Scheduled for implant on 2/28

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Lunatech
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Scheduled for implant on 2/28

Postby Lunatech » Wed Feb 13, 2019 3:26 pm

Well I just got back from my pre-op visit and found insurance is covering my implant (all but the remaining out of pocket max on policy) so I'm go for surgery on 2/28. Using Dr. Terlecki with Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston Salem, NC. Good meetings with him, good reviews and he does 2-4 per week so while not mega high volume he does quite a few every year. He only uses AMS and that's OK because after all my research I was wanting the 700 LGX and he agreed that is what he will use. Nervous but excited. I know recovery can be rough but the outcome will be so much better. My loving wife is behind me 100% and her being an NP in the WFBH system helps as she know what to ask more than I do and understands aspects I don't. It's funny, we have an agreement that she handles medical (having a Master's degree in Nursing and licensed NP) and I handle all house/car maintenance (degree in Robotics and state licensed electrician). We compliment each other very well. She excited about the outcome as well. She's 8 years younger than me and her "drive" is still really high so we're looking forward to getting some miles on the implant. :D

I've kicked around the idea of posting a recovery diary here but havn't decided yet. There are many that have and I really appreciate all they've wrote and the insight they've provided into the recovery aspect but I'm not sure if the same basic info needs to be rehashed or if it will be beneficial. I'm sure I'll give some updates but now sure how often. What's the general consensus with everyone here on that? I don't want to wear out my welcome but want to help others all I can in their decision making process. I will report on my experience with Dr. T. and so far it's been great. Well enough rambling for now.
49 years old at time of implant, Suffering from ED 10+ years, Implant surgery 2/28/19 AMS 700 LGX 18cm with 4cm RTE by Dr. Terlecki at WFBMC in Winston Salem NC

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Re: Scheduled for implant on 2/28

Postby WyoMan » Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:01 pm

Hi Lunatech,
Congratulations on deciding on implant. Welcome to the brotherhood!
Your mentioned that your wife is "100% behind you..." and that she "is excited about the outcome also...." is great to hear. and very encouraging! I surprised my wife when I started using Trimix, and again when I looked for an implant. But now 3 1/2 months after implant she told me she is glad I had it.. That was music to my ears. She saw the frustration I had when trying to adjust the doses and then the failure. And we are older too. (75, 70 years old)
Wyoman
80; married 57 years; HBP well controlled, overweight. Prostate Arterial Embolization Jan 2017: No indication of cancer. Injections failed. Implanted Nov. 2, 2018. Dr. Karin Dolan, Billings, Mt. AMS LGX 15 cm+2 2.5 cm RTE. 65 ml reservoir.

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Re: Scheduled for implant on 2/28

Postby GruffHunter » Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:37 pm

Hey congrats! Stay in touch with us daily as you go through all the emotions pre-and post op!
Gruff Hunter, 59, Titan (24 cm + 1 inch extenders) implanted by Dr Gross, 07 Jan 2017. Gay/open marriage, Chester, VT, USA

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Re: Scheduled for implant on 2/28

Postby tomas1 » Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:41 pm

I also like to give periotic updates. My wife seems ambivalent about my progress through the stages of ED.
Today she did mention how I hated it when she would say "I don't think it'll work".

That was a downer even when it did work.
I told her it won't happen anymore.
85 years
Inject testosterone weekly.
Implant on 1/22/19 by Dr Avila.
Scrotal, hor. incision just over 1"
18cm AMS 700 CX, 3.5cm RTE 100cc res
Gleason 6 prostate cancer. Monitoring it for now.
Update: On my last biopsies the cancer wasn't found.

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Re: Scheduled for implant on 2/28

Postby Lunatech » Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:47 pm

Wyoman, yeah she's been with me through my entire ED journey (married going on 23 years). It was tough for her and I both in the beginning. Thought it was all in my head and she thought I didn't find her attractive anymore (which isn't true as she's a hottie). I finally convinced her I was crazy attracted to her (again she's a hottie and works hard keeping in shape) and the problem was with me. She was amazed when I actually tried the shots as she didn't think I'd take a shot in my junk and she just sat there dropped jawed when I told her I was wanting to look into an implant as nothing else was/has worked. You can read about my ED journey here : https://www.franktalk.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=11827

