Update - one month out...

[readyforchange]

Hi all.

So the good and the bad news.

The good: No infection, no issues from the swelling, and the abdominal pain subsided. Everything aesthetically looks terrific.

The bad/difficult: The level of swelling has made it difficult to do much with the pump. I am unable to get a good grip on the pump now. I am about 4 weeks out of surgery. I was able, with the assistance of another, able to get it pumped. Thereafter, I haven’t been able to. The issue appears to the pump sitting somewhat higher. The other issue is that I’m have a lot of trouble with the pump sitting in the far rear corner.

I go to Dr. Kramer on Monday morning...i really hope he is able to pull the pump down. The placement is very concealable but makes pumping difficult. This is scary and I really would like to get cycling. I hope he can tug on the pump to dislodge somehow from the higher uppers and it’s just one time sitting in the case.

Thanks guys!

[Snoozdoc]

Good Luck!!

Same issue!! Pump position (high/low/anterior/posterior) and deflate block orientation (left/right/front/back) are absolutely critical. Especially if you have a strong cremaster reflex and pump is inaccessible when scrotum is very tight.

If only:

1. Cremaster reflex could be permanently ablated

2. Perhaps a single orchiectomy (ball removal) to leave more room for pump

3. Somehow have a dissolvable suture to keep pump in good place until pseudocapsule forms and pump stays properly oriented.

Anyway, hopefully as many folks say, time will heal all.

[marlow13]

Had the same problem but a member here Garypaxton4 said he used a damp/moist washcloth to get a better grip. I tried it and it worked for me. That’s was some of the best advice I’ve got here so far...makes it a lot easier to grip where ever the bulb is located.