Why make the bulb so hard to pump?!

[David_Webb]

I’ve read countless posts on people having a hard time getting the pump to function after implant. Most people advise it will get easier over time and it gets “broken in” but why the hell make it so difficult to begin with at the factory? Or why not have a break in done at the end of the manufacturing?

Pretty much all of my anxiety and doubts at this point are around being able to break in this marble that will forever control my sex life. Has anyone tried to reach out to the manufacturer and ask for an explanation? Seems like it could easily be made with softer material to start to avoid the issue altogether.

I know it’s too late for me but is their an option for a different bulb? I can’t image being older with arthritis and having to get this thing working. I’m sure I will need a revision in the future and would definitely want a easier unit. I just don’t see the reasoning behind making it so hard... it’s not like my sack is accidentally squeezed on a regular basis that would cause an unwanted inflation.

I’m not clear to cycle for another 2 weeks but I’ve been trying to squeeze the bulb in every bath I take just to try and soften it up but it’s like a marble. Just seem like terrible design and these companies should listen to their customers and fix the issue. I’ll have to try and reach out to someone at Coloplast and see if they can provide some insight to why they designed this to cause pain.

[Happy Toy]

I agree 110% ! I have only gotten mine to work one time at about week 3 and then I couldn't get it down, finely had to go to urgent care to get deflated after trying for three days. It just shouldn't be that hard to use! I go in this Wednesday for my activation, can't wait to see if it is as hard for the doctor to operate as it is for me. The other thing that I notice is that sometimes the bulb seems much fuller and harder then at other times. I have squeezed it as hard as I can and still can not get it to work, very frustrating!!! I just hope there is nothing wrong. Will let you know after my appointment how it's going.
Andy

[justanotherdrumber]

I’ve read countless posts on people having a hard time getting the pump to function after implant. Most people advise it will get easier over time and it gets “broken in” but why the hell make it so difficult to begin with at the factory? Or why not have a break in done at the end of the manufacturing?

Pretty much all of my anxiety and doubts at this point are around being able to break in this marble that will forever control my sex life. Has anyone tried to reach out to the manufacturer and ask for an explanation? Seems like it could easily be made with softer material to start to avoid the issue altogether.

I know it’s too late for me but is their an option for a different bulb? I can’t image being older with arthritis and having to get this thing working. I’m sure I will need a revision in the future and would definitely want a easier unit. I just don’t see the reasoning behind making it so hard... it’s not like my sack is accidentally squeezed on a regular basis that would cause an unwanted inflation.

I’m not clear to cycle for another 2 weeks but I’ve been trying to squeeze the bulb in every bath I take just to try and soften it up but it’s like a marble. Just seem like terrible design and these companies should listen to their customers and fix the issue. I’ll have to try and reach out to someone at Coloplast and see if they can provide some insight to why they designed this to cause pain.

Your bulb is probably "marble hard" because you were left partially inflated by your surgeon following your surgery. This is not uncommon.

I cannot recommend trying giving the bulb (an extra) squeeze in every bath you take just to try to soften the bulb up.

If you "are" successful in squeezing the bulb you will add extra fluid into already inflated cylinders with each compression .

As others have found out, you may not be able to deflate the implant on your own . It can be embarrassing to require your urologist help to deflate after you inform them you were pumping prematurely against their orders.....
..... or you could endure un-necessary pain for a couple weeks until your scheduled activation appointment and hope they don't notice you're over inflated !

Once you are deflated the bulb really shouldnt be "too" difficult to squeeze (again).

It's a fallacy to perceive that you squeeze the bulb completely on each compression until the sides touch in the middle. Slight compressions can easily move fluid from the reservoir to the cylinders

[Greg1956]

My thoughts on why the pump bulb is hard. For guys who have implants and are fully healed, does this make sense?

I actually do not think it is the bulb that is hard. When we have implant surgery it is pretty traumatic for our dicks and balls. I have a feeling there are fluids and swelling while we recover that simply don't allow room for more saline to enter our shafts. Even after you are fully recovered, after you have pumped up, the pump bulb gets rock hard when there is no more room for more saline. So, my thought is as we heal and the swelling and fluids dissipate, there is room for the saline so the bulb is easier to pump.

Greg

[David_Webb]

Sorry, I should have been clear in my post... I was deflated at week 2 and I still have a marble. I’ll keep at it and am sure it will get broken in over time it just seems like poor design. I’m in manufacturing and voice of customer should be leading your innovation in every industry.

I am able to get the deflate button pressed and squeeze the saline back as I’ve had backfilling since deflation.

