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NothingIsOver
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Greetings

Postby NothingIsOver » Fri Jan 29, 2021 9:34 pm

Hi there,

I've been lurking here on FrankTalk for a few months now and wanted to introduce myself and share my story.

I'm a single guy in my late thirties and, in hindsight, have been dealing with ED for many years. I think it started in my early twenties when I developed fibrosis just below the glans. This affected blood flow beyond that point. From then on, in certain positions--mostly on my back or seated--I would have to squeeze my PC muscle to make my glans engorge--it would drain otherwise. I was still able to have intercourse because the rest of my penis remained firm. Then, a few years ago, I developed more fibrosis near the base. This led to progressively weaker erections overall.

Last year, I finally had to admit I was losing the ability to achieve legit erections. "No big deal", I thought. "I'll just take some medication and it will be fine."

I went to a local uro and got a prescription for 20mg of Cialis. It helped a bit with engorgement but could not produce a truly firm erection. 100mg of Viagra worked no better. To say I was disappointed by my lack of response to the pills would be a huge understatement. Basically, I lost my mind. I'm talking panic attacks and being unable to eat or sleep--just totally devastated and terrified my sex life was over. Like everyone, I've had my share of struggles in life, but the harsh realization that I had serious ED brought me lower than anything else I have experienced.

After a few weeks of this, I got tired of feeling sorry for myself. All my moping reminded me of the scene from Animal House when the College decides to shut down the Deltas and they are all sitting around, defeated. That is, until Bluto gives an impassioned speech about how "nothing is over!" I decided that I was giving up too easily and resolved to exhaust every option to fix my problem.

Eventually, I found FrankTalk and began devouring the many knowledge-filled posts from fellow men who have been afflicted by this terrible condition. I have learned so much and owe a great debt of gratitude to all of you. I've been consulting with some of the top surgeons in the country and have made the decision to pursue implant surgery ASAP. My penis has given me enough trouble and I'm ready for a new start!
Born 1982
ED due to Peyronie's/VL
Implanted March 2021 by Dr. Tariq Hakky
Titan XL - 24 cm - Touch Pump - no RTEs - 125 cc reservoir
"Nothing is over until we decide it is!" - Bluto, Animal House

Cajun Jeff
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Re: Greetings

Postby Cajun Jeff » Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:27 pm

Welcome to FT.
68 years old, Married 48 years. Prostate Cancer surgery 11 years ago. Tried Pills, VED, moved to injections (EdEx) for past 6 years. Implanted with AMS 700 LGX by Dr Hellstrom in New Orleans at Tulane Medical. 1/13/20

Burhead27
Posts: 22
Joined: Fri Jan 01, 2021 4:39 pm

Re: Greetings

Postby Burhead27 » Sat Jan 30, 2021 11:10 am

Welcome to FT I am also new. I hope you find this as helpful as I did.
66 Y married to high-school sweetheart. ED on and off 30 Y ( BP meds). Pills, VED with pills Tried injection 1 time in Dr. office not for me.. Unable to have intercourse over 2 years prior to implant. Implanted 12/14 2020. AMS CX 24+1. Happy Camper!


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