May 1st surgery, pumping questions

[justaguy]

Hey guys!
I am scheduled for May first to receive the AMS 700 LGX by Dr Milam in Vancouver, Wa. Medicare kicked in March 1st and I had an approval by 10:00 AM. that morning! Good news as I was worried they would not cover me. I bought a cheapo hand pump and have been trying to be consistent but I have read that I can do damage to my unit. I can achieve just under 6.5 " in the pump with some mild discomfort and the base of the pump pushing well into my fat layer. Not super fat but its there. So is there danger of harm? what sort of harm? Is there really a benefit or am I wasting my time?
I am told that a representative from AMS is present at the surgery to assist with proper sizing which I think is a good sign. On posts in this site I read referring to RTE's but I dont know what that is.
Thanks in advance!
Also how do I find my posts a few days later? I think I miss replies after my posts are a little outdated...

[tomas1]

I don't think there's a problem with pumping prior to surgery.
Just don't try to get more than you've ever had because the surgeon should measure you at time for surgery and that's hopefully what you'll end up with.

About RTEs, I ended up with a lot more than I wanted. I think it affects how the erection hangs.
My wife said it should point up more. She should know.

I guess you can click on your name and see all your posts. Go to the one you want to check and you should be on your post.

[Lost Sheep]

JustaGuy, welcome to the forum.

RTE - Rear Tip Extender. Implants come in size increments (3 cm I believe) and if you need something between the sizes available, a rear tip extender is added to the longest implant that is shorter than what you need. The RTE is basically a shim to get the implant to properly fill out your Tunica Albuginea.

There is a vocabulary thread on FrankTalk in the General Discussion section
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9123


Some damage you can do from excess vacuum is edema. It looks like a blister on your penis (at least it did when I did it to myself). Mild edema will resolve itself in a few days if you stop using the vacuum device. Bruising or hematoma is worse and I do not know how it has to be to be a permanent injury.

Stretching the penis by vacuum or mechanical means to the point of tearing tissue is VERY BAD. I cannot speak authoritatively on the subject by education or experience, but others here can and have posted on the subject.

Vacuum therapy prior to surgery is somewhat controversial. Many Doctors do not recommend it, but few discourage it. Most say, "Do it if you want, but don't expect it to help". I disagree, having found a few articles in medical journals (real, peer-reviewed journals, not popular press) that indicate applying vacuum to the penis can maintain tissue health and perhaps restore elasticity, recently lost size and also may make insertion of the implant easier for the surgeon (which may make recovery more comfortable for you).

Check out the section on Vacuum Therapy. It is a wealth of information and NOT just for using the V.E.D. for sex, but for pre-op (and post-op) therapy, as well. Note that post-implant use of a V.E.D. is even more controversial than pre-op use.

When I first found FrankTalk, I took a couple weekends to read through a few years of posts/threads with titles that looked informative. I recommend this. It gives one a better basis for forming question and understanding the answers.

As you approach your surgery, you have time to prepare yourself mentally as best you can.

Do not be discouraged by any stories you find of problems. Just prepare to keep your mind positive, your surgical site clean and antiseptic and that you are committed down a path that only goes up (double entendre intended).



Edited to add: I just looked at your other post and see that you posted a similar question Jan 4 2019. (I thought your name sounded familiar). I answered you then very similarly to the answer I posted today. Did you make the effort to read through old posts/threads? I HIGHLY recommend it. Knowledge is power and the background information you get from reading a mass quantity of information will make your questions more pointed and our answers easier for you to understand.

[oldbeek]

JustaGuy, welcome to the forum.

RTE - Rear Tip Extender. Implants come in size increments (3 cm I believe) and if you need something between the sizes available, a rear tip extender is added to the longest implant that is shorter than what you need. The RTE is basically a shim to get the implant to properly fill out your Tunica Albuginea.

There is a vocabulary thread on FrankTalk in the General Discussion section
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9123


Some damage you can do from excess vacuum is edema. It looks like a blister on your penis (at least it did when I did it to myself). Mild edema will resolve itself in a few days if you stop using the vacuum device. Bruising or hematoma is worse and I do not know how it has to be to be a permanent injury.

Stretching the penis by vacuum or mechanical means to the point of
tearing tissue is VERY BAD. I cannot speak authoritatively on the subject by education or experience, but others here can and have posted on the subject.

Vacuum therapy prior to surgery is somewhat controversial. Many Doctors do not recommend it, but few discourage it. Most say, "Do it if you want, but don't expect it to help". I disagree, having found a few articles in medical journals (real, peer-reviewed journals, not popular press) that indicate applying vacuum to the penis can maintain tissue health and perhaps restore elasticity, recently lost size and also may make insertion of the implant easier for the surgeon (which may make recovery more comfortable for you).

Check out the section on Vacuum Therapy. It is a wealth of information and NOT just for using the V.E.D. for sex, but for pre-op (and post-op) therapy, as well. Note that post-implant use of a V.E.D. is even more controversial than pre-op use.

When I first found FrankTalk, I took a couple weekends to read through a few years of posts/threads with titles that looked informative. I recommend this. It gives one a better basis for forming question and understanding the answers.

As you approach your surgery, you have time to prepare yourself mentally as best you can.

Do not be discouraged by any stories you find of problems. Just prepare to keep your mind positive, your surgical site clean and antiseptic and that you are committed down a path that only goes up (double entendre intended).



Edited to add: I just looked at your other post and see that you posted a similar question Jan 4 2019. (I thought your name sounded familiar). I answered you then very similarly to the answer I posted today. Did you make the effort to read through old posts/threads? I HIGHLY recommend it. Knowledge is power and the background information you get from reading a mass quantity of information will make your questions more pointed and our answers easier for you to understand.

I disagree about the RTE. I have a 15cm implant with 5 cm RTE. 15 cm is far from the longest 700 lgx. The internal dimension into my cruse is 5 cm. From the pubic bone out is 15cm. The RTE s were used to get the inflation tubes in the proper spot for an infra pubic installation. I was implanted at a facility with 5 surgeons doing implants. The RTEs were not used because they didn't have the proper size. Ended up with exactly what I started with ,6inch.