[alibaba]

I agree pump bulbs are very hard to squeeze. I think it is due to a heavy bulb to keep them from failing and a 1 to 1 ratio. If there was a way to design it with more pump leverage and a wide spread ratio I think it would be much easier. Now that my hands are getting weaker, I lay a t shirt on the vanity, flop my balls on top and push down on the pump bulb with my thumbs.

[Larry10625]

I’ve read countless posts on people having a hard time getting the pump to function after implant. Most people advise it will get easier over time and it gets “broken in” but why the hell make it so difficult to begin with at the factory? Or why not have a break in done at the end of the manufacturing?

Pretty much all of my anxiety and doubts at this point are around being able to break in this marble that will forever control my sex life. Has anyone tried to reach out to the manufacturer and ask for an explanation? Seems like it could easily be made with softer material to start to avoid the issue altogether.

I know it’s too late for me but is their an option for a different bulb? I can’t image being older with arthritis and having to get this thing working. I’m sure I will need a revision in the future and would definitely want a easier unit. I just don’t see the reasoning behind making it so hard... it’s not like my sack is accidentally squeezed on a regular basis that would cause an unwanted inflation.

I’m not clear to cycle for another 2 weeks but I’ve been trying to squeeze the bulb in every bath I take just to try and soften it up but it’s like a marble. Just seem like terrible design and these companies should listen to their customers and fix the issue. I’ll have to try and reach out to someone at Coloplast and see if they can provide some insight to why they designed this to cause pain.

I wonder, if they were of a lighter weight material if they would need revisions earlier??? Now that I have been cycling regularly, it is pretty easy to pump.

Larry

[justanotherdrumber]

I’ve read countless posts on people having a hard time getting the pump to function after implant. Most people advise it will get easier over time and it gets “broken in” but why the hell make it so difficult to begin with at the factory? Or why not have a break in done at the end of the manufacturing?

Pretty much all of my anxiety and doubts at this point are around being able to break in this marble that will forever control my sex life. Has anyone tried to reach out to the manufacturer and ask for an explanation? Seems like it could easily be made with softer material to start to avoid the issue altogether.

I know it’s too late for me but is their an option for a different bulb? I can’t image being older with arthritis and having to get this thing working. I’m sure I will need a revision in the future and would definitely want a easier unit. I just don’t see the reasoning behind making it so hard... it’s not like my sack is accidentally squeezed on a regular basis that would cause an unwanted inflation.

I’m not clear to cycle for another 2 weeks but I’ve been trying to squeeze the bulb in every bath I take just to try and soften it up but it’s like a marble. Just seem like terrible design and these companies should listen to their customers and fix the issue. I’ll have to try and reach out to someone at Coloplast and see if they can provide some insight to why they designed this to cause pain.

I wonder, if they were of a lighter weight material if they would need revisions earlier??? Now that I have been cycling regularly, it is pretty easy to pump.

Larry

I agree Larry, my bulb was never that hard to squeeze.

[David_Webb]

As usual the advice of the forum to give it time was right again. I was in a hot bath last night doing my usual prodding of the bulb to try and soften it up and it depressed. Scared me at first cause I didn’t expect to feel the saline moving during operation. My doctor wanted me to wait a couple more weeks so I just gave it a few pumps to get about 80% and then deflated.

Today after work I took another bath and was able to get a grip and pump with one hand up to the point it started to sting a bit in the tip and the bulb wouldn’t pump. Deflated again and will try and leave it alone for the next couple weeks. It feels really good to be pumped and I am relieved the bulb as working now that I know how to grip without pain in the sack. I did slip off the bulb once and it was quite unpleasant but the fear that something was going to break or rip for that split second was rough. Will be sure to be careful and I’m guessing most guys only do that a couple times.

Today is my 4 week milestone and I feel like I could be having sex if my doctor would green light but I’m still grounded.

[justanotherdrumber]

As usual the advice of the forum to give it time was right again. I was in a hot bath last night doing my usual prodding of the bulb to try and soften it up and it depressed. Scared me at first cause I didn’t expect to feel the saline moving during operation. My doctor wanted me to wait a couple more weeks so I just gave it a few pumps to get about 80% and then deflated.

Today after work I took another bath and was able to get a grip and pump with one hand up to the point it started to sting a bit in the tip and the bulb wouldn’t pump. Deflated again and will try and leave it alone for the next couple weeks. It feels really good to be pumped and I am relieved the bulb as working now that I know how to grip without pain in the sack. I did slip off the bulb once and it was quite unpleasant but the fear that something was going to break or rip for that split second was rough. Will be sure to be careful and I’m guessing most guys only do that a couple times.

Today is my 4 week milestone and I feel like I could be having sex if my doctor would green light but I’m still grounded.

Technique is a huge part of the process. Congratulations.