ElbowRoom's Implant Experience Journal

[UpNorth]

I admit I’m finding the ice tough. I have the freezer bags of frozen popcorn, but I can’t put them directly on the dressing as they form condensation and will get things wet. If I use a blanket or towel between then it doesn’t seem very cold. Suggestions?

I haven’t felt a huge need for ice yet, but probably because I’m still mostly numb. But that doesn’t mean I shouldn’t be doing it for the swelling. Will I get better results from the ice once the mummy wrap is off later today?

Happy it’s working out good.

Use a pillow case to wrap ice. With the drain still in it is probably helping with pressure.

[Ephi82]

I admit I’m finding the ice tough. I have the freezer bags of frozen popcorn, but I can’t put them directly on the dressing as they form condensation and will get things wet. If I use a blanket or towel between then it doesn’t seem very cold. Suggestions?

I haven’t felt a huge need for ice yet, but probably because I’m still mostly numb. But that doesn’t mean I shouldn’t be doing it for the swelling. Will I get better results from the ice once the mummy wrap is off later today?

Wrap your bag of frozen popcorn in a light dish towel and ice, ice, ice, even if you don’t think you need to. Ice was the most effective pain management method for me and I only needed to take 4 narcotic pain killers ( oxy) congrats on taking the big step! I think you’re going to love the results!

[ElbowRoom]

Day 2:

Probably 200ml fluid drained so far. It’s starting to look less like blood and more translucent, so a good sign.

I didn’t sleep much, but not from pain. In fact, pain so far has been mild, though I know that might change as the block wear off. I took a half of a 7.5mg Hydrocodone last night to get ahead of any pain, probably unnecessary. I took 440mg of Naproxin this morning for any pain and to hopefully help with inflammation.

my glans is a little cold, and a baby sock over it seems to be helping. I can feel the tips of the implant sitting just at the base of the glans, I assume they will seat higher up as I start cycling.

i woke up with things feeling much firmer than the 30% inflation has been…I have had good morning erections the past few months, and it seems like maybe I have some residual erectile function on that regard, unexpected but yay!

The wrap comes off later today, I expect an accident scene. I’ll post a pic when that’s done. After that the drain comes out and I can shower Saturday, it will be sponge baths until then. I’ll also start pulling the pump down Saturday — expecting that to be no fun.

Tuesday I meet with Dr. Hakky’s assistant and learn to cycle. After that I’ll get my daily dose of cycling pain, then meet back with Hakky on 11/12. Not sure when I’ll be cleared for sex, but expecting the standard 6 weeks for a PS surgery. I’m not in too big a hurry as I don’t have a partner at the moment, but it’s always good to be ready…

Here’s my current setup…David Archy pocket briefs with a slit cut just below the waistband, baby sock in place:

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[ElbowRoom]

I admit I’m finding the ice tough. I have the freezer bags of frozen popcorn, but I can’t put them directly on the dressing as they form condensation and will get things wet. If I use a blanket or towel between then it doesn’t seem very cold. Suggestions?

I haven’t felt a huge need for ice yet, but probably because I’m still mostly numb. But that doesn’t mean I shouldn’t be doing it for the swelling. Will I get better results from the ice once the mummy wrap is off later today?

Wrap your bag of frozen popcorn in a light dish towel and ice, ice, ice, even if you don’t think you need to. Ice was the most effective pain management method for me and I only needed to take 4 narcotic pain killers ( oxy) congrats on taking the big step! I think you’re going to love the results!

Thanks, will do! So far my pain has been minimal, except when urinating. I took a half a 7.5mg hydrocodone last night and some Naproxin this morning. It might get worse when I unwarp this afternoon and as the blocks fully wear off.

[GoodWood]

Congrats!! Seems like everything has been textbook smooth so far.

Like you, I found I didn’t really need any of the narcotic pain meds prescribed. I seemed to do fine with 600mg Ibuprofen every 6 or 8 hours. Ice packs round the clock were soothing. And a baby sock over the glans helped with sensitivity.

Congrats on the morning wood around the implant. That’s great news.

[Kodixx]

ElbowRoom, wow you're doing great !

- Chuck

[body2body]

Wow, start cycling so quick after the surgery?

My doc told me wait for 6 weeks and as a matter of fact it wasn´t until week 5 when I was able to feel my release button and manage to push it, due to swollen layers and scrotum.

What is the sense of cycling so quick? Regaining size better?

[Texas Otter]

Elbow Room, Congratulations on your outcome. I have similar pre-op measurements and use a vacuum erection device and cockrings after pumping to maintain size for +/- 30 minutes. Did you use a vacuum erection device before surgery?

[Wooody]

Congrats and welcome to the club ElbowRoom! Sounds like you're progressing well, with minimal pain. That's great. Good luck with your continued healing!