If anyone has the 50+ page write-up done a few years back by a patient of Dr. Eid's, kindly copy a link to it in your reply. It's full of the author's good information about what he went through getting the implant and suggestions for prospective patients. Many thanks.

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Take hot baths and/or use a heating pad applied to the scrotal area for extended periods throughout the day. I had excruciating pain, as if someone were pinching the area where the release valve is with a pair of pliers. This lasted almost a month. My doc recommended the baths/heating pad, and it he...

Negative aspect could be the build-up of scar tissue in the penis such that scar tissue becomes heavy around the uninflated cylinders. Inflation (cycling) for the sake of avoiding scar tissue versus inflation for sex are two different "uses," if you will. Discuss with your doc to clear the...

There is a peer-to-peer counseling number you can call to get guidance and support about where you are emotionally with this issue. They provide assistance via phone (1.855.845.7415) as well as web chat on a nondiscriminatory basis. What have you got to lose in talking to them? Keep us posted.

I'd be frank (no pun) with your doctor. Tell him you're on this site and many guys (including myself) were instructed to cycle from day 3 post-op. The reason for this, as told to me by Dr. EId, is that scar tissue starts to build immediately following surgery, so you want to minimize the potential d...

Am six weeks post-op and all good. I notice, though, that the sensitivity in my penis (shaft, head, scrotal area where incision was) is dulled. Also, my penis feels colder than with a pre-op erection. Wondering if others can guide me with their experiences with the above in terms how sensitivity cha...

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I live in CA and made the trek to NYC for Dr. Eid. He is excellent in every way, including his calm demeanor and very approachable character.