hi, I have a question for anyone that has had a Baerdveldt implant….
How long was it before you had the supramid (suture/wire) removed?
I was originally told that it would be removed about 3-6 months after having the implant. I am now 12 months later and on a waiting list to have cataract surgery along with the removal of the supramid but I am now being told that this may be another 12 months because of the long waiting lists in the NHS etc.
Is it ok for the supramid to be left in for this long? I was told originally that it should be removed within a year but they are now saying that it can be left in twice as long and even possibly permanently? I am concerned that they are telling me this just because of the long waiting list for the cataract surgery which they want to do at the same time?
So my question this how long was it before your sopramid was removed or has someone never had it removed?
Thanks in advance