Long term inflation protocol

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gene308
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Long term inflation protocol

Postby gene308 » Mon Mar 25, 2019 9:43 am

I was implanted with an AMS 700 CX. Oct 4 2019. I am very happy with the result. I found FT very useful and comforting in making this decision. Thank you all.

I was given a six month post operative protocol.. Inflate once a day to mild discomfort which I am observing. I was wondering what if any protocol I should use after 6 months? My doctor had me inflated 60-70 percent for 2 weeks after surgery. I expect the inflated cylinders cut off blood flow to any remaining erectile tissue. I am totally dependent on the cylinders for any erection.

My question is do I need to regularly inflate the device to maintain size and health.?. How often? For how long? Do I run the risk of wear on the device and speed the need for revision. Those of you with long term experience please advise
Thanks
Gene308 married 43 years AMS 700 CX 21cm+2cm Implanted 10/04/2018 Dr James Hotaling (surgeon) and Mariah McCafferty, (Surgical Nurse and AMS rep) , University of Utah

dg_moore
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Re: Long term inflation protocol

Postby dg_moore » Mon Mar 25, 2019 2:23 pm

I got my Titan in 2008 and have never used it (see signature). I asked Dr. Kramer about inflating, and he advised me to "inflate it every now and then to keep things stretched and healthy." I inflate mine every couple of months for a minute or so, and every time it seems to be just fine.
Dave, 80, Maryland - Implant (Titan) 2008 by Dr. Andrew Kramer (failed Sept 2020) - never used due to a stroke that, among other things, ended my sex life.
Life is not the way it's supposed to be, it's the way it is.

tomas1
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Location: Tempe, AZ

Re: Long term inflation protocol

Postby tomas1 » Mon Mar 25, 2019 2:33 pm

I think it's good to inflate now and then just to prevent encapsulation of any parts.
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.

gene308
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Re: Long term inflation protocol

Postby gene308 » Mon Mar 25, 2019 4:30 pm

Thanks guys.. seems that at least 2-3 times a month will keep me healthy
Gene308 married 43 years AMS 700 CX 21cm+2cm Implanted 10/04/2018 Dr James Hotaling (surgeon) and Mariah McCafferty, (Surgical Nurse and AMS rep) , University of Utah


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