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Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Posted by mikewo @mikewo, Mar 24, 2023

Just had my markers put in and my SpaceOar gel inserted. It was a piece of cake so far and no feeling of fullness in the bowel at all. I was expecting to feel it or know it was there but nothing at all.

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imbimbo | @imbimbo | May 18, 2023

It’s extra money. I insisted on the local and I got thru it just fine. But I got an infection from the procedure so I guess the doctor got even

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michaelcharles | @michaelcharles | May 18, 2023
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@imbimbo

It’s extra money. I insisted on the local and I got thru it just fine. But I got an infection from the procedure so I guess the doctor got even

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Well maybe the Dr, from patient experience, thought that it would be beneficial for you and/or an easier and more accurate placement.

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mikewo | @mikewo | May 18, 2023
In reply to @imbimbo "It’s extra money. I insisted on the local and I got thru it just fine. But..." + (show)
@imbimbo

It’s extra money. I insisted on the local and I got thru it just fine. But I got an infection from the procedure so I guess the doctor got even

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I was lucky as I got no infection. Question is how do you get an infection if the area is disinfected and the gel and makers are sterile?

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imbimbo | @imbimbo | May 18, 2023
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@mikewo

I was lucky as I got no infection. Question is how do you get an infection if the area is disinfected and the gel and makers are sterile?

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I was not given an answer. They blamed the gel.

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mikewo | @mikewo | May 18, 2023

Not surprised at that. My daughter works in the pharmaceutical industry auditing manufacturing plants and she tells me things.

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bl2023 | @bl2023 | Jun 4, 2023
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@shelby29

My husband had this done. After a few weeks he starting having pressure pain in his rectum. Radiologist said the spaceoar gel slipped down which is causing the pain.

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Where did he have it done? How is he now?

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shelby29 | @shelby29 | Jun 4, 2023

Mayo Rochester. RO said it slipped down a bit. He is totally fine now and no damage to bowels!

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