Thanks guys. I knew a few of you would have the answers I was searching for. I appreciate it.

k

Hadn't been here in a while, so may not know most of you, but, anyway, Hey Guys! Hope all are doing well. As a result of PCa, I had an implant back in 2010. (AMS 700 Ultrex) Everything's been going well, but the last few months the pee stream is more difficult to start, especially early in the morni...

Well, I think I've got this thing figured out. I have been following Dr's orders since our last visit where he said to pump it up at least 1 to 3 times a day. As some of you know, if you don't squeeze the little guy while holding the release valve open, he will not completely deflate. I guess I've b...

Okay, I've had my implant now since Dec. 15, 2010. Prior to the implant, I was 99.9999999% continent with virtually zero dribbling unless I had a full bladder and sneezed, coughed, or strained in some way. (It can sneak up on you trying to deliver a good fart.) Anyway, now when I pee, and tuck junio...

Thanks for asking sir. I return to dr henry this coming friday, Jan 28 for a release for action. I think things are okay. I do have a few questions for the good doc. We'll know more after Friday.

Hope everyone has a great week.

k

I thought some of you might be interested in the submitted vs contract cost of an implant. I used Dr Henry in Shreveport, and he uses Christus Schumpert Hospital. Here's the costs: Dr - submitted - $4000 paid by ins $916 Anesthesia - submitted $1089 paid - $1089 Hosp - submitted $41,324, paid - $12,...

Some might find this interesting reading.

http://www.amselabeling.com/DAM_IFU/5507.pdf

That is so very interesting Tom. It also explains (maybe) why my uro takes a urine specimen each and every time I have an appointment.

Very good information to share.

k

I am curious about the specific differences in the different AMS implant products. Within the AMS series, there is the Ultrex, LGX, CX, CXM, and CXR. Does anyone know what the specific differences are in these devices? My Doc implanted the Ultrex in me. Others have received the LGX. What is the diff...

Merry Christmas everyone; For those of you who have been through the implant process, and even for those of us currently dealing with it, I'm wondering what methods you have found success with for keeping it pointing "UP" as we've all been told to do. It's been one of my biggest challenges...