Thanks for the reply, The medical escort is just that an escort, no medical training that I see, 80$ and taxi fare to get you to your room, she offered to go get any food etc, I declined and tipped her and away she went. Very pleasant lady / escort, kinda sounds promiscuous;) She did elaborate Dr Ei...

shooter1000 wrote:You are doing great ! Welcome to the club

Thanks your doing well yourself , definitely need to find new underwear for this, always been a short man and just boxers, some TLC for the kids....

1st day postop.. Had surgery at Lenox Hill Ambulatory Surgery.. I had great service by everyone I interacted with there.. Well worth the trip from Iowa to have Dr. Eid's skilled hands and his extensive background to provide us men with an life after ED... His demeanor, bedside manner and reassurance...

Well finally made it to the Bentley, which is a tired facility, after a cancelled flight earlier. See Dr Eid in the afternoon for all the prep stuff. Not looking forward to getting another scope up my pecker from a stone right distal ureter last week but oh well. Leaning towards a Titan.

Do you remember when you signed your surgical consent what it listed as a surgical procedure? As a nurse I tell everyone that if they don't understand what they are signing, that it's needs clarified and explained. Never take anything for granted when it comes to your health. I wish you only the bes...

Then why are you posting here for our approval if that's your decision? If your mind is already made up why solicit opinions?

Thanks for the replies and moral support, you guys are great Nice to be in an understanding and supportive environment of such a stressful and intimate part of our lives

Scheduled next Wednesday With the good Dr Eid at Lenox Hill Hospital . Apprehensive but excited to get this done and move on with my life. As newly single and the frightening dating environment. Sex by the 3rd to 5th date or whatever it winds up being. Will feel great not to step into a relationship...

Thanks Lost Sheep, You are correct I am 100 % P&T. I haven't addressed my ED as an issue with the VA. I have many other issues and this is not one that I would feel comfortable with the VA correcting. I understand being in the system and wanting to get it paid for are real. But as you noted Drs....

Just wanted to drop a quick intro. I am starting my journey and have found this board and the incredible wealth of information invaluable. I am 60. Suffered a blown disc at L5-S1 many years ago working in an ICU doing patient care. Now I i have severe DDD at L5-S1. Along with chronic pain, depressio...