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Linus · 05-17-2011, 12:59 PM

So.. I just got a note from Dr. V's office. And apparently Aetna pre-approved everything except for $4500 (likely the deductible). So I end up paying a total of $5K (includes the deposit) for the surgery.

atomiczombie · 05-17-2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Linus

So.. I just got a note from Dr. V's office. And apparently Aetna pre-approved everything except for $4500 (likely the deductible). So I end up paying a total of $5K (includes the deposit) for the surgery.

Awesome Linus! I am so glad for you.

The Oopster · 05-17-2011, 01:39 PM

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So.. I just got a note from Dr. V's office. And apparently Aetna pre-approved everything except for $4500 (likely the deductible). So I end up paying a total of $5K (includes the deposit) for the surgery.

That is cool

Quintease · 05-17-2011, 01:57 PM

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atomiczombie · 05-17-2011, 02:01 PM

Hey guys, do any of you pack while you swim? If so how do you manage that, what kind of swim trunks do you use, what type of packer, how do you attach your packer to your trunks? I know a lot of soft packers are porous, so how does that work when they get wet? Anyone who can shed a little light on this, I would appreciate some input. Thanks!

Drew

Corkey · 05-17-2011, 02:23 PM

Drew, the packers aren't ment for swimming pools, the chlorine will ruin your packer, same for salt water. I would not wear a packer in a lake or river because of contamination issues. There are companies that make trunks for packers, but they take no responsibility for your packer.

Guy · 05-17-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by atomiczombie

Hey guys, do any of you pack while you swim? If so how do you manage that, what kind of swim trunks do you use, what type of packer, how do you attach your packer to your trunks? I know a lot of soft packers are porous, so how does that work when they get wet? Anyone who can shed a little light on this, I would appreciate some input. Thanks!

Drew

Some silicone packers are waterproof and are safe to use in chlorine or bleach

atomiczombie · 05-17-2011, 02:59 PM

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Some silicone packers are waterproof and are safe to use in chlorine or bleach

Could you direct me to some links for these silicone packers? Thx in advance.

Guy · 05-17-2011, 03:11 PM

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Could you direct me to some links for these silicone packers? Thx in advance.

sure, this particular site has a big selection

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weatherboi · 05-17-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by atomiczombie

Hey guys, do any of you pack while you swim? If so how do you manage that, what kind of swim trunks do you use, what type of packer, how do you attach your packer to your trunks? I know a lot of soft packers are porous, so how does that work when they get wet? Anyone who can shed a little light on this, I would appreciate some input. Thanks!

Drew

i keep one specifically for water activities. i just wear 2 pairs of briefs with my harness. A little bulky but i am the only one that notices and it allows me to be active without worry. i probably go thru 3 packers a year just for water activities.the packers are meant to be cleaned daily sometimes two or three times depending on activity. i use the silicone based Mr. Right and just clean it the way it says and have had no problems. Underworks has a new chest binder suit that i am thinking about trying but i haven't committed fully to that idea. Hope this helps. Good luck!

The Oopster · 05-17-2011, 03:05 PM

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i keep one specifically for water activities. i just wear 2 pairs of briefs with my harness. A little bulky but i am the only one that notices and it allows me to be active without worry. i probably go thru 3 packers a year just for water activities. Underworks has a new chest binder suit that i am thinking about trying but i haven't committed fully to that idea. Hope this helps. Good luck!

I have done the same thing and usually use an older one that is on it's way out ... I have used a jock strap on the outside of a pair of briefs. a tad less bulky then above. I have just used a silicone soft packy.

side issue but it's weird since my chest surgery and my current job I've done less packing. Part of it is I work out in the woods and i have device to pee and stand up and just found the packy to be in the way of trying to pee quickly and indiscretely. There are still occassions I do, just because I'm more insecure that day for some reason or another but it's been interesting to watch the evolution of the process

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