So, I had my consult today with Dr. Levine. I have to say I was impressed. Very professional and personable and both Dr. Levine and his PA answered all of my questions and I had a bunch. He actually physically examined me which I appreciated and did a stretch test. Turns out I have more length than ...

I'm in Chicago like you and will be seeing Levine on August 2nd for a consult as an implant is my future. I see no harm in speaking with Petito and think it is probably even a good idea, but I would not have him perform the surgery if you are in Chicago unless you absolutely hate Levine (which from ...

ED, penile atrophy, the inability to perform, etc. is extremely depressing and weighs on me every day (as I am sure it does for many others on this forum). However, I just finished speaking with an acquaintance of mine who went blind 9 years ago (same issue as Kirby Puckett) and now has been diagnos...

Thanks to everyone for your input. Very helpful and appreciated. I will let you know how it goes on 8/2 but going forward with an implant because nothing else works. Only issue would be if I absolutely hated Levine and needed to find someone else. Highly doubt I will. Also, thanks for the tip on the...

Thanks but shutdown highly unlikely. It’s right before an election and GOP wants you thinking about inflation not how they shut down the government when you vote.

As previously noted on this forum, I have complete ED as of late 2019 due to uncontrolled diabetes. I got the diabetes under control but did nothing for the ED because my wife was diagnosed with cancer around the same time (ultimately passing away from CV-19 in 8/21 as she was immunocompromised) and...

You've had one implant already. You can catastrophize and project about any future revision if you like but it seems to me that you can either (i) decide not to have a revision when your current implant fails or (ii) have a revision (or multiple revisions if necessary over your lifetime) and make da...

Sharpes: Thanks for the kind note. It’s taken me about 9 months since my wife’s passing to feel good enough to date so absent ED that would be about now. But ED and some other minor health issues have stopped me in my tracks. I intend to use Dr. Levine in Chicago and will call for an appointment. I ...

Sharpes: Keep me posted on how it goes because I am in a similar boat. Lost ability to have an erection at end of 2019 due to uncontrolled diabetes. Pills don’t work. Did not go to urologist because my wife was dealing with terrible anxiety, depression and then cancer. Went into remission in 2020 bu...

Some background: I am currently 48. My wife passed away in August, 2021 due to CV-19 (she was fully vaccinated but immunocompromised due to cancer). After about 9 months of depression over her loss, I am now ready to date again, but have a huge barrier in the way - I have permanent ED due to uncontr...