dheberling wrote:This is depressing. The only posts I get back (2) are negative. This is not about impressing anybody. This is about getting function back. If only 10% of people get the semi rigid implant, they have a reason for doing so.
I can only remember one guy here who got a semi-rigid implant, and that was on a revision surgery after an infection. I don't know what the frequency of semi-rigid implants is overall, but the percentage of people who post here is much less than 10%. I doubt its even 1%. So, don't be surprised if you get few responses. And, since almost everyone here decided against the semi-rigid for one reason or another, don't be surprised at a lack of positive responses. I'm not aware of any doc who recommends the semi-rigid unless it is the only option for some reason, but perhaps there are some. I have read many reasons not to get one. But, if you have a doc that is recommending one for you, do yourself a favor and consult with a doc who doesn't normally recommend semi-rigid and at least hear the other side of the story. You could of course, be one of the small minority where this is the best option.