Implants to Dr. Blais Ann & others...

February 21, 2004

Ann, when I had my surgery in December, my PS gave the implants to my

dad and he mailed them via FedEx to Dr. Blais. If you're worried

about the " custody " of the implants after explant, you could have the

doctor put them in a sterile container and ask him to put them into a

crush-proof box that you get from FedEx. That way, he's the last one

to touch them. The box is then sealed by him or his staff and

whoever is with you can have FedEx pick them up right there from the

doctor's office. I think that's the best way for everyone to do it.

I wish I had thought of that before mine were done. Not that I think

there will be an issue with mine. It's just that this way it seems

like there's no way they could ever say they were tampered with.

Just my 2 cents worth.....

Pam

> Hey guys,

>

> Thanks for the advice. I will clarify with doc what he meant,he

> mentioned pathology charge $250.00. So I think he was saying that

> they go back to manufacturer who will do the pathology, but now I

am

> not sure. I will double check everything at preop appointment

thanks

> to you guys. Just to clarify, I saw that one girl said not to take

> custody of implants and someone else said she mailed them herself

> (Debbie?) to Blais. Which way is better?

>

> I remember that the doc also said, " Those are mine, they come back

to

> me (manufacturer or whatever). We are obligated to take them and

> have them tested. " And I was thinking, " No, they are mine, I paid

> for them. " But I really didn't care at the time, so I didn't say

> anything...and he was being very friendly and not discouraging the

> surgery. It will be interesting to see if he puts up an arguement

> when I tell him that I want them. Also, were yours weighed after

> explant and did they weigh the same as when you put them in?

>

> Thanks again,

>

> Ann

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