New Guy

[sooner]

Gentlemen,
Thanks for all the frank discussion and advice. I've been lurking here for a while and decided it was time to join in since I've benefited greatly from your open discussion.

I've had ED since peyronies changed my life in the late nineties. I had surgery to correct 90-plus degree bend in 2004. Now I'm straighter, but shorter from the surgery. Oral meds are not working like they used to. Injections are bearable but inconvenient and generally not acceptable. I'm now doing vacuum therapy and daily Cialis as preparation for implant to make sure there is open space for the prosthesis.

My surgeon has done implants for a while, but I don't know how many. I've already trusted him once with the peyronies surgery, but after reading here, I'm not sure he's the right man for the job. In our last discussion he said he does not insert the prosthesis into the head of the penis. I'm thinking that will cause "floppy head." I go back to him later this month.

Any comments or suggestions? Thanks in advance to a great group of guys.

Sooner

[rschweiger]

Hi sooner, welcome aboard.
You have found a life time of wisdom in this sight, and many here w/more knowledge then me as I am only 5 months post implant but from what I've. read and my own implant does extend into my glans....
Best wishes on your journey.
Rich.

[bob1138]

Welcome to FT Sooner,

First a bit of my Implant History.
I was implanted with the Coloplast Titan in December 2007 after developing ED Post-Prostatectomy in 2004.
I opted for the Implant after trying other ED Treatments without satisfactory results.
My Implant completely corrected my ED and restored my sex life and the emotional bond with my wife.
In general, Implant surgeons recommend the Coloplast Titan for men with Peyronnies Disease and for men
with an erect penile length of 7 inches or greater since the Titan is made of a stronger material (Bioflex).
The final determination will be made by you and your URO.
One suggestion I would make is to find a highly regarded and experienced Implant Surgeon and, if possible, speak with some of his Implant patients.
This approach worked very well for me and many of my FT Implant Brothers who are now proud members
of Dave's "Brotherhood of Bionic Boners".
I also welcome you to join us in the FT Chat Room.
Hope this has been helpful.
Happy New Year

Bob

P.S: Please feel free to PM me if you need more info.

[radiodec]

Research you urologist well. Experