questions RE pumps

[bw1951]

My doctor has convinced me to buy a pump for penile rehab. I was hoping some of you guys might have answers to some questions: 1) I'm assuming my health plan won't cover it, but can it atleast be purchased from a "Flexible Spending Account" or "Health Savings Account". The IRS doesn't really address whether it is a qualified expense. 2) Any recommendations for one that is a good buy. 3) I'm not planning to shave or trim the area. Are there any that work well without shaving? Any that don't?

Thanks,

Brian

[Snake53UK]

Up to you if you shave Brian, but al pumps rely on making a seal, hair makes it harder to do....and you will pull your hair out one by one as you remove the bands after use...ouch....

The general feeling expressed here and my experince is that to get best chance of it working for you...shave...

[cwatt1]

I suspect that if you have a doctor's prescription for the pump there would be no problem with purchasing through a FSA or HSA. Any legitimate medical expense can generally be handled that way.