7:41 pm
by PCHelp76180
Waynetho wrote:I was told by my doctor's office when I was worried about needing a revision, that if the insurance covered the original implant, a revision that is due to anything other than dissatisfaction (failure, infection, improper placement) should be covered. That may or may not be true but that's what I've heard.
Thank you
Re: What Is The Procedure To Repair This?
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 7:42 pm
by PCHelp76180
Gt1956 wrote:I've heard a similar story as Waynetho described. My only warning is that some ulta cheap insurance plans. Think Obamacare tin level plans. Might have a pretty steep co-pay charge. No secrets in the world. To a degree, you get what you pay for.
I’ll find out on the 18th
Re: What Is The Procedure To Repair This?
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:34 pm
by Ronn1708
I had an issue like that in 2017 & 2018. In 17 that did a total replacement. I
Five months later in 18 that had to replace the pump. Insurance paid for both surgeries.
Re: What Is The Procedure To Repair This?
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 9:04 pm
by Tons-fun
I had a similar issue last year and the insurance covered the hospital and Coloplat replaced the parts under warranty! Good luck on your revision
Re: What Is The Procedure To Repair This?
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 9:41 pm
by PCHelp76180
Tons-fun wrote:I had a similar issue last year and the insurance covered the hospital and Coloplat replaced the parts under warranty! Good luck on your revision
Thank you, I’ve got my fingers crossed this time they can fix the botch install also