I'm scared of getting my implant next week

[macoza]

HI everyone... I'm scheduled for surgery next week and I'm very very very scared. A part of me wants to do it but another part of me doesn't. Can you guys give me some encouragement and share your experiences before getting your implant?

[Old Guy]

It's normal to be anxious, scared, and nervous before any surgery. My implant at 68 years old was my first ever surgery, don't think I got any sleep the two nights prior. Once I made it to the facility everyone was so nice they eased my nervousness, things went smoothly and I woke up bionic. All the years missing out on sex made me feel like I wasted time.
Best of luck. Post your results.

[NYCGay]

I was scared too before my implant surgery back in 2021. Who wouldn't be at least a little bit nervous before going through with such a procedure? For encouragement, I would advice you to look at the results: all studies I have seen have indicated that a very high percentage of implantees are happy with the result. Anecdotally, many suffer from a sense of "buyers' remorse" right after the surgery, when things are still sore and they haven't gotten to use the implant yet. But a few months down the road, the great majority seem to enjoy their new erection-on-demand and be glad they had the courage to go through with surgery.

As for myself, even though my implant recently failed and I will now have to have it replaced, my only regret is that I didn't get an implant earlier. I wish I had gotten it when my ED had progressed to such a level that not even the injections gave me a satisfactory erection. For me, that would have meant getting the implant in my mid-forties, rather than waiting till my mid-fifties.

Since you are scheduled for surgery, I assume you have pretty bad ED and that you have tried pills and injections, and that they don't work well for you, or you are not happy using them. (I grew to hate the injections.) If that is the case, and if you have a high-volume surgeon that you trust, then you probably want to just go ahead with, get it done, and then be conscientious about following your doctor's instructions during the healing period. Chances are that six months from now, you'll be very happy that you did.

[macoza]

As for myself, even though my implant recently failed and I will now have to have it replaced, my only regret is that I didn't get an implant earlier. I wish I had gotten it when my ED had progressed to such a level that not even the injections gave me a satisfactory erection. For me, that would have meant getting the implant in my mid-forties, rather than waiting till my mid-fifties.

Since you are scheduled for surgery, I assume you have pretty bad ED and that you have tried pills and injections, and that they don't work well for you, or you are not happy using them. (I grew to hate the injections.) If that is the case, and if you have a high-volume surgeon that you trust, then you probably want to just go ahead with, get it done, and then be conscientious about following your doctor's instructions during the healing period. Chances are that six months from now, you'll be very happy that you did.

Greatly appreciate the feedback, brother. So you mention waiting months after the implant before I can use it. But since I'm getting the implant next week, I'll need to use it to have sex with my gf by this April. I'd want to use it as soon as possible after the surgery. My surgeon informed me that I can have sex a month after the surgery. In that case, I can't wait many months as you described.

Btw, I had PRP done last week. As a result, I have experienced morning wood. But I'm not at the point where I can have sex on demand. Despite this, I think I'd still need an implant.

My only gripe with surgery is if the implant fails or I get infection after the surgery. That'll be a nightmare for me.

Looking forward to your words on what you think of this, brother.

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[NYCGay]

Greatly appreciate the feedback, brother. So you mention waiting months after the implant before I can use it. But since I'm getting the implant next week, I'll need to use it to have sex with my gf by this April. I'd want to use it as soon as possible after the surgery. My surgeon informed me that I can have sex a month after the surgery. In that case, I can't wait many months as you described.

Btw, I had PRP done last week. As a result, I have experienced morning wood. But I'm not at the point where I can have sex on demand. Despite this, I think I'd still need an implant.

My only gripe with surgery is if the implant fails or I get infection after the surgery. That'll be a nightmare for me.

Looking forward to your words on what you think of this, brother.

