4th week post penile implant and going Bionic So I went back to UCLH last week for my first check-up post penile implant and for an education in using the pump. My healing/recovery has been pretty good - the stitches have disappeared and everything looks neat and tidy. Little to no pain. All good. ...

16 days post-op update A quick update - 16 days post-op Pros - so far so good: - Little to no pain (stopped all drugs) - Stitches fully disolved and wound looking very neat - Happy to be a bit more of a 'shower' than 'grower' - Now enjoying both showers and baths - Follow up with hospital to show m...

7 days post op and so far so good So 7 days post op and feeling pretty good. I have been taking the antibiotics as prescribed but have been steadily reducing the pain killers each day. I had two painful episodes but both because the dog jumped on my lap - bullseye on my sensitive area! (Note to sel...

Day 3 post-op: A brief update Hi there - the discussion in this post has broadened out somewhat - not to worry, that is the beauty of Franktalk - open and educational - it is good to share! For those in the FT community who are keen to follow my recovery journey (I know there are a lot of examples ...

DONE IT - UCLH came good in the end - NOW BIONIC So I finally got my implant yesterday (07.01.2023) after a few minor set backs. I was well looked after by Prof Ralph and his great UCLH team. I was implanted with the AMS 700 LGX 18+2 and experienced only mild pain. Now back at home and looking forw...

Not part of the bionic brigade yet.... Unfortunately I did not receive my implant yesterday. Despite the nurses and train strikes I got up to UCLH in good time but was scheduled for afternoon surgery and the last of the day. Apparently an emergency came in and I was bumped off the list. Professor R...

Countdown -1 (Thursday afternoon)

So cross-fingers no cancellations. Off to London shortly. An overnight stay then to UCLH for 11am (Friday) and the real countdown to going bionic.

See you on the other side - will provide updates along the way

Thanks for kind comments Coutdown -4 days (Monday morning) I am really hoping my Friday implant operation will not be cancelled what with train strikes and now travel chaos (snow in UK). I have booked a hotel on Thursday evening in London to try to get an early start, although not required to get to...

So, a week from today I hope to be Bionic – my implant has (finally) been scheduled for Fri 16th Dec to be performed by Professor Ralph at UCLH in London. Winding the clock back... I had a radical prostatectomy back in 2019, apparently nerve-sparing. The operation fortunately got rid of my cancer, c...