Re: Implant + TEP procedure Journal - 34yr old Australian
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2023 7:43 pm
Hey guys,
I have uploaded some pics, I will explain below. Let me start with, I am putting these here so I can assess the differences in June 2024. Only then, I will assess if it is better to just live with these issues or opt for a revision from Dr Hakky.
First 2 pics - Deflated flaccid Angle and bulge
As you can see, in pic 1, my flaccid sticks out for an inch and then goes down (I have pushed it down as much as I can in the pic). So, it sticks out at about 3pm for one inch and then goes down (when standing) to about 4pm. I can wear it to the left, however, this causes the dog ear to stick out pronouncedly. It also does not move to the right. As you can see in pic 2, when wearing clothes the dog ear sticks out. This looks like an erection, and has caused issues whereby I have to go to the gym wearing long shirts and be constantly self-conscious. When wearing a suit, I always wear a long waistcoat/vest with it, and have to constantly worry about looking like I hav an erection in a professional environment. In the pic I am wearing compression underwear, I have tried two pairs of compression underwear and although it pushes the penis down, the part at the base, and the dog ear, still stick out looking like an erection. I have had issues going to the gym, wearing professional clothes for work etc, watching what I wear when I am around my niece n nephew etc. I have also tried just loose silk boxers, and this causes the dog ear and the shaft to point out. This has affected my quality of life.
Retracted Graft
It is difficult to tell but if you look closely on pic 3, you can see that the right side is thin and slants, it does not inflate fully/properly. In the final pic (I have posted this in another post below as FT only allows 3 pics per post) you can see how my inflated shaft was post surgery, before I had any of these issues - it was nice and round. The surgeon advised that he thinks this is due to the graft retracting/contracting. I have searched the internet and ask doctors, couldn't find much info on retracted grafts at all. I can say that that area is painful and that I get less engorged than I would post-surgery.
If this issue resolved, I think I would be happy.
The surgeon also isn't 100% sure as he did not write which side he put the graft in his surgical notes. There is a slight possibility that it could be scar tissue or a kink, although, I think the surgeon would probably know best.
If anyone has any info on retracted grafts, I would appreciate it. Atm, I am just cycling and using the VED, but have not seen any improvement. The surgeon used a TachoSil graft. I will be starting the Perito exercises soon too. I only feel the stretch on the left side when cycling.
Pain
I still have general pain, a lot of pain after ejaculation (even after the prostatitis issue settled) and pain/tenderness by the frenulum. Really not sure what is causing all this, almost 1 year post-surgery. All I can do at this point is have faith, wait till June 24, then see if it's time to accept everything or opt for a revision.
I have been told to just have sex and enjoy the implant, and so far I have had sex once. However, having sex while anticipating pain is a difficult thing to do. I'm sure you guys with peyronies pain can relate. After ejaculating, I just feel like laying down and will be sore in the tips, shaft, frenulum and perinium area.
Dont let my post put you off implants, I have been going through a tough time and its just hard staying positive. I do anticipate that eventually, the pain, and pain after ejaculation will subside, and I will be able to have an active sex life gain.
On the 22nd Jan, I will be having a video consult with Dr Hakky and will send him my MRI results to review.
I will say, when choosing your surgeon, choose wisely. After doing some research, I found that Dr Perito, who is very well known and high volume has been sued due to having to two men ending up having to amputate their penis! (Coincidentally, I believe my surgeon trained under Dr Perito)You can find the article here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... tions.html
My heart really goes out to those two people.
Thanks for all the support.
J
I have uploaded some pics, I will explain below. Let me start with, I am putting these here so I can assess the differences in June 2024. Only then, I will assess if it is better to just live with these issues or opt for a revision from Dr Hakky.
First 2 pics - Deflated flaccid Angle and bulge
As you can see, in pic 1, my flaccid sticks out for an inch and then goes down (I have pushed it down as much as I can in the pic). So, it sticks out at about 3pm for one inch and then goes down (when standing) to about 4pm. I can wear it to the left, however, this causes the dog ear to stick out pronouncedly. It also does not move to the right. As you can see in pic 2, when wearing clothes the dog ear sticks out. This looks like an erection, and has caused issues whereby I have to go to the gym wearing long shirts and be constantly self-conscious. When wearing a suit, I always wear a long waistcoat/vest with it, and have to constantly worry about looking like I hav an erection in a professional environment. In the pic I am wearing compression underwear, I have tried two pairs of compression underwear and although it pushes the penis down, the part at the base, and the dog ear, still stick out looking like an erection. I have had issues going to the gym, wearing professional clothes for work etc, watching what I wear when I am around my niece n nephew etc. I have also tried just loose silk boxers, and this causes the dog ear and the shaft to point out. This has affected my quality of life.
Retracted Graft
It is difficult to tell but if you look closely on pic 3, you can see that the right side is thin and slants, it does not inflate fully/properly. In the final pic (I have posted this in another post below as FT only allows 3 pics per post) you can see how my inflated shaft was post surgery, before I had any of these issues - it was nice and round. The surgeon advised that he thinks this is due to the graft retracting/contracting. I have searched the internet and ask doctors, couldn't find much info on retracted grafts at all. I can say that that area is painful and that I get less engorged than I would post-surgery.
If this issue resolved, I think I would be happy.
The surgeon also isn't 100% sure as he did not write which side he put the graft in his surgical notes. There is a slight possibility that it could be scar tissue or a kink, although, I think the surgeon would probably know best.
If anyone has any info on retracted grafts, I would appreciate it. Atm, I am just cycling and using the VED, but have not seen any improvement. The surgeon used a TachoSil graft. I will be starting the Perito exercises soon too. I only feel the stretch on the left side when cycling.
Pain
I still have general pain, a lot of pain after ejaculation (even after the prostatitis issue settled) and pain/tenderness by the frenulum. Really not sure what is causing all this, almost 1 year post-surgery. All I can do at this point is have faith, wait till June 24, then see if it's time to accept everything or opt for a revision.
I have been told to just have sex and enjoy the implant, and so far I have had sex once. However, having sex while anticipating pain is a difficult thing to do. I'm sure you guys with peyronies pain can relate. After ejaculating, I just feel like laying down and will be sore in the tips, shaft, frenulum and perinium area.
Dont let my post put you off implants, I have been going through a tough time and its just hard staying positive. I do anticipate that eventually, the pain, and pain after ejaculation will subside, and I will be able to have an active sex life gain.
On the 22nd Jan, I will be having a video consult with Dr Hakky and will send him my MRI results to review.
I will say, when choosing your surgeon, choose wisely. After doing some research, I found that Dr Perito, who is very well known and high volume has been sued due to having to two men ending up having to amputate their penis! (Coincidentally, I believe my surgeon trained under Dr Perito)You can find the article here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... tions.html
My heart really goes out to those two people.
Thanks for all the support.
J