Embedded Implanon

[daydream**believer]

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.

[daydream**believer]

ok we have a womens health clinic but its all the way in the city

[cmcoins2000]

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@daydream**believer wrote:

ok we have a womens health clinic but its all the way in the city

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Still a shorter trip than pregnancy.

[azureline**]

It could be worth the trip, I just think they are better at that kind of thing because that is what they do. I hope whatever you decide is a better result than the current one.

[freddie*rooster]

DDB I know how you feel, we went through a very awkward situation with the surgeon who was to operate on Mr F we were anxious to get the surgery done due the serious nature of the cancer. We felt we were being delayed unnecassarily so I had to stamp my feet and demand better then he was offering. Long story short, he listened and the surgery was done in the time frame we were originally told. A happy result but stressful.

[freddie*rooster]

I agree with the Womens Health Clinic, they are excellent.

[daydream**believer]

get the embedded implanon removed tomorrow