cheap Vacuum pump and several supplements to increase blood flow. After prostrate surgery I did not lose any length, flaccid.
I continued to use the vacuum pump daily to maintain the blood flow, however even with daily Cailis and my own Viagra, I was no longer able to achieve an
erection, although that was expected ... At 2 months I talked with my Uro about Trimix, did the "test shot" in his office. This produced a slight erection,
so I was given a script and told to adjust dosage as needed.
Trimix did not agree with me ... 3 out of the next 6 injections resulted in a visit to the ER, with the first visit being an overnight stay ($14,000). Now I
don't want to discourage anyone from trying injections as it works great, but for me 3 bouts of priapism was enough and probably damaged my erection
abilities in the future.
One of the best things I took away from reading the Forums here was the comments that "they wished they hadn't waited so long to decide to get an implant". So while I was in the ER (3rd trip) getting my penis drained by the surgeon/Uro that did my Prostatectomy, I asked about an implant which he agreed was most likely my only option now.
Well 6 month after prostrate surgery, I'm here to report it's five weeks (June 13, 2012) after getting a AMS 700LGX (21cm with 3cm extenders - $17,000) and
let me tell you ... glad I didn't wait either! The swelling is pretty mush gone, still a little scrotal discoloration, but that should clear up soon. The scrotal
incision (no stitches used Durabond - same as my Prostatectomy) is healing well. Pump is laying down behind my right testicle. Penis discoloration is from priapism and the vacuum pump.
Now I must say I cheated and pumped up after a week, and have been doing so daily ever since ... trying to stay ahead of the scar tissue.As for loss of size
there was none. Matter of fact I gained 1" in length flaccid and gained 1.5" in girth. Hopefully the erect length will return to pre-surgery size, too early
to tell yet. Had (gentle) sex 2 weeks after implant, with no loss of sensation ... climaxes are different but just as powerful.
So I just wanted to say thanks to the many posters that shared their experiences! This helped me in knowing what to expect ... the tips on underwear (with
pouch) the ice bags and warm baths, microwave rice bag, etc. were right on and appreciated.
First image is flaccid - 5 weeks after surgery. Second image shows the hang (about 5 o'clock flaccid) Third image shows pumped up at 5 weeks ... nothing to brag about but it works and the wife of 40 yrs. is happy!
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