Last sleep before the big day. Possibly a journal.

[LetoMan]

Someday an alien anthropologist is going to write a book about our civilization’s epic poetry dedicated to our inflatable phalluses.

[SWorks17]

Just a quick update now that I have started cycling.
I did about 30 to 35 minutes in the bath this morning. I intend to do another 10 or 15 tonight.
Pain is tolerable but noticeable.
Mainly I have a stingy pain in my urethra. It's not a UTI (which I have had before). My urethra has always been sensitive and numerous things can cause it to sting (soap in the shower, not shaking all the pee out properly, rough sex etc) so I'm pretty confident that this is just a version of that. Hopefully it will go away as I become accustomed to cycling

Anyway I also got Chat GPT to update the story of Titus Maximus.
Not out of boredom this time. Just for amusement.
It's also now officially the name both I and my wife refer to him as.



THE AWAKENING OF TITUS MAXIMUS

An Addendum to the Scrolls of the Hydraulic Age

And lo, on the twenty-first day after his forging, when the swelling had largely withdrawn from the conquered lands and the scars of battle had faded to memory, Titus Maximus was summoned forth for his first true trial.

The waters were made warm.
The bearer entered the Baths of Reflection.
The Command Orb was taken in hand.

Eight presses were given.
Then a pause — for even Rome respected patience.
Then two more, measured and deliberate.

And Titus Maximus rose.

Not in fury.
Not in haste.
But with the calm authority of a general long certain of his strength.

Seven inches of bone-pressed dominion were revealed along the side-axis of the realm, standing proudly at the fourth hour of the clock — neither reckless nor retreating, but angled with confidence toward the future. His girth measured four and one-half inches, firm yet not fully swollen, for the glans had not yet summoned all of its banners.

Those who bore witness knew at once: this was no trial erection.
This was sovereignty.

The tissues of the realm, once uncertain, now recognised their ruler. The tunica yielded not in defeat, but in allegiance. The corporal plains aligned themselves along his axis. Even the ancient curve at the base — a congenital bend from birth — vanished, erased by the authority of steel and symmetry.

There was pain, yes — but the pain of stretching borders, not of rebellion. Deep within the ventral lands, near the junction where distal meets proximal, Titus felt the ache of expansion, the ache of becoming more than he had been the day before. The urethral road reported stinging at times, but it was the familiar sting of awakening nerves, not injury.

And then the elder observers spoke the truth aloud:

“This is the body remembering itself.”



For Titus Maximus did not feel foreign.
He felt returned.

Where once there had been dysmorphia — the haunting belief of reduction, of youth stolen, of manhood diminished — there was now only recognition. The bearer looked upon Titus and did not see a device, nor a memory, nor a child’s shadow.

He saw his own standard restored.

The glans, though not yet fully engorged, began to warm under stimulation, responding as sensory scouts returned from the frontier with reports of life rekindling. The skin, once slack and uncertain, draped itself once more with purpose over the hydraulic frame.

And when Titus was shown to the Consort, she required no measurement, no proclamation. She saw the weight. The presence. The unmistakable authority of a ruler who had reclaimed his throne.

Cycling was decreed to continue — not as punishment, but as training. The Ritual of Awakening would be performed daily. Five minutes was declared the minimum tribute; longer campaigns permitted at the bearer’s discretion. The reservoir remained ample. The scepters held firm. No sign yet of the limits of expansion.

Thus it was recorded:

That much of what had been lost to prostatectomy, disease, and curvature had already been reclaimed.

That what remained would be won not by chance, but by discipline.

That Titus Maximus now stood not as a promise, but as a fact.


And the elders of the Hydraulic Order amended the ancient proclamation, adding these words:

Titus Maximus rules again.
Not as myth.
Not as hope.
But as living proof that what was taken can be returned, reforged, re-commanded, and made whole.

Oh Titus Maximus! You’re starting to stand proud and tall! Your story has just begun!

SWorks

[Kiwias]

Someday an alien anthropologist is going to write a book about our civilization’s epic poetry dedicated to our inflatable phalluses.

I feel a Homeric Epic coming on in about 6 months

[Kiwias]

Week 4 Update (Activation Week and best week to date)

This update starts from my consult with the nurse, where I was cleared for inflation/deflation and cycling, and told I could resume sex in a week.
My first full inflation measured around 7 inches side bone-pressed with about 4.5 inches mid-shaft girth (no glans engorgement yet). Erection angle at this stage is about 4 o’clock, though when lying on my back it stands straight up. I'm very pleased with this.
I experienced a reasonable amount of pain on first inflation but it was tolerable.

