ED in rear view mirror - Bionic Transformation - Day 1

[AnotherOldFart]

I figured I’d sit down and write out a full, detailed story about my recent penile implant journey because I know there are a lot of guys here who are considering this step or have already gone through it, and sometimes the little details really help.

Back in December 2020, I had a robotic prostatectomy. The surgery itself went well, but like so many men, it left me with erectile dysfunction that just wouldn’t improve no matter what we tried. To be honest, some of the ED problems had already started creeping in even before the prostatectomy, so by the time two full years had passed, the frustration had really built up for both me and my wife. Intimacy had become almost nonexistent, and it was weighing on us emotionally. After many long conversations, we finally agreed it was time to look into a penile implant as a permanent solution.

That’s when we found Dr. Miguel Simpson here. From the very first appointment, we felt confident. He was patient, thorough, and answered every single question we had without rushing us. After interviewing two different surgeons, we both knew without any doubt that he was the right choice.

The big day finally came on March 27, 2026. I checked into the hospital, and at 11:00 AM sharp I was wheeled into the operating room. The whole procedure for the implant took only about 45 minutes through an infrapubic incision. Everything went exactly as planned. I stayed overnight so they could keep an eye on me and remove the drain tube the next morning. By noon on March 28th I was already discharged and walking through my own front door by 12:30 PM. It felt almost surreal how smoothly it all went.

The preparation Dr. Simpson gave us before surgery made a huge difference. He provided a very detailed packet with both pre-op and post-op instructions that covered everything. My wife and I took it seriously. We went out and bought four big bags of frozen peas, and she had some fun with it — she made bright “Ice, Ice Baby” Post-it notes and stuck them on the TV and microwave so I wouldn’t forget. For the first three days, every time I was awake I stuck to the schedule religiously: 20 minutes icing the incision and penis, 20 minutes off, then repeat. I also forced myself to do lots of slow, gentle walking around the house even when I didn’t feel like it, because I knew movement helps with swelling and recovery.

Since I donated a kidney to an acquaintance 16 years ago, I’m always cautious with anti-inflammatories. I mostly used acetaminophen and only took ibuprofen when absolutely necessary, alternating the two. The amazing part? My pain never went higher than a 2 out of 10 the entire time. I had very minimal bruising and almost no swelling, which I was really grateful for. The only time I needed anything stronger was two Hydrocodone tablets before bed on the second and third nights. After that, regular Tylenol was enough.

Today, April 14th, I went in for my first post-op visit. Dr. Simpson was very pleased. He said the incision is healing beautifully and the pump is sitting in an ideal position in the scrotum. Right now it’s being kept at 50% inflated. I go back on April 20th to have it deflated and to start learning how to cycle it properly. I’m excited but also a little nervous about that next step.

At olg age, I still consider myself pretty lucky. I stay active, walk every day, eat well, and try to keep in decent physical shape. This whole experience has me feeling optimistic about the future. It’s been a long road from the prostatectomy to this point, but I truly believe this implant is going to open up a new chapter for my wife and me.

I also want to say how grateful I am for this forum. Reading everyone’s honest stories, questions, and updates over the past several months has been incredibly helpful and reassuring. And none of this would have been possible without my amazing wife, who has been my rock through every appointment, every worry, and every bag of frozen peas. She’s been supportive from day one, never complaining, always encouraging.

We interviewed two surgeons before deciding, and I can say with complete confidence that choosing Dr. Miguel Simpson was the best decision we could have made. His skill, his team, and the care we received have been outstanding.

I’ll keep posting updates as I start cycling the implant and as we slowly get back to normal life. If any of you guys (especially the older guys or those who had prostatectomy first) have questions or want details about any part of the process, feel free to ask. I’m happy to share whatever I can.

Thanks for reading my long story, brothers. Wishing all of you the best on your own journeys.

[cbinspok]

AOF we're here, we've been there. rest, ice, each day will be better than the last.

[1sfman]

You got it right; rest and ice. I'm 12 weeks out and every day is better than the previous. My only regret is I waited way too long to get the implant (nearly 4 years in my case).

Welcome to the Bionic brotherhood.

[Old Guy]

Congrats. Sounds like you had a good experience. Nice that you were given pre and post op instructions.

[80yearsyoung]

AOF we're here, we've been there. rest, ice, each day will be better than the last.

Very generic either say something helpful or shut up.

His wife left him ice notes on the fridge and he has been icing "religiously" so no need to be redundant...can't hold the urge to reiterate cult mantras ? obviously he isn't waiting for your farty advice

Anyways

Op,
Why are boomers obsessed with icing ? Why is it a topic ?
And tylenol and all that shit ?

[80yearsyoung]

Ice iceee baby icee

[ElbowRoom]

Glad things are going well, AOF. What type and size implant did you receive? What city was your surgery performed in?

[LetoMan]

Congrats and welcome to the brotherhood!