Annie’s Mailbox: He’s happy with implant, ED fix

Dear Annie: You’ve printed a lot of letters about men with erectile dysfunction. I had that problem for several years as a result of various medications. I tried the little blue pill, but had major side effects.

Finally, a urologist recommended an implant. It sounded scary, but he connected me with other men who have one, and this calmed my fears. The outpatient procedure was fully covered by my insurance. I awoke without discomfort and was soon released. After three weeks, I was fully functional – no more failures, disappointments, embarrassments or anxiety. My only regret is not doing it sooner. Please tell your readers. – Senior Citizen in Florida

Dear Florida: You told them, and we’re certain many were listening carefully. Any elective surgery is a very personal decision, but we appreciate your testimonial and hope it is helpful to others.

Dear Annie: This is for “Nebraska,” who is raising her grandson while her daughter spends the child support money on other things.

I work in a Child Support Enforcement Unit (CSEU), and this happens quite frequently. The grandmother should talk to her local CSEU. They can help her file, at no cost, a change of beneficiary, making her the recipient of the payments since she is, in fact, the child’s actual guardian. If the father should be granted custody, he can file a modifying petition that will terminate his payments of child support. I hope this helps. – Jemal D. Cooper Sr., Financial Investigator, Tompkins County DSS, Child Support Enforcement Unit, N.Y.