Going in for a consultation in 2 weeks just had a few questions

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Stanstrong73
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Going in for a consultation in 2 weeks just had a few questions

Postby Stanstrong73 » Sun Aug 30, 2020 3:59 pm

Hello guys so here goes nothing
I’m 47 years old and a type two diabetic my numbers have been pretty good but these days Russell the love muscle hasn’t been acting the way he used to
I’ve tried Viagra so far and also Cialis although they do help someone I can’t seem to get a full erection...
So for the last four months now I’ve been doing extensive research on other methods and it looks like an implant may be the best route to go because like a car as much as I try and help the situation it will only worsen if I don’t take care of it now

So my questions are as follows
In your experience how long after consultation did it take for the doctor to set up surgery
Also as far as ejaculation goes are you still able to experience the feeling of ejaculation with the pump inside
New to the Group 47 years old from New Jersey hoping to find an answer to my issue asap
Its looking like the implant pump may be the way to go

hopeful_future
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Re: Going in for a consultation in 2 weeks just had a few questions

Postby hopeful_future » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:15 pm

Hi there, welcome!

How long it takes to get a surgery date will depend on a bunch of things...Who your doctor is, what your insurance situation is, your current medical conditions, etc. In my experience, it was about 6 months from first consultation to surgery date, but covid happened in the middle so it could have been faster. Seriously, though, this is a one-way trip...nothing good will come of rushing it. Since PDE5s work on you to some extent, you could try seeing if the dose can be adjusted to give you erections. Implants are great if you can't get an erection, but they're not the same. Nothing is better than a natural erection in terms of sensation, time, and trouble.

I haven't had a chance to try mine out for ejaculation, but I am not concerned that I will be unable to orgasm. Skin sensation and pressure are somewhat similar to what they were before. As far as ejaculation goes, there's no alteration to the urethra or prostate...Don't imagine there will be much change. Maybe a little more uncomfortable before and during orgasm if your scrotum tenses (most guys seem to do that), due to the new neighbor inside your sack. At least until you get fully used to the pump.
39yo, ED since sexually active, moderate to severe. Bisexual. Pills helped a little, trimix and muse failed. Implanted 8/25/20 by Dr. Karpman, 22cm+1RTE Titan Touch.

newbie443
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Re: Going in for a consultation in 2 weeks just had a few questions

Postby newbie443 » Sun Aug 30, 2020 7:55 pm

Welcome. Good info posted above. A bit to add. Insurance varies from state to state and employer to employer. So you need to see what your requirements for implant are by your insurance company before they will approve. And see if your employer has an exclusion for implants. Many require injections failing before approving or testing to show physical damage. My local uro's do no testing other than UA for ED and treatment only. Things really vary a lot. Cash pay is different. But again that varies a bit also. Weeks to months depending on the doctor.

If you suspect you are not having nocturnal erections you might consider starting Vacuum Erection Device (VED) therapy to prevent loosing size. There are a lot of documents worth reading in the general section of this forum. And the search function works pretty well. And of course ask any questions you have here. Best of luck going forward with this and let us know how thing are going.
Injections failed. Implanted 3-21-18 AMS 700 LGX 21 + 1 RTE 100 cc reservoir 6.5" L 5" G Dr. Kramer.

Proximal Perforation Sling Repair 4/13/21 Dr. Broghammer

66 years young.

Will show and tell and talk with others.

Stanstrong73
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Re: Going in for a consultation in 2 weeks just had a few questions

Postby Stanstrong73 » Sun Aug 30, 2020 8:11 pm

Newbie443
Thanks for the additional info I checked with my insurance company and the surgery is fully covered. I’m not really a fan of injecting my myself let alone my meat lol... I’m a type 2 diabetic so with all the research I’ve been doing tells me that the implant may be my only course of action
I’ve tried 2 of the 3 major pills and I only get 30 percent of an erection .. no fun at all not even by myself smh
New to the Group 47 years old from New Jersey hoping to find an answer to my issue asap
Its looking like the implant pump may be the way to go

newbie443
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Re: Going in for a consultation in 2 weeks just had a few questions

Postby newbie443 » Sun Aug 30, 2020 9:51 pm

Stanstrong73 wrote:Newbie443
Thanks for the additional info I checked with my insurance company and the surgery is fully covered. I’m not really a fan of injecting my myself let alone my meat lol... I’m a type 2 diabetic so with all the research I’ve been doing tells me that the implant may be my only course of action
I’ve tried 2 of the 3 major pills and I only get 30 percent of an erection .. no fun at all not even by myself smh


I hear you friend. I really wanted pills or injections to work and be able to dial in a 1 or 2 hour natural erection. But it did not happen. So implant was only way to return function. Good to hear that you have coverage. Will they approve with out injections? Are you using a VED? The reason I ask is there are at least 2 papers on VED use prior to implant to help restore or maintain size. May let your surgeon implant larger cylinders. Study showed biggest gain in the first 2 weeks then slowed a bunch after that but still had gains to 6 weeks. Just letting you know and something to try while you are waiting. Depends mostly on how long you have had ED and how much and recent lose you have and may prevent lose while you wait.

