Bigger prosthesis?

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Aemill
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Bigger prosthesis?

Postby Aemill » Mon Jul 06, 2020 11:16 am

Hello,

I have a dilemma. A year ago I was implanted with and AMS CXR (14+6). The legnth of my penis is only little bit shorter than before the operation, however the width is much less than before due to CXR prosthesis. Overall I really like the prosthesis and sex is good but there are two main concerns: the implant is narrower and during sex I dont feel much friction and penis head is a little bit softer even during arousal so I cannot reach orgasm during penetration (also possibly due to narrower prosthesis).

I am thinking about going for a revision to swap for a regular sized prosthesis (AMS CX or Titan). My concern is whether I really need it; the next possible damage to my penis if anything goes wrong; infection, but I am young with good health and other complications; whether my corpora cavernosa is scarred too much to bear a regular prosthesis.

Whats your opinion?

Thank you
Born 1995, VL since 18, pills dont work, injections provide good 20 minute erection which hurts, implanted AMS CXR 14+6 due to fibrosis

Lost Sheep
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Re: Bigger prosthesis?

Postby Lost Sheep » Mon Jul 06, 2020 11:36 am

I'm afraid our opinions are worth very little in the face of your surgeon's opinion that the CXR was the appropriate choice.

My first opinion is that if he could have implanted a standard CX, he would not have used the CXR. Have you discussed that choice with him/her?

My second opinion is that if you go with a revision, the Coloplast narrow model (I don't remember the name) might give you a bit more girth, but not so much that it is unimplantable.

My third opinion it that replacing a working implant may or may not be worth the risk. Not being able to orgasm is partly a physical plumbing problem and partly a relationship problem. Is there a viable workaround that is satisfying to you both? In that way, you could avoid the risk and expense of another surgery.

Good luck. It is a tough decision.
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Aemill
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Re: Bigger prosthesis?

Postby Aemill » Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:49 pm

Thanks for feedback. The surgeon told me he can do a revision in 2-3 years for a normal implant when it wears out. I have seen medical papers where they did the revision in 6 months and everything went fine.
Born 1995, VL since 18, pills dont work, injections provide good 20 minute erection which hurts, implanted AMS CXR 14+6 due to fibrosis

oldbeek
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Re: Bigger prosthesis?

Postby oldbeek » Tue Jul 07, 2020 12:25 pm

I also had a nice fat erection when using trimix , but with extreme pain. A natural blood filled penis swells all over and gives you the round fullness and girth. I had a prostatectomy where the nerves were removed and now have the flat shaped penis, much less girth and soft glans because of no blood to fill things up. Try working with Cialis or viagra or trimix gel. I have not tried trimix gel because of the pain trimix injectable gave me. They may help. I also played with cock rings to trap more blood. There is some numbness and loss of feeling for a while after implant. ( see:: posts about not being able to orgasm). I had the same thoughts about going to a larger diameter titan. My surgeon said it only makes 1-2 cm difference and what I am missing is the natural expansion of my blood vessels. Implants are not perfect but it is all we have to work with now. Good luck.
82, good health, RP 7-2017, all nerves taken , PSA 0.05, 4-18,, .07 1/19,.05 4/19, .03 11-21, .04 11-23, implanted 4-1-18, Infra-pubic, AMS lgx 15 cm with 5cm rte. Implant at USC Keck. Dr Boyd and Dr Loh Doyle 6.5 x 5, 800 AUS 7-21-20

LeRoastBeef
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Re: Bigger prosthesis?

Postby LeRoastBeef » Tue Jul 07, 2020 2:27 pm

Can I ask you Oldbeek, What was your experience of using a ring with your implant?

Did you run into any problems combing the ring with the implant?
Implanted with AMS 700 lgx, 2021.
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oldbeek
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Re: Bigger prosthesis?

Postby oldbeek » Wed Jul 08, 2020 1:30 am

I used one that was adjustable.. Soft nylon with a slip knot stop. My wife got weirded out about all my bionic features. It did make my glans expand.
82, good health, RP 7-2017, all nerves taken , PSA 0.05, 4-18,, .07 1/19,.05 4/19, .03 11-21, .04 11-23, implanted 4-1-18, Infra-pubic, AMS lgx 15 cm with 5cm rte. Implant at USC Keck. Dr Boyd and Dr Loh Doyle 6.5 x 5, 800 AUS 7-21-20

LeRoastBeef
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Re: Bigger prosthesis?

Postby LeRoastBeef » Wed Jul 08, 2020 6:19 am

Oh well, I can understand her perspective I suppose.

Reassuring to hear that it did work at least,
Thank you
Implanted with AMS 700 lgx, 2021.
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