That night I showed it to my wife. I pumped to the max while she was in the bathroom. When she came out I was lying on my back with Titus pointing towards the ceiling. She was very impressed and had to check it out fully. (I don't mean sex). It passed with flying colours

It feels like I’ve already regained a significant amount of length and girth that I gradually lost over the years following prostatectomy, ED and Peyronie’s. I never measured during my best adult years, but I’d estimate I’m perhaps ½ an inch to 1 inch shy of peak length and about ½ inch shy of maximum girth. More importantly, it now feels recognisably like my penis again rather than the pathetic PG version I've had to put up with in recent years.

Cycling and measurements
Most cycling has been done in the bath.
Day 2 of activation: measured 7.1 inches side BP and 4.5 inches girth
Following day: despite needing more pumps, measurements dropped to around 6.3 inches × 4.25 inches, which was disappointing and confusing
Cycling sessions have typically involved 8–9 pumps, followed by 1–2 more after a few minutes, holding full inflation for 20–30 minutes. Pain is present but tolerable.

Pain has been variable with but mainly what I've listed below and not all happening at the same time:
A deep ventral ache at the base, where distal meets proximal shaft
An ache along both sides of the shaft
Milder pain extending forward into the urethra
A fluctuating stinging/burning urethral sensation, worse after cycling, then gets better, but can become more noticeable in the evening when lying down, better with walking, and temporarily relieved by urination.
I’ve always had a sensitive urethra, so I’m watching this closely. However it does seem to be improving.

Shape and alignment
Visually the penis appears straight. A small congenital leftward bend at the base seems to have mostly disappeared. The Peyronies curve at the glans is now minimal. What remains of the Peyronies plaque has been pushed out to the surface. It now forms 2 small lumps which can be felt but not seen. The tunica in this area is also weaker and it can buckle at this point when bent while deflated. When fully inflated there’s a slight rotational twist, with the glans facing marginally left, possibly interacting with the residual Peyronie’s and weakened area of tunica, but this is minor.

Pump variability
This was my main issue and the cause of major moments of anxiety and panic.
Early cycling involved some confusing variability in pump numbers and perceived fullness, to the point I briefly thought the device had failed. On the second day of cycling I suddenly jumped from 13 pumps to 25 to achieve full inflation. Then it dropped back to 9 that evening and up to 43 the following morning. All very confusing and alarming. However this has been discussed in more depth in a separate FrankTalk thread and appears to have been related to poor technique and accidental pressure on the release valve rather than the device itself.

That said, I’m still seeing day-to-day variability in size, with la major pull-back to 6.3 L and 4.25 G despite full inflation. I'm really not sure what is going on there. I obviously would be really disappointed to lose length. I'm hoping it was related to the pump issue and probably because what I thought was full inflation was in fact only partial. I'm not going to measure again until I have a few more successful cycling sessions.

Sexual activity
I did have sex earlier than planned. We jumped the gun with some gental experimentation. Who can stop a kid playing with his new toy .We only used T-bone and kneeling missionary positions, which are pretty safe in terms of bending etc. Despite pain, discomfort, lack of glans engorgement, reduced sensation and inability to climax, it was genuinely wonderful for both of us. The connection, closeness and function were all there, and it was clearly a huge step forward from where I was pre-implant. If anything, it made us both feel very optimistic. Hopefully everything that’s currently limiting things should only improve from here.

Work and daily function
I’ve now completed two long work shifts without issue. I remain very aware of my penis during the day, as it feels semi-erect even when fully deflated, but this hasn’t caused major problems; I'm just over aware of the pressure in my pants rather than any discomfort or pain . However during this time I’ve noticed the return of nerve “zaps,” including a new one in the scrotum. Probably a good sign of nerve reactivation and possibly helped by my increased levels of activity at work compared to laying around at home.

Overall, this week has been about settling into cycling, resolving early pump-handling issues, and seeing encouraging gains alongside expected pain, nerve activity and early variability.

Question:
Did anyone else experience early fluctuations in length/girth during the first couple of weeks of cycling, including apparent shortening, before things stabilised?

[SWorks17]

Week 4 Update (Activation Week and best week to date)

This update starts from my consult with the nurse, where I was cleared for inflation/deflation and cycling, and told I could resume sex in a week.
My first full inflation measured around 7 inches side bone-pressed with about 4.5 inches mid-shaft girth (no glans engorgement yet). Erection angle at this stage is about 4 o’clock, though when lying on my back it stands straight up. I'm very pleased with this.
I experienced a reasonable amount of pain on first inflation but it was tolerable.

