Newly Bionic

[MissionInflatable]

I've finally made the decision to get implants. Pills and jabs no good for me. I'm off to see Dr Love (Melbourne, Australia) on 27 Nov for initial consultation. From the brief research I've done, implants seem to be very successful. Never thought in a million years I'd be getting this done. I'm 67 and fairly fit. I'm actually quite excited about it, from what I have read. Getting some semblance of a normal sex life would be awesome. The cost of the procedure ($26k AUD), and the fact it is a last resort put me off - but it's now full steam ahead. Dr Love (Great name for a penile implant urologist) seems very experienced and does around 75 implants a year. I contemplated getting it done overseas (much cheaper) but chickened out. I'm still working and will get a loan. The prospect of a more normal and reliable sex life is the driving force.
I stumbled across this forum and would love to hear about other experiences. There's nothing better than hearing about real life experiences, good and bad.
All the best

[splitpeach]

Had my appointment earlier this week at UCLH and have been recommended for an implant. Next appointment I will be shown the how they work!

How long did it take from choosing the implant to surgery did it take?
Also do you get to a choose which implant?
I'm not as blessed as you in that department so worried about loss of size. Would prefer ams 700 LGX but don't think the NHS does that!

Hi Browny sorry about the delay in getting back to you.

i had my 1st visit with this doctor on Friday 13th June (usually unlucky), walked him told him i wanted a robocock he said ok wait around 6 weeks and we can see what comes up.

had my pre opp on Monday 23rd June to make sure all my bloods were ok and i was fit for surgery, and then surgery was Wednesday 2nd.

whole thing took just over 2 weeks from 1st visit.

i didnt get to choose, apart from if i wanted this one i had or the malleable penile implant.

Hope everything is working out for you so far.

Hiya, surgery is on Friday, at UCLH, getting the AMS 700 LGX, how long did you stay in hospital for?

Looks like you were there for three days?

I've been told mine will only be an overnight stay and released the next day if all ok.

You got an LGX on NHS? Which surgeon?

[browny30]

Hi Browny sorry about the delay in getting back to you.

i had my 1st visit with this doctor on Friday 13th June (usually unlucky), walked him told him i wanted a robocock he said ok wait around 6 weeks and we can see what comes up.

had my pre opp on Monday 23rd June to make sure all my bloods were ok and i was fit for surgery, and then surgery was Wednesday 2nd.

whole thing took just over 2 weeks from 1st visit.

i didnt get to choose, apart from if i wanted this one i had or the malleable penile implant.

Hope everything is working out for you so far.

Hiya, surgery is on Friday, at UCLH, getting the AMS 700 LGX, how long did you stay in hospital for?

Looks like you were there for three days?

I've been told mine will only be an overnight stay and released the next day if all ok.

You got an LGX on NHS? Which surgeon?

Asif Muneer, he was great, reviews seem quite bad on here, I was quite apprehensive, but first meeting he knew I was quite worried about my size as I'm only 5 1/2 pre implant.

He was happy to give me an LGX and put in 18cm + 2cm rte. Which is definitely a good size for me.