Getting ready for an implant

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SteveTex
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Getting ready for an implant

Postby SteveTex » Sat Sep 08, 2012 9:26 pm

I had a radical prostatectomy in July 2009 and so far have had a zero PSA, so seems the cancer is gone. However, I've had total ED and incontinence since the surgery. Tried pills, vacuum pump, injections and none of them have worked great. So I have now scheduled my implant surgery for Sept 26th in Houston. He intends to put in an AMS700LGX.

I also have had incontinence since my robotic surgery, but a year ago had the AUS implanted and it has resolved my incontinence by 95%. I've been very pleased with it.

I'll try to journalize my implant journey over ht enext few months.

Wish me luck.

Steve (from Houston, Texas)
Age 61.

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Re: Getting ready for an implant

Postby SteveTex » Sat Sep 08, 2012 9:28 pm

I'd be curious to learn if any one else is a "double pumper"? Meaning you have the AUS on one side and the IPP on th eother side. Two pumps for two different reasons.
Age 61.

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greggshere
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Re: Getting ready for an implant

Postby greggshere » Sat Sep 08, 2012 10:46 pm

Good luck man, I too had a robotic RP only in March of 2010. My incontinence cleared up luckily after about 4 months, but the ED has never gotten better. I too am planning an implant, but currently am trying to get the insurance company to pay for it. So far they are denying coverage, but I am hopeful they will ultimately come through. I totally wish you luck and the best. Let us know how it all works out.

radiodec
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Re: Getting ready for an implant

Postby radiodec » Sat Sep 08, 2012 11:53 pm

Wish you luck and all the best. Retro-Pubic Radical Prostatectomy in February of 2000. No incontinence problems, but E.D. that progressed from the injections to now waiting on my urologist to schedule an implant. I am jealouse, you are already scheduled.

Again good luck.

Radiodec
70 - married 47 years: RP - 2000, injections till 2012, AMS700LGX with 21cm tubes 2cm extenders 11/7/2012, failed 6/5/2017 --- Re-implanted 8/18/2017 with AMS 700CX -- Implants by Dr. David Morris, Hendersonville,TN

bob1138
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Re: Getting ready for an implant

Postby bob1138 » Sun Sep 09, 2012 12:21 am

Steve,

I was implanted with the Coloplast Titan in December 2007 after developing ED Post Prostatectomy in 2004.
Thankfully, it completely corrected my ED and restored both my sex life and the emotional intimacy with my wife.
I wish the same for you.

Best of Luck,

Bob

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Re: Getting ready for an implant

Postby nakedcalvin » Tue Sep 11, 2012 3:44 pm

Steve,
All the best to you, man. It is a been there, done that for me and I haven't regretted it at all. I hope you have the same results.

Cal
“I’ve just learned about his illness. Let’s hope it’s nothing trivial.” – Irvin S. Cobb

radiodec
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Re: Getting ready for an implant

Postby radiodec » Tue Sep 11, 2012 5:24 pm

Your surgery is scheduled for the day before I go for my pre-op, and 3 days from my surgery on 10/1. Give us all a good report after your surgery to ease the nerves of those of us waiting our turn.

Wish you all the best.

Radiodec
70 - married 47 years: RP - 2000, injections till 2012, AMS700LGX with 21cm tubes 2cm extenders 11/7/2012, failed 6/5/2017 --- Re-implanted 8/18/2017 with AMS 700CX -- Implants by Dr. David Morris, Hendersonville,TN

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Dave48003
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Re: Getting ready for an implant

Postby Dave48003 » Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:06 pm

Someone on here has the double pumper, I just can't remember who. Search thru the implant forums I think you will stumble on it. He told me once about forgetting to pump at the urinal and standing there unable to pee. Rather funny.

I'm now over 18 months with my bionic leprechaun. I love it, wish you great success!
Charter member of the Brotherhood of Bionic Boners.
69 YO with a venous leak since puberty, made worse by meds & diabetes. Tried pills, a VED, and injections before my AMS 700LGX was implanted 3-17-2011. A life changing event!


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