I did the shots and could no results at all except for a semi-firm chubby and quite a bit of pain from the mixture that was injected. The injections were not painful and the trimix came from a place called MenMD in st. pete fla about 125.00 a bottle good for 12-18 injections depending on your dose. I ended up with a Rigicon malleable implant, it has a lifetime warranty, bends downwards 135 degrees. I'm 70 since it is a one piece implant more than likely at my age it will be the only one I will ever need. Many of the 3 piece implants have issues over time and need complete replacements or revisions .. I'll assume the goal of any type of treatmment is to keep you sexualy in the game, your choices are limited but medicare or at least me medicare advantage plan paid for mine.
No, we didn't discuss brand names of the injectable during the brief appt. Although that urologist has great credentials, he couldn't wait to get me out of his office and just give me trite answers/comments to my questions. He was terrible, gave me no hope there were any other options. I asked about direct testosterone injections as being effective, and he dismissed that out of hand immediately. I still read where those may work. In May, I have a follow-up appt with a specialist (surgeon) to discuss implant surgery and more about injections. Perhaps I'll know more then. I sincerely appreciate your reply! Other have in this blog claim that Medicare will cover the cost of implant surgery, but this doctor said no. I'm so disappointed in that doctor.
I think the key word might be "supplement" in terms of Medicare covering your implant surgery. Since I have a Medicare Advantage plan (HMO) it isn't commonly considered a supplement. It's Part D I have, I believe. So, I see a surgeon for possible implant surgery on May 1st, I'll know more then. But a highly credentialed urologist told me a few days ago that cost for the implant surgery for me would be totally out of pocket, as would the cost for any injection such a Trimix would also be entirely out of pocket. I still believe that because I have below range free testosterone, that is part if not all of my problem. But that urologist dismissed it entirely when I brought it up. I read opposite things about that on-line however.
I did the shots and could no results at all except for a semi-firm chubby and quite a bit of pain from the mixture that was injected. The injections were not painful and the trimix came from a place called MenMD in st. pete fla about 125.00 a bottle good for 12-18 injections depending on your dose. I ended up with a Rigicon malleable implant, it has a lifetime warranty, bends downwards 135 degrees. I'm 70 since it is a one piece implant more than likely at my age it will be the only one I will ever need. Many of the 3 piece implants have issues over time and need complete replacements or revisions .. I'll assume the goal of any type of treatmment is to keep you sexualy in the game, your choices are limited but medicare or at least me medicare advantage plan paid for mine.
Does your implant cause any discomfort when not having sex? I see there are twin malleable rods that bend up and down. But do they really make the penis stiff enough for intercourse? How did you make the choice for the 2 malleable rods version as opposed to the inflatable tubes with the small pumping bulb? Thanks for the info. I didn't realize there are so many versions of implant devices.
Does your implant cause any discomfort when not having sex? I see there are twin malleable rods that bend up and down. But do they really make the penis stiff enough for intercourse? How did you make the choice for the 2 malleable rods version as opposed to the inflatable tubes with the small pumping bulb? Thanks for the info. I didn't realize there are so many versions of implant devices.
After about 3 months you don't really notice the implant. If you get it in a bind sitting etc it feels like when you were 20yrs old with an erection that you got bound up in your underwear. Yes I have a Rigicon and the rods are plenty stiff enough for intercourse. This brand bends 135 degrees so it is not hard to hide at all. My dr made the choice for me as far as the type of implant based on my age and my many health concerns. If your considering do your research, you want an experienced high volume implanter settle for nothing less. Also if you go to a site called Franktalk.com it is an open forum that you can join that has tons of information, men with implants and getting implants sharing information. .. if you have any more questions feel free to contact me..
No, we didn't discuss brand names of the injectable during the brief appt. Although that urologist has great credentials, he couldn't wait to get me out of his office and just give me trite answers/comments to my questions. He was terrible, gave me no hope there were any other options. I asked about direct testosterone injections as being effective, and he dismissed that out of hand immediately. I still read where those may work. In May, I have a follow-up appt with a specialist (surgeon) to discuss implant surgery and more about injections. Perhaps I'll know more then. I sincerely appreciate your reply! Other have in this blog claim that Medicare will cover the cost of implant surgery, but this doctor said no. I'm so disappointed in that doctor.
How old are you? Yes, depending on the Doctor you use, medicare will cover your costs. I don't tell you this from guessing. I lived it. Happy, no very freaking happy, with my August 2023 implant via New York Health. Staff and Doctors are very professional and accommodating.
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I did the shots and could no results at all except for a semi-firm chubby and quite a bit of pain from the mixture that was injected. The injections were not painful and the trimix came from a place called MenMD in st. pete fla about 125.00 a bottle good for 12-18 injections depending on your dose. I ended up with a Rigicon malleable implant, it has a lifetime warranty, bends downwards 135 degrees. I'm 70 since it is a one piece implant more than likely at my age it will be the only one I will ever need. Many of the 3 piece implants have issues over time and need complete replacements or revisions .. I'll assume the goal of any type of treatmment is to keep you sexualy in the game, your choices are limited but medicare or at least me medicare advantage plan paid for mine.
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1 ReactionI came across a podcast that may benefit a few men on this site who are expressing sexual function may benefit from: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-future-intimacy
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1 ReactionI think the key word might be "supplement" in terms of Medicare covering your implant surgery. Since I have a Medicare Advantage plan (HMO) it isn't commonly considered a supplement. It's Part D I have, I believe. So, I see a surgeon for possible implant surgery on May 1st, I'll know more then. But a highly credentialed urologist told me a few days ago that cost for the implant surgery for me would be totally out of pocket, as would the cost for any injection such a Trimix would also be entirely out of pocket. I still believe that because I have below range free testosterone, that is part if not all of my problem. But that urologist dismissed it entirely when I brought it up. I read opposite things about that on-line however.
Does your implant cause any discomfort when not having sex? I see there are twin malleable rods that bend up and down. But do they really make the penis stiff enough for intercourse? How did you make the choice for the 2 malleable rods version as opposed to the inflatable tubes with the small pumping bulb? Thanks for the info. I didn't realize there are so many versions of implant devices.
After about 3 months you don't really notice the implant. If you get it in a bind sitting etc it feels like when you were 20yrs old with an erection that you got bound up in your underwear. Yes I have a Rigicon and the rods are plenty stiff enough for intercourse. This brand bends 135 degrees so it is not hard to hide at all. My dr made the choice for me as far as the type of implant based on my age and my many health concerns. If your considering do your research, you want an experienced high volume implanter settle for nothing less. Also if you go to a site called Franktalk.com it is an open forum that you can join that has tons of information, men with implants and getting implants sharing information. .. if you have any more questions feel free to contact me..
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1 ReactionHow old are you? Yes, depending on the Doctor you use, medicare will cover your costs. I don't tell you this from guessing. I lived it. Happy, no very freaking happy, with my August 2023 implant via New York Health. Staff and Doctors are very professional and accommodating.