THE BIG DECISION

The final frontier. Deciding when, if and how.
ams700xxx
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THE BIG DECISION

Postby ams700xxx » Sun Apr 07, 2024 11:56 am

I'm having a hard time to make decision to getting or not the implant (ams700) my urology is a surgeon and has wery good reputation. But he says that the implant haven't that good as you think, like the risks:
-sex is different feeling
-infection
-erosion (he had come cross the patient how's inflatable implant is pushed through the penis)
-discomfort
-hard to hide when swimming or bathing in public.
But my sex life is bad right now. I use invicorp injections and they work but not always and not perfect anymore.......
fit guy from Europe, back surgery surviver, suffering a bad vl, using shots. Considering to go ipp ams 700 surgery in the future...

tomas1
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Re: THE BIG DECISION

Postby tomas1 » Sun Apr 07, 2024 1:43 pm

I'm no expert, but I've never heard of an inflatable implant causing erosion.
It sounds like he's not a very experienced surgeon.

After hearing his concerns, I don't think I'd let him operate on me.
With the right surgeon, I think you'd be happy with the implant.

Other than the Titan, I don't think you'll be noticeable in swim trunks.
Thongs might be different I guess.

Good luck with whatever you decide.
85 years
Inject testosterone weekly.
Implant on 1/22/19 by Dr Avila.
Scrotal, hor. incision just over 1"
18cm AMS 700 CX, 3.5cm RTE 100cc res
Gleason 6 prostate cancer. Monitoring it for now.
Update: On my last biopsies the cancer wasn't found.

ams700xxx
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Re: THE BIG DECISION

Postby ams700xxx » Sun Apr 07, 2024 3:00 pm

tomas1 wrote:I'm no expert, but I've never heard of an inflatable implant causing erosion.
It sounds like he's not a very experienced surgeon.

After hearing his concerns, I don't think I'd let him operate on me.
With the right surgeon, I think you'd be happy with the implant.

Other than the Titan, I don't think you'll be noticeable in swim trunks.
Thongs might be different I guess.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Thanks for your reply, unfortunately the inflatable implant could come true for penis. Google:
Erosion of an inflatable penile prosthesis cylinder through the distal tip of a neophallus
fit guy from Europe, back surgery surviver, suffering a bad vl, using shots. Considering to go ipp ams 700 surgery in the future...

DeadlineDave
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Re: THE BIG DECISION

Postby DeadlineDave » Sun Apr 07, 2024 3:08 pm

ams700xxx wrote:[
Thanks for your reply, unfortunately the inflatable implant could come true for penis. Google:
Erosion of an inflatable penile prosthesis cylinder through the distal tip of a neophallus


And thinking along those same lines, a chunk of Skylab debris could fall on your head when you least expect it.

There are two major warnings my doctor gave me: risk of infection, and you will lose some size initially after the surgery which you may or may not be able to recover. (I only lost 5/8"), Infection rates are low with an experienced surgeon and good facility and are generally treatable. You can read posts here and discover how many have regained the lost length.

I had my surgery 3 months ago and came to "cycling" late. The soreness and discomfort are dissipating.
71 years old. Implanted 1/2/2024 with AMS LGX, 18cm with 4cm rear extenders by Dr. Bryan Kansas in Austin, TX.

Rider1400
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Re: THE BIG DECISION

Postby Rider1400 » Sun Apr 07, 2024 4:22 pm

There’s approximately 3,000 implants installed every month somewhere in this world. A large portion of these are inflatable. Do your studying and be sure the time is right for you. Im coming up on 2 years and it was the best dick decision I’ve ever made! Loving it. If it failed tomorrow I would be getting an appointment ASAP to get a new one. Go with a high volume Dr who is confident and positive about his craft! Like Perito in Florida, Clavel in Houston or Eid in New York. These along with many other high volume implanters have a 1-2% infection rate and most problems with erosion or floppy glands is a surgeons fault for either under sizing or oversized implants. When done properly you should have great results for many years. It takes a few months but when you get sick and tired of failures it’s simply time to take control.
58year old ED started mid 40s pills failed after 10 years. Injections works but diminishing results with pain. Implanted 5-22 Baylor,Scott,and White Dallas.Dr Michael Wierschem, infrapubic Coloplast 20cm and 1cm RTE. Going strong and loving it!

easymoney
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Location: West Coast Fl.