GruffHunter, I've been keeping up with your pre and post op journey though your posts here. They've been a great help. I'll start a new thread as time gets closer. Right now just excited and (finally) nervous. By finally nervous I mean I wasn't 100% sure it was all going to come together until today and now that it is, well that makes it real.
49 years old at time of implant, Suffering from ED 10+ years, Implant surgery 2/28/19 AMS 700 LGX 18cm with 4cm RTE by Dr. Terlecki at WFBMC in Winston Salem NC

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Re: Scheduled for implant on 2/28

Postby needhelp » Wed Feb 13, 2019 7:01 pm

Lunatech wrote:Well I just got back from my pre-op visit and found insurance is covering my implant (all but the remaining out of pocket max on policy) so I'm go for surgery on 2/28. Using Dr. Terlecki with Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston Salem, NC. Good meetings with him, good reviews and he does 2-4 per week so while not mega high volume he does quite a few every year. He only uses AMS and that's OK because after all my research I was wanting the 700 LGX and he agreed that is what he will use. Nervous but excited. I know recovery can be rough but the outcome will be so much better. My loving wife is behind me 100% and her being an NP in the WFBH system helps as she know what to ask more than I do and understands aspects I don't. It's funny, we have an agreement that she handles medical (having a Master's degree in Nursing and licensed NP) and I handle all house/car maintenance (degree in Robotics and state licensed electrician). We compliment each other very well. She excited about the outcome as well. She's 8 years younger than me and her "drive" is still really high so we're looking forward to getting some miles on the implant. :D

I've kicked around the idea of posting a recovery diary here but havn't decided yet. There are many that have and I really appreciate all they've wrote and the insight they've provided into the recovery aspect but I'm not sure if the same basic info needs to be rehashed or if it will be beneficial. I'm sure I'll give some updates but now sure how often. What's the general consensus with everyone here on that? I don't want to wear out my welcome but want to help others all I can in their decision making process. I will report on my experience with Dr. T. and so far it's been great. Well enough rambling for now.


Im so happy for you. I wish I could pull the trigger. Soon you'll be a new man
61 years old, single, Charlotte NC, Had a penile fracture. Implant scheduled for April 17. Dr Terlecki Winston-Salem, NC

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Re: Scheduled for implant on 2/28

Postby Lunatech » Wed Feb 27, 2019 1:31 pm

Just got a call from surgical services and I'm scheduled tomorrow at 5:45am. Can't believe the time is finally here. I'll keep y'all updated....
49 years old at time of implant, Suffering from ED 10+ years, Implant surgery 2/28/19 AMS 700 LGX 18cm with 4cm RTE by Dr. Terlecki at WFBMC in Winston Salem NC

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Re: Scheduled for implant on 2/28

Postby MK1965 » Wed Feb 27, 2019 3:17 pm

Lunatech wrote:Just got a call from surgical services and I'm scheduled tomorrow at 5:45am. Can't believe the time is finally here. I'll keep y'all updated....


Lunatech,
Good luck on your surgery tomorrow and best wishes for speedy recovery.
Keep in touch at least with short notes about recovery.

MK
IPP 9/5/18; TITAN OTR 18 +1cm RTE,Prostate Ca at 51 y/o; RARP 11/2/16, ED Post RP, Cialis, Viagra, VED,TRIMIX painful, BIMIX ineffective,lost 2+ inches of length after RP. Revision 12/2/20 by Dr Clavell, AMS 700 CX, L 21 R 21+1.5 RTE.

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Re: Scheduled for implant on 2/28

Postby David_Webb » Wed Feb 27, 2019 6:50 pm

Congrats Luna!

Looking forward to reading your updates when you feel up to blogging. Days 3-5 were the hardest for me post-op. Stretch out those pain killers if you can to get over hump.

Good luck tomorrow!
New Hampshire, 42, Diagnosed with ED early 20’s. VL Left side, Implanted 7-9-18, Dr. Gross, Titan OTR, 22cm +1 RTE, Penoscrotal.

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Re: Scheduled for implant on 2/28

Postby Mr stuby » Wed Feb 27, 2019 9:12 pm

Congrats.
Prayers to you and wife.
Gods speed!
Mike
74yr.old married 54yrs pc11/13 rad seed implants started ved 1/14 .implanted 11/20/2016 ams lgx 18+1 11 up 8 down 6 1/2 flaccid 7 5/8
local uro sanford health,

s. central N.D.
MIKE


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