I had the procedure done about 4 years ago…Right after I had it done we lost our insurance coverage so I never had any follow up after implantaion..I also had to go back twice because I was a test subject for my OB he was learning how to do the procedure, His wife was first than me..I only had one implanted that first visit than went back a week later for second one…I was never told about any side effects other than what reading I was given..I was told by my doctor that I was to old and to fat to have any more kids… I kinda agreed, but right after that we found out my mother had stage 4 breast cancer…So most of the problems I have been dealing with I attributed to mouring the lose of my mother, but I have constant headaches, terrible cramping, and horrible mood swings, unable to lose any weight, lower back pain constantly, I could be completely healthy but I have never had any follow up done…What angers me mostly is that The doctor only met me one time, I allowed him to talk me into this because he waived my deductable since he was learning how to do it, ( in the room that day was 3 nurses, 2 doctors, and the rep) I work as a veterinary emergency room tech so I undstand pretty well what was going on and yes I should have done more research but, I was told it was a safe procedure, with limited complications…I dont think this should be done as an out patient thing and definetly not done that quick. You should have some time to think it over…Since it is permanent..I am hoping with the changes were getting with Healthcare right now I will be able to afford some insurance so I can do a proper follow up and see if this is something I can have removed without causing me more troubles…
Thank you for bringing this out so we can learn more about this…
Pamela Kerns
Huffman, TX