You may need some tests before surgery but that varies also. And as was said it depends on when insurance approves the surgery and how soon the surgeon can schedule it. I was seeing a local uro for injections for about 3 months. He was new and could have done the implant 2 weeks after an office visit if I paid his business office the 4-7k they said insurance would not or underpaid. I decided to wait and go with a more experienced surgeon.

If you have any other questions please ask. There are some good threads on this forum with questions to ask you surgeon. If you need to talk to someone let me know and I'll PM you my phone number. Best of luck going forward with this.
Injections failed. Implanted 3-21-18 AMS 700 LGX 21 + 1 RTE 100 cc reservoir 6.5" L 5" G Dr. Kramer.

Proximal Perforation Sling Repair 4/13/21 Dr. Broghammer

66 years young.

Will show and tell and talk with others.

Stanstrong73
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Re: Going in for a consultation in 2 weeks just had a few questions

Postby Stanstrong73 » Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:03 pm

Newbie443
Thank you again for replying again I appreciate it a lot
I actually don’t know what a Ved is I guess I need to research some more
And I wouldn’t mind speaking in person
So please Pm me if and when you can
New to the Group 47 years old from New Jersey hoping to find an answer to my issue asap
Its looking like the implant pump may be the way to go

newbie443
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Re: Going in for a consultation in 2 weeks just had a few questions

Postby newbie443 » Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:11 pm

PM sent. Look in the upper right hand corner for Private Message. Don't know if you need more posts to receive PM's but I remember something about 7 posts or more to send.
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Injections failed. Implanted 3-21-18 AMS 700 LGX 21 + 1 RTE 100 cc reservoir 6.5" L 5" G Dr. Kramer.

Proximal Perforation Sling Repair 4/13/21 Dr. Broghammer

66 years young.

Will show and tell and talk with others.

newbie443
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Re: Going in for a consultation in 2 weeks just had a few questions

Postby newbie443 » Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:39 pm

https://www.amazon.com/YDL-SEXRJZ-Mater ... 68&sr=1-10

Get one with a gauge like the one above. I had an electric one and it would over pump. Try to stay around 5 hg. Not sure on that number so check with the guys on the VED section of this forum. You will most likely need an after market softer slip on base as you will be leaving the on for 10 minutes at a time. Ask about that over there also. May come wit a bit of lube to seal the base and work. Shaving will help also. Look for the paper in the general section of this site for the paper on how to use for maintaining size before implant. Be careful not to over pump you can cause damage.

https://file.scirp.org/pdf/ASM_2013012514045982.pdf

That is the paper and method I used and I did gain using it.
Injections failed. Implanted 3-21-18 AMS 700 LGX 21 + 1 RTE 100 cc reservoir 6.5" L 5" G Dr. Kramer.

Proximal Perforation Sling Repair 4/13/21 Dr. Broghammer

66 years young.

Will show and tell and talk with others.

SW0110
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Re: Going in for a consultation in 2 weeks just had a few questions

Postby SW0110 » Wed Sep 02, 2020 12:55 pm

Definitely start using a vacuum erection device now. I used both a ved and traction. They stretched me out and got me about an extra inch at surgery date. It also helped my peyronies curve so that after my implant I was pretty straight.

Down side is all the time it took. I would spend a lot of time in my basement. My kids thought i was having a porn fest. I did post a sign on basement door. Enter at own risk. Grandpa might be nekkid so come on down if you want to be scarred for life.

All kidding aside, I would spend a couple hours a day in traction and at least 30 minutes a day using a ved. I am a believer. Best thing is 1.5 years after implant, I have no idea where I hid those 2 items. Kids will get a laugh when they open a box and find them one day.

Over time the implant fixed all my issues and I am close to my pre ed size. Love my implant. Period.
18 cm plus 1 rte titan installed March 2019. Revision March 2020 by Dr. Andrew Todd, Richmond KY. He replaced the titan with an AMS 700 LGX 18 cm cylinder plus 2 rte for 20 cm total length.

DougAnd
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Re: Going in for a consultation in 2 weeks just had a few questions

Postby DougAnd » Fri Sep 04, 2020 2:30 pm

So my questions are as follows
In your experience how long after consultation did it take for the doctor to set up surgery
Also as far as ejaculation goes are you still able to experience the feeling of ejaculation with the pump inside (quote)
Stand,
It takes about 4 weeks from your " yes you need an implant" visit until they put you under and away you go. But it is a very busy month, lots of tests and several doctors involved.
The only difference is that your ejaculation is delayed until your brain gets used to the implant. But you'll squirt just as strong and as long as before.
Good choice in my opinion no regrets here except I waited too long.
LGX 18cm+3cmRTE 8 / 8/18 by Docs Saracino , Prody of FL Disfigured by Implant. Married 31 years, Functionally impotent 2+ years. 4" day of surgery now 7" inflated after VED 6.5" without. Pump moved 12/4/18 by Dr Kata


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