Did you have post-implant contact from doctor?

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dmikesaw
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Did you have post-implant contact from doctor?

Postby dmikesaw » Sun Jan 01, 2012 1:18 am

I had the standard two week follow up, and at 6 weeks I had a trip to the doctor for activation. Then I received an e-mail a few days later saying that they hoped everything was going well.

Is it normal to have additional follow-up check-ups? Did your surgeon contact you at 6 months, one year, etc. to see how things were going?

Minnesota
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Re: Did you have post-implant contact from doctor?

Postby Minnesota » Sun Jan 01, 2012 11:08 pm

I went in for my post op activation at 9 weeks and have not heard from the Doctor or anyone from the clinic I went to since. That was November 2009.
Diagnosed with ED at age of 19, Implanted with Coloplast Titan at age 20. Now 34 (2023)
Titan failed 09/2020, replaced on 10/2/2020 by Kolher @ Mayo Clinic in Minnesota

ariadne
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Re: Did you have post-implant contact from doctor?

Postby ariadne » Tue Jan 03, 2012 11:02 am

My surgeon, Dr. Joshua Fine, Dallas, has been very thorough. The implant was 20 Set 2010. Back for checks 27 Sept, 2 Nov, 1, Feb 2011, 13 Apr 2011 and 13 Oct 2011. Each time there was a physical exam of the genitals and a urine work. There were no symptoms of trouble at all following the surgery. I am now on annual checks with the next one being 12 Oct 2012. I suppose that if you have no symptoms of trouble, the doc says you're ok. It seems to me that follow-ups are a good thing, however.

hockey
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Re: Did you have post-implant contact from doctor?

Postby hockey » Wed Jan 04, 2012 11:29 am

I see my Dr. every six months for follow-ups with my low T anyway.
I am due again 2/1/12. My surgery was 9/2 and saw him again on 9/17 and
again at 10/23. At the last appointment he said "I hope your having some fun!"
I have taken him at his word, so has my dear wife!. Each time he had to admire his handy work. I pretty much think that is fairly normal. Al things considered I wish I had done this years ago. Absolutely no regrets! :mrgreen:
67 yr's young. Loving wife and 4 children 7 grandchildren. Type II diabetic for 9 years. Could retire but love my job and the people I work for. Pills, Pumps & Injections all failed. Implanted on 9/2/11. I am now "Bionic":)


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