tobenormalagain wrote:Hello all. I am a very healthy 55yo man who has suffered with ED since probably my late 20s/early 30s. Sadly, I have a very high sex drive and though still able (inconsistently) to achieve an erection, its duration is usually very short and penetration is out of the question. All the known treatments have been very disappointing and my sexual performance (or lack of) have caused untold stress, anxiety, worry, self esteem loss, and a great deal of relationship/marital problems. I have been in denial for far too long and sooooooo want to have normal, fulfilling sexual life again. I have an appointment in several months with a highly regarded implant surgeon and though I am scared as hell at having my $*ck sliced open, I am beyond desperate (I'm doing this for me). Please tell me I'm doing the right thing and that you have no regrets. Thanks friends
After you’ve exhausted the other options, which apparently you have, I think you’ll find going bionic fairly simple, easy, and rewarding.
If you were worrying about getting your pecker sliced open, don’t. That’s not what happens. Depending on surgeon you’ll get either a little incision on the scrotum or a little incision on top of dick, about where the pubic bone is. All the work is done from there. No chopping on the penis.
You’ll have some swelling. And bruising. And shrinkage at first. And soreness. Pain varies between none/almost none to where are my damned pain pills?!!! It seldom lasts and even the guys on here who had to deal with pain seem to think it was all worthwhile.
Do your due diligence. Read a lot of stuff by frequent poster Lost Sheep. Read old stuff, and don’t be afraid to post questions you have if you can’t find answers. The more you know beforehand, the easier the transition and recovery will be.
The night before surgery and the drive to hospital or surgical center can be tough. If you know what’s going to happen, what the recovery will be like, and how great it is to shed the label of “impotent” it all becomes a cakewalk.