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I didn’t mean that you have to wait several months after the procedure before starting to have sex. I had sex for the first time three and a half weeks after getting the implant. But the first few months, it was often somewhat painful for me to have sex, so I didn’t always enjoy it as much as I had hoped. But the pain gradually went away, and that’s when I really started enjoying my new sex life. Guys clearly differ in how much discomfort they have early on, but I think my experience is fairly typical.

As for the risk of getting an infection after the surgery: yes, unfortunately that does happen. You might want to ask your surgeon what his rate of infections is. And you can probably do your part in minimizing the risk by conscientiously following your doctor’s instructions after the surgery.

[hanknyman]

HI everyone... I'm scheduled for surgery next week and I'm very very very scared. A part of me wants to do it but another part of me doesn't. Can you guys give me some encouragement and share your experiences before getting your implant?

Hi macoza. I’m also scheduled for next week and I did a double take when I read your post because it sounded like I wrote it. I have the same feelings and it has been a rollercoaster for me as some other members have said to me. Getting responses from NYCGAY and other members have been helpful for me to read and hopefully are helping you too.

[Nick74]

HI everyone... I'm scheduled for surgery next week and I'm very very very scared. A part of me wants to do it but another part of me doesn't. Can you guys give me some encouragement and share your experiences before getting your implant?

Hey brother, don’t be scared. I have my surgery next week as well.It’s normal to feel nervous I was skeptical too. But after spending a few days off with my wife, I realized how limited and frustrated I felt, and that made the decision clear for me.We’re doing this to take our lives back.Stay strong, stay positive we’ve got this. Soon we’ll be bionic, blessed, and moving forward by God’s grace GOD BLESS YOU and soon to be bionic..

[Time2Change]

HI everyone... I'm scheduled for surgery next week and I'm very very very scared. A part of me wants to do it but another part of me doesn't. Can you guys give me some encouragement and share your experiences before getting your implant?

Being apprehensive makes sense. Getting an implant is considered a major surgery.

I was nervous because I hadn't had any other surgeries before getting my implant. But I was eager, too, because I had been dealing with ED for 19+ years at that point. I had a lot of confidence in my doctor.

I think the best way to have a good outcome is to follow your doctor's instructions both before and after the surgery.

By April, you should be having sex. It may still include some discomfort and pain at that point, but not much.

[Rider1400]

Take a deep breath and commit! A LOT of getting thru the recovery is being positive and hanging in there. Commit, have it done and then there’s nothing you can do but heal. Don’t give worry any time or effort!
I had a bad fall into the hold of my boat and ripped my biceps in two, tore all 5 rotator muscles, broke 2 ribs and fractured my arm just 3 weeks prior to my scheduled implant date. Spoke with both Drs and they both agreed that if I didn’t have any complications after my shoulder surgery that I could keep my implant date. So had a major reconstructive 4-1/2 hour shoulder surgery and then 2 weeks to the day had my implant. I always said I had a very good and easy recovery with little pain….. truth is probate the shoulder was such a rough recovery that I didn’t have the capacity to feel any other pains!! lol. Actually both surgery went well and recovery was good on both. I never got worried or concerned as I had decided this was for the best and was totally committed to getting it done. Good luck and hang in there.

[macattack]

HI everyone... I'm scheduled for surgery next week and I'm very very very scared. A part of me wants to do it but another part of me doesn't. Can you guys give me some encouragement and share your experiences before getting your implant?

Hey brother, don’t be scared. I have my surgery next week as well.It’s normal to feel nervous I was skeptical too. But after spending a few days off with my wife, I realized how limited and frustrated I felt, and that made the decision clear for me.We’re doing this to take our lives back.Stay strong, stay positive we’ve got this. Soon we’ll be bionic, blessed, and moving forward by God’s grace GOD BLESS YOU and soon to be bionic..

I have surgery scheduled for 1/5/26. I am scared, nervous, excited. I have also dealt with ED for about 15 years and VL diagnosis 2 years ago. After many failed attempts through insurance, I am finally on a plan that covers the surgery.

I can't wait!