Johnnyborg’s Malleable Journey

[JohnnyBorg]

Week 9 - (day early update):

Pain: so, last few days I’ve been a LOT more active socially and been going into the office a bunch more. Unfortunately, I’m finding myself having much more pain and soreness as a result. It seems to stem from needing to wear the compression boxer briefs to conceal the Rigi10. This has been okay for short stretches, but long days cause me quite a bit of discomfort still. I’m trying to figure out if there’s a better option, but the only way I’m able to conceal the Rigi10 effectively right now is with the compression shorts. I basically am in a position where I’m forced to choose between comfort and concealment. I don’t think I’d have the same issue with the Genesis - this is definitely a big negative with the Rigi10 right now.

It’s odd to me to still be dealing with this pain about 9 weeks out. Trying to stay patient but if this continues on without improvement for another couple months, I’m going to seriously consider revision to a Genesis or honestly to an IPP, purely from the standpoint of being able to go about my life without so much discomfort.

Travel to Atlanta: I’m not stoked to be going back to Atlanta as I mentioned in my previous post. Hoping to have erosion ruled out as a possibility for my pain, I think it’s unlikely but another issue I’m noticing is I feel like my glans is slightly crooked. I don’t remember if it’s always been this way or not. For anyone considering an implant, I highly recommend you take pre surgery photos! I regret not doing that.

Anyways, not feeling great this week overall. Had a good couple weeks last two weeks but things have gone downhill a bit since Wednesday.

[Kodixx]

JohnnyBorg, sorry you're still experiencing that kind of pain and discomfort. Have you thought about becoming a baggy pants guy ? Apologies if you've covered that in previous posts. I know that's not very 'GQ', but I found that baggier pants gave me more room to work with and I didn't need to contain my junk so tightly. My problem was extended swelling and hematoma, but that kind of pain from tight clothing stayed with me longer than most guys. Sounds corny, but remember recovery is often two steps forward, one step back. Hang in there and hope things turn out for the best with Hakky.

- Chuck

Week 9 - (day early update): I’m trying to figure out if there’s a better option, but the only way I’m able to conceal the Rigi10 effectively right now is with the compression shorts. I basically am in a position where I’m forced to choose between comfort and concealment. It’s odd to me to still be dealing with this pain about 9 weeks out. Anyways, not feeling great this week overall. Had a good couple weeks last two weeks but things have gone downhill a bit since Wednesday.

[JohnnyBorg]

JohnnyBorg, sorry you're still experiencing that kind of pain and discomfort. Have you thought about becoming a baggy pants guy ? Apologies if you've covered that in previous posts. I know that's not very 'GQ', but I found that baggier pants gave me more room to work with and I didn't need to contain my junk so tightly. My problem was extended swelling and hematoma, but that kind of pain from tight clothing stayed with me longer than most guys. Sounds corny, but remember recovery is often two steps forward, one step back. Hang in there and hope things turn out for the best with Hakky.

- Chuck

Week 9 - (day early update): I’m trying to figure out if there’s a better option, but the only way I’m able to conceal the Rigi10 effectively right now is with the compression shorts. I basically am in a position where I’m forced to choose between comfort and concealment. It’s odd to me to still be dealing with this pain about 9 weeks out. Anyways, not feeling great this week overall. Had a good couple weeks last two weeks but things have gone downhill a bit since Wednesday.

Thanks Chuck! The issue is related to the angle at which the Rigi10 hangs - if it had a better bend angle, I could get away with looser fit underwear.

I’m testing out separatec underwear right now as more of a “middle ground” solution between compression boxers and regular underwear. My pants would be really odd if they got any baggier - I actually have lots of room in the thigh and groin already and notice the issue is definitely at the underwear level.