Re: THE BIG DECISION

Postby easymoney » Sun Apr 07, 2024 4:26 pm

A mallabble implant should be considered .. guy on here called thedriver just had a Genis implanted after 4 or 5 revisions of IPP implants ...from what I have read and heard him and his wife are quite happy with it ... just some food for thought

mikestap
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Re: THE BIG DECISION

Postby mikestap » Sun Apr 07, 2024 4:47 pm

Risk of erosion is a consideration if an oversized prosthesis is implanted. Since the standard methodology of sizing occurs in the operating room, choosing an overlong distal and proximal length, in my view as a mechanical engineer, is an error of tremendous magnitude.
64 Years. RALP 2013. Received 22cm Titan Dec 20, 2017 by Dr Hakky. See results at download/file.php?id=5320 and download/file.php?id=4754
Revision 3-25-21 24 cm XL No RTE

tomas1
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Re: THE BIG DECISION

Postby tomas1 » Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:32 pm

mikestap wrote:Risk of erosion is a consideration if an oversized prosthesis is implanted. Since the standard methodology of sizing occurs in the operating room, choosing an overlong distal and proximal length, in my view as a mechanical engineer, is an error of tremendous magnitude.


I'd say it's inexcusable to measure and mess up the size.
The surgical notes should show both measurements on both sides and the implants installed.

My surgeon isn't well known, but he got everything exactly right.
He even gave me a bit of extra length that helps.

Like everyone says, you have to get a good surgeon.
I was lucky since I stayed in the area for mine.
85 years
Inject testosterone weekly.
Implant on 1/22/19 by Dr Avila.
Scrotal, hor. incision just over 1"
18cm AMS 700 CX, 3.5cm RTE 100cc res
Gleason 6 prostate cancer. Monitoring it for now.
Update: On my last biopsies the cancer wasn't found.

Bigdog4all
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Re: THE BIG DECISION

Postby Bigdog4all » Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:16 pm

Make you a list of questions and quiz your URO. Most of everything you read and watch is very accurate. The surgery.....piece of cake. The healing process, it is what it is. You might want to invest in one of those donut pillows for some comfort. Get you one of the small ice bags. Works better than frozen peas. NOW HERE IS MY ONE AND TRUTHFUL THING. Those pump / inflate / cycle videos are all BULLSHYT. It's not that damn simple or painless. The Pump / inflate / cycle is the worst. Especially, with that AMS 700 PUMP. That damn pump must be made of glass, stone, or hard azz plastic. I think the pump might even be made of wood. I'm at a little over 8 weeks and can't even fondle, touch, or rub that damn pump. The entire process was a good thing, but preparing to use this pup thing, I do have second thoughts.
72, AMS 700 LGX. Married to an Angel. Discovered ED at 67. Path = Diabetic, Supplements, Pills, Needle, Pump, and finally AMS 700 (2-8-24).

alans4570
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Location: Wisconsin

Re: THE BIG DECISION

Postby alans4570 » Sun Apr 07, 2024 11:39 pm

Hello Bigdog,
I had my surgery on January 2nd 2024. My surgeon wanted me to wait 6 weeks before cycling. I had the AMS LGX just like you. Your right the pump is very hard at the beginning. It will start to get soft with use. My surgeon recommended start cycling in a very warm bath. I tried that but it was a pain. So I am using a small heating pad I bought at Walmart. It really helps. Wrap it in a light cloth and use it to warm up the pump and your penis. The warmth also helps with comfort while cycling. In seven weeks the pump is much easier to use.
Good Luck!
Age 74 Implanted 01/02/2024, Dr.Clavell AMS LGX, Ed for almost 20yrs. Cialis tried caused vision loss, Trimix also caused vision problems. Married 36 years.


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