Finally! Surgery tomorrow

[toronto83]

Hi dear members,
Finally, I am scheduled for my implant surgery tomorrow in Toronto with Dr. krakowsky. I’ve been following the forum and I would like to thank you guys for all the valuable information. Thanks to the forum, I was convinced the implant was the way to go going forward.
Wish me luck

[1sfman]

Best of luck to you toronto83! I'm 4 weeks and 1 day out from surgery. First couple of weeks a bit tough, but use a lot of ice and follow doctors instructions and all will be well. I'm 2 weeks from "activation day" and I can hardly wait.

[Old Guy]

Hope all went well. Glad you found helpful info here at Frank Talk. Next few days to rest, ice and ask yourself why did I do this.

[wanttokno]

Hey toronto83. In addition to the previous advice I recommend acquiring an inflatable donut, Arnica Gel and Aspercream. (Be sure to not get any Arnica into an open incision)
The donut helps when sitting for longer periods of time. The Arnica gel helps alleviate soreness and improves healing time by increasing capillary blood flow. As for the Aspercream, it was a real help in dealing with the additional ache that comes on when beginning cycling.
Blessings to you and your surgical team.

[Kodixx]

toronto83, hope the procedure was a success and your recovery is off to a good start. Look forward to hearing about your journey!

- Chuck

Finally, I am scheduled for my implant surgery tomorrow in Toronto with Dr. Krakowsky.

[SWorks17]

Toronto83, Welcome to the Bionic Brotherhood!

It will take a while for you to get through this first part, but in 6 to 8 weeks you should be using your new Bionic Weapon!

Congratulations!
Your Bionic Brother in Texas
SWorks

[richard_goes_bionic]

congrats and welcome wish you a fast and without problems recovery.

[toronto83]

Hi guys,
I’m back home and recovering from surgery.
According to the doctor, it was a success.
He implanted me a Coloplast Titan 20+1RTE.
The pain is manageable but urinating stings as hell. I know it’s normal after catheter removal but oh boy it hurts.
I also know that I shouldn’t worry too much about size at this stage, but it looks too small compared to my size right the day before the surgery.
I was 14cm BPL and now semi-inflated looks like 8 or 9.
What surprised me the most is my proximal and distal measurements: 12 Proximal and only 9 distal.
I read a lot about recovering lost size post surgery cycling aggressively for 6-12 months, but psychologically it’s inevitable to be disappointed.
I’m staying positive and hopeful

[JohnnyBorg]

Hi guys,
I’m back home and recovering from surgery.
According to the doctor, it was a success.
He implanted me a Coloplast Titan 20+1RTE.
The pain is manageable but urinating stings as hell. I know it’s normal after catheter removal but oh boy it hurts.
I also know that I shouldn’t worry too much about size at this stage, but it looks too small compared to my size right the day before the surgery.
I was 14cm BPL and now semi-inflated looks like 8 or 9.
What surprised me the most is my proximal and distal measurements: 12 Proximal and only 9 distal.
I read a lot about recovering lost size post surgery cycling aggressively for 6-12 months, but psychologically it’s inevitable to be disappointed.
I’m staying positive and hopeful

Welcome Toronto83!! The burning after urinating SUUUUUUCKS. For me it took longer to shake that symptom than I was expecting (about 4 weeks or so, don’t remember exactly but I documented it in my own journal). I hope yours resolves faster than mine did!

Things are so misleading at your post-surgery stage. I have an MPP so my size was pretty much exact after surgery, but because you have an IPP you’ve got your cycling journey in front of you to gain things back!

Ice ice and best of luck in these early stages!