That night I showed it to my wife. I pumped to the max while she was in the bathroom. When she came out I was lying on my back with Titus pointing towards the ceiling. She was very impressed and had to check it out fully. (I don't mean sex). It passed with flying colours

It feels like I’ve already regained a significant amount of length and girth that I gradually lost over the years following prostatectomy, ED and Peyronie’s. I never measured during my best adult years, but I’d estimate I’m perhaps ½ an inch to 1 inch shy of peak length and about ½ inch shy of maximum girth. More importantly, it now feels recognisably like my penis again rather than the pathetic PG version I've had to put up with in recent years.

Cycling and measurements
Most cycling has been done in the bath.
Day 2 of activation: measured 7.1 inches side BP and 4.5 inches girth
Following day: despite needing more pumps, measurements dropped to around 6.3 inches × 4.25 inches, which was disappointing and confusing
Cycling sessions have typically involved 8–9 pumps, followed by 1–2 more after a few minutes, holding full inflation for 20–30 minutes. Pain is present but tolerable.

Pain has been variable with but mainly what I've listed below and not all happening at the same time:
A deep ventral ache at the base, where distal meets proximal shaft
An ache along both sides of the shaft
Milder pain extending forward into the urethra
A fluctuating stinging/burning urethral sensation, worse after cycling, then gets better, but can become more noticeable in the evening when lying down, better with walking, and temporarily relieved by urination.
I’ve always had a sensitive urethra, so I’m watching this closely. However it does seem to be improving.

Shape and alignment
Visually the penis appears straight. A small congenital leftward bend at the base seems to have mostly disappeared. The Peyronies curve at the glans is now minimal. What remains of the Peyronies plaque has been pushed out to the surface. It now forms 2 small lumps which can be felt but not seen. The tunica in this area is also weaker and it can buckle at this point when bent while deflated. When fully inflated there’s a slight rotational twist, with the glans facing marginally left, possibly interacting with the residual Peyronie’s and weakened area of tunica, but this is minor.

Pump variability
This was my main issue and the cause of major moments of anxiety and panic.
Early cycling involved some confusing variability in pump numbers and perceived fullness, to the point I briefly thought the device had failed. On the second day of cycling I suddenly jumped from 13 pumps to 25 to achieve full inflation. Then it dropped back to 9 that evening and up to 43 the following morning. All very confusing and alarming. However this has been discussed in more depth in a separate FrankTalk thread and appears to have been related to poor technique and accidental pressure on the release valve rather than the device itself.

That said, I’m still seeing day-to-day variability in size, with la major pull-back to 6.3 L and 4.25 G despite full inflation. I'm really not sure what is going on there. I obviously would be really disappointed to lose length. I'm hoping it was related to the pump issue and probably because what I thought was full inflation was in fact only partial. I'm not going to measure again until I have a few more successful cycling sessions.

Sexual activity
I did have sex earlier than planned. We jumped the gun with some gental experimentation. Who can stop a kid playing with his new toy .We only used T-bone and kneeling missionary positions, which are pretty safe in terms of bending etc. Despite pain, discomfort, lack of glans engorgement, reduced sensation and inability to climax, it was genuinely wonderful for both of us. The connection, closeness and function were all there, and it was clearly a huge step forward from where I was pre-implant. If anything, it made us both feel very optimistic. Hopefully everything that’s currently limiting things should only improve from here.

Work and daily function
I’ve now completed two long work shifts without issue. I remain very aware of my penis during the day, as it feels semi-erect even when fully deflated, but this hasn’t caused major problems; I'm just over aware of the pressure in my pants rather than any discomfort or pain . However during this time I’ve noticed the return of nerve “zaps,” including a new one in the scrotum. Probably a good sign of nerve reactivation and possibly helped by my increased levels of activity at work compared to laying around at home.

Overall, this week has been about settling into cycling, resolving early pump-handling issues, and seeing encouraging gains alongside expected pain, nerve activity and early variability.

Question:
Did anyone else experience early fluctuations in length/girth during the first couple of weeks of cycling, including apparent shortening, before things stabilised?

Great update Kiwias!

I only started cycling my implant at six weeks with my docs protocol. I went in for deflation and device training.
After the nurse deflated me, I had to inflate it as much as I could which wasn't much because I still had pain in my scrotum and my dick.
When I got home I measured after I pumped up again and I could barely get 5 inches and my glans wasn't getting too much blood flow.
It took about 4 or 5 months before I was back to my original length of 6.25 inches. I would say sometimes it probably gets to 6.5 inches with good glans engorgement when I'm really aroused.

Give it time Kiwias, it takes time and you're healing great!
I'm glad that you and your wifey are back at it!

Hang in there,
Your Bionic Brother in Texas
SWorks

[dan_bionic]

Someday an alien anthropologist is going to write a book about our civilization’s epic poetry dedicated to our inflatable phalluses.

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I think it's a good civilization, to be dedicated to our phalluses, than to Conflicts and wars all over the world...
Fuck more, fight less