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by C_lab34
Wed Nov 04, 2020 5:59 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: Implant replacement surgery 12/23
Replies: 17
Views: 3116

Re: Implant replacement surgery 12/23

Now, onto more practical matters. I also spoke with a Dr. Clavell in Houston. He also thought the Titan was a better choice, because he also believes they are more durable. He says he has seen more AMS pump failures and cylinder ruptures, and told me that if he were me, he would get a Titan. But at ...
by C_lab34
Wed Nov 04, 2020 5:53 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: Implant replacement surgery 12/23
Replies: 17
Views: 3116

Re: Implant replacement surgery 12/23

I'm 34 years old. My first implant was lifechanging, but I was hoping to get a few more years out of it. Here we are with another lifechanger, going in the opposite direction. I was happy with my CX. When I first came out of surgery I had the usual neurotic frustrations. I was very sore for a couple...
by C_lab34
Mon Nov 02, 2020 6:11 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: Implant replacement surgery 12/23
Replies: 17
Views: 3116

Implant replacement surgery 12/23

I am tentatively scheduled for implant revision/replacement surgery on December 23rd in Indianapolis. Dr. Alex Tatem will be performing the surgery. I have an AMS CX 21 cm with 3 cm rte on one side and 3 and 1/2 rte on the other. My device stopped working about two weeks ago after four and a half ye...
by C_lab34
Sat Oct 31, 2020 9:56 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: Those who’ve 4.5 inch girth, I’ve a question
Replies: 21
Views: 2733

Re: Those who’ve 4.5 inch girth, I’ve a question

I don't see how it could actually matter one way or the other, especially with an average natural girth. Both the LGX and the Titan expand in circumference to fit your actual anatomy. What you bring to the operating table is what you're going to get. If you lose size, it will be from scarring, atrop...
by C_lab34
Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:37 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: Dr. Alex Tatum in Indianapolis
Replies: 11
Views: 1384

Re: Dr. Alex Tatum in Indianapolis

Realized I've spelled my new implant doctor's name incorrectly. It's Tatem. Oops. But on to more important matters. I met with him this morning. I want to say again that, given the unfortunate cirumstances, it's pretty much a miracle I was able to see him so soon after realizing that something was w...
by C_lab34
Tue Oct 27, 2020 4:44 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: AMS Ms pump recall
Replies: 23
Views: 2892

Re: AMS Ms pump recall

So sorry to hear of what you are going through. I know the hurt and disappointment you are feeling. I am hoping that at least you will be reimbursed for all your trouble, and not have to pay for another surgery. Plus, if it is just the pump, the surgery will be less invasive. Hang in there, man.
by C_lab34
Mon Oct 26, 2020 8:16 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: Dr. Alex Tatum in Indianapolis
Replies: 11
Views: 1384

Re: Dr. Alex Tatum in Indianapolis

Thank you for the reply and the good advice, Stephen. What you say is very sensible. But here is how I am thinking about things: I am currently uninsured. I am not wealthy. I know that Tatum's clinic offers financing for out of pocket surgery. Plus, I have somehow gotten an appointment with him for ...
by C_lab34
Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:13 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: Dr. Alex Tatum in Indianapolis
Replies: 11
Views: 1384

Re: Dr. Alex Tatum in Indianapolis

I found out through this doctor's twitter that he is all of 33 years old! So one year younger than me. I have to say he still seems very thorough and serious and caring. Just might be lacking some experience...
by C_lab34
Mon Oct 26, 2020 5:07 pm
Forum: Implants
Topic: Dr. Alex Tatum in Indianapolis
Replies: 11
Views: 1384

Dr. Alex Tatum in Indianapolis

Looking at revision surgery for my broken AMS CX, and I have found a Dr. Alex Tatum in Indianapolis. He responded promptly to my emails and was very kind and seems knowledgeable. He said he has done many revisions and is comfortable with them. He was also able to get me into his office this thursday...
by C_lab34
Sat Oct 24, 2020 9:49 am
Forum: Implants
Topic: Young man with broken pump
Replies: 2
Views: 574

Young man with broken pump

Hello everyone. I used to frequent this forum as a very anxious and depressed young man of 27 or 28. I had struggled with ED all my life, and finally was implanted by Dr. Kramer in Baltimore about five years ago. Though my initial recovery was a bit rocky, and I had to deal with the neurosis of adju...

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