Revision & Boston Scientific

[vincentarpino]

Good Afternoon All:

So, I had my revision surgery last week. My implant, AGS 700 LGX w/Tenacio failed after only EIGHT MONTHS! I now have a new device and I seem to be healing a lot quicker this time around. So, a couple of things:

My surgeon showed me a photo of my old implant. The left cylinder looked like a big straw that you bend back and forth too much and create a hole in it! I've asked the doctor's office for a copy of the pic. If I get it, I'll share it on here. He told me that the Boston Scientific rep called the home office and was told that it was due to "vigorous cycling." Not a faulty device, or faulty placement, but MY fault for, while following their instructions and videos, I was too "vigorous."

Has anyone heard of this before? Or have you had a similar experience?

Next item: For those of you who've had revisions, how long was your recovery time? Were you able to start cycling, vigorously or otherwise sooner than the original six weeks? It seems as if the swelling and the pain is much less this time around.

I could use some insight from those with similar experiences. Especially the latter.

Thanks!