Currently, there are four facilites in the state where you can receive the Targis. The procedure is done on an outpatient basis. You may want to read, listen to music, or watch TV, although some patients have fallen asleep due to the effects of a mild sedative. It is important for you to relax during the procedure. You may have some discomfort at the beginning.
Some patients experience discomfort throughout the procedure.
The hospital staff will do their best to make it as comfortable as possible for you. The actual therapy time takes 45 minutes, but we encourage patients to allot up to 3 hours from the time of arrival to the time of departure. The 3 hours at Boone Hospital Center include preparation prior to therapy and post-therapy instruction. Most patients do not require bed rest after the procedure. You should be able to resume your usual activities immediately.