Guest guest Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 , that is it twilight sedation ...you are awake but dont feel anything where the surgery is going to be. Its healthier on your body. Patty just reminded me of that ...Sorry I got a lot of news in 5 hours of consult with Dr. Feng today I am still absorbing. But that is it. In a message dated 2/8/2008 11:47:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, glory2glory1401@... writes: ,I know that implants and capsules can be removed under twilight sedation because that is what I was under during my 4 hour explant.Pattu>> Does anyone know if the implants and capsules can be removed under > local anesthesia?> > I know this seems like an odd question? But I'm Lyme positive and > started getting sick after a surgery (not implants) although since > the implants I've gotten sicker. > > So I don't know if its something about surgery that made me ill or > specific to the implants. Anyway, I already know to request no > steriods but is it possible to remove the implants and capsules under > local and I bypass the whole anesthesia part. > > I see Dr. Melmed at the end of the month and will ask him. I asked > his office and their response was "Why on earth would you want to do > it that way"? So I'll just ask him.> > My insurance said they would cover most of the removal if the doctor > files it under reconstructive. My insurance company said as far as > they were concerned if I am in pain and ill it should be considered > reconstructive. If he won't work with me on that then I'll go to > someone that will. He is in my insurance network and they told me > since he contracting with them he should file this properly.> > Any advice/info on my situation is greatly appreciated?> > > Who's never won? Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 , I know that implants and capsules can be removed under twilight sedation because that is what I was under during my 4 hour explant. Pattu > > Does anyone know if the implants and capsules can be removed under > local anesthesia? > > I know this seems like an odd question? But I'm Lyme positive and > started getting sick after a surgery (not implants) although since > the implants I've gotten sicker. > > So I don't know if its something about surgery that made me ill or > specific to the implants. Anyway, I already know to request no > steriods but is it possible to remove the implants and capsules under > local and I bypass the whole anesthesia part. > > I see Dr. Melmed at the end of the month and will ask him. I asked > his office and their response was " Why on earth would you want to do > it that way " ? So I'll just ask him. > > My insurance said they would cover most of the removal if the doctor > files it under reconstructive. My insurance company said as far as > they were concerned if I am in pain and ill it should be considered > reconstructive. If he won't work with me on that then I'll go to > someone that will. He is in my insurance network and they told me > since he contracting with them he should file this properly. > > Any advice/info on my situation is greatly appreciated? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Actually, I believe they inject lidocaine all around your breasts anyway, anesthesia or not, as it constricts blood vessels and helps you not bleed........Who's never won? Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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