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Aloha Pat,
Thank you for the reply. I was in reasonable shape prior to beam rd tx, about 3 months with Lupron Depot. I do still have hot flashes, mood swings, bad fatigue, just dead tired, but with the three month LD shots into the hips, I still can exercise moderately. From what you describe, I'll continue the 3 month shots. Ever since the Navy, I've been about 165 lbs/6 ft high. Day one is a floor routine, lift weights, rubber resistance, stretch, crunches, etc. Day 2 is on the elyptical or just today 30 min bicycle ride, level, 3.8 miles. My PCP gave me some sleeping pills, but said that they would not work more than 1 to 2 per week. Last night, it worked. Usually can not go back to sleep. Sleep is good.
Joe
In regard to the Vantas implant, I have had it in for about 6 weeks now.
It has caused me no discomfort whatever.
The Vantas implant is made of flexible plastic similar to the material used in contact lenses.
I am pretty active in the gym lifting weights and also in sports.
If the implant was going to cause me any problem I'm sure it would have shown up by now.
I had mild hot flashes from time to time on Lupron and they seem to be more frequent now.
That is the only real difference I can report.
If the Lupron shots cause you difficulties, then an implant might be a good alternative for you.
Pat,
I have read your posts regarding the pending discontinuation of the implant due to cost.
Implants may not be profitable to the drug company due to development or production costs. I don't know.
I can tell you that the amount that was billed to my insurance company for the implant was less than the cost of the (3) shots it replaces.
That should make it acceptable to the insurance companies.
