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3 Days Ago I Had My Implant Removed From My
Question: 3 days ago I had my implant removed from my left arm and a new one put in my right arm. There is a lot of bruising as expected and some swelling. I am concerned as I cannot feel the implant, the gp got me to feel it after she put it in but now I can’t feel at all. Is it possible that I can’t feel it due to the swelling?
Brief Answer:
It could be due to swelling
Detailed Answer:
Hi
It is difficult to feel the Implant if the limb is swollen.
I would like to have some more information
What is the reason for the removal of Implant in left arm?
What was the reason for implant in right arm?
Any history of trauma?
Please come back with answers to my questions.
Please post the pic if you have no objection.
Wish you good health
Regards
It could be due to swelling
Detailed Answer:
Hi
It is difficult to feel the Implant if the limb is swollen.
I would like to have some more information
What is the reason for the removal of Implant in left arm?
What was the reason for implant in right arm?
Any history of trauma?
Please come back with answers to my questions.
Please post the pic if you have no objection.
Wish you good health
Regards
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