Reservoir Completely Empty

[dhiker99]

Had a Coloplast Titan implanted in April 2021. Its fully functional and working well enough and almost entirely pain free. The only (minor) complaint I have is that I can fill my implant only up to the point at which the pump bulb no longer fills with fluid from the reservoir even though I have not yet reached the "rock hard" state described by many on this web site. My surgeon indicated that because I have a flat abdomen he had to implant the reservoir under the muscles. Does anyone know if there's a septum or other means that would allow a few milliliters of additional fluid to be added to the reservoir by injection (like in a drug pump) without surgery?

[tomas1]

I'm sick of always hearing the excuses surgeons make for screwups.
Naturally, most everyone will disagree with me, but what kind of reason is it for not putting enough saline in the system? I'm sure (hopefully) another surgeon will do a minor procedure to fill the system

[newbie443]

Yep. No surgeon is perfect and even the best make mistakes. It just happens. The difference is what the doctor does when these things happen. Some treat the patient very badly.

As far as I know the only way to put fluid in is to open you up again. The tube going to the reservoir will need to be clamped in 2 places and cut. Then fluid added to the reservoir. Then the 2 ends of the tube reconnected. Pretty easy fix as I am sure you can feel the tube. Most likely like a vasectomy for recovery. No need to remove cylinders, pump, or reservoir unless there is another problem.

[dhiker99]

Thanks for the input. Wouldn’t say it’s a surgeon screw up, works fine like it is. Just limits any “growth” potential. I’ll just go with it like it is then

[Lost Sheep]

Thanks for the input. Wouldn’t say it’s a surgeon screw up, works fine like it is. Just limits any “growth” potential. I’ll just go with it like it is then

If the erection you get fully pumped is equal to or slightly more rigid than the best erections of your youth, then you have little to gain by adding more fluid. If not, you might want to look into it, if for no other reason than to let the manufacturer and your surgeon (and any payer for the procedure) know there is an issue.

[oldbeek]

I go completely flat when I squeeze deflate. My reservoir is only 65ml and takes 35-40 pumps to hit rock hard. Pump bulb is hard when squeezed quickly. If I press the pump bulb slowly the bulb will go flat. That is a relief valve. Are you sure you are operating the pump properly? Did your doc pump you up to examine the problem?

[Masonjames]

I had the same problem and asked why they didn't out more fluid in the reservoir and told that if they put more than is recommended they could lose their license for malpractice. Each implant has limits of how much fluid can be used. That's what I was told. He said I had the maximum amout that he could use. I feel like I could get more stretch on the implant if there were more

[Gt1956]

I had the same problem and asked why they didn't out more fluid in the reservoir and told that if they put more than is recommended they could lose their license for malpractice. Each implant has limits of how much fluid can be used. That's what I was told. He said I had the maximum amout that he could use. I feel like I could get more stretch on the implant if there were more

I call bs on that. If the volume of saline was so darned critical the whole works would come prefilled & sealed. Even the method that I've seen in YouTube videos. I could hardly call it a precise measurement. In my opinion, you got the "go away" story.
A better explanation is that the implant maker knows how much saline their product needs. Thus the instructions give that info. He can't measure very well.

[Agfa13]

Ummm...how do you know you need more fluid? Or need?
I can understand the rock hard state, but that is about it....

[Masonjames]

You can call BS all you want, I know what I'm talking about. I'm not the only guy to experience this.
Having said that I refuse to get into an online dispute with anyone here. This is a support site and to many times arguments develop over things that shouldn't be divisive