What To Expect From Implant Surgery

[Irish Lad 34]

I'm scheduled to be implanted via the penoscrotal approach with a Coloplast Titan in 5 days - Wednesday 12th November.

I'm excited and terrified at the same time.

Surgeon is Dr Rowland Rees. Location is London. I believe Dr Rees is a very good implant surgeon.

What should I expect here in terms of pain, recovery, look and feel of the penis, ability to function etc? Any tips to help me through the journey?

I've been told I will probably have a catheter in my penis and things will be very sore and swollen for a few weeks.

I'm from Ireland. Age 35. I have booked 9 days in an Airbnb in London but I can add a few more days to my stay if I need to. I have booked 2 weeks sick leave off work and then requested a work from home permit for at least 1 week upon my return.

My mother will be coming to London to help me travel from the hospital to the Airbnb. I will stay in my parents house for for 1 - 2 weeks when I return from London and commence working from home. I usually work in an office.

I can adjust these plans if I need to.

[Irish Lad 34]

***also should I continue using injections and/or pills right up to the day of surgery so that the penis is not always shrivelled?