Had my second implanon inserted a month ago.
There was pain while it was being inserted so the Doctor said to give it a few weeks for the implanon to settle then come back in for a check up.
I knew there was an issue as i cant feel it in my arm and i could easily feel the previous one.
So today i go back to the doctors and he has a feel around for it and he also has trouble finding it so he tells me that it looks like it has gone deeper than it should have (it should just sit under the skin) and has embedded into the muscle (which would explain the strange muscle cramps im having in my arm)
So now i have to go to a radiologist and have an x ray to find it and then an ultrasound while they cut my arm open and get the implanon out.
So thats $38.00 out of pocket for the wasted implanon that should of lasted 3 years and also $150.00 out of pocket for the procedure to get it out.
My GP was very apologetic about the stuff up and did try to get the radiologist to bulk bill but they said they cant on that type of procedure.
Yeh, i'll have to pay for the replacement implanon as well.
I am kinda bummed that i have to pay for it, but i have no choice, its gotta come out
do you think there is somewhere i can call to see if the GP should have to cover all or even part of the cost?
They put mine too deep and its still there 13 years later.
Contraceptive device. Small rod inserted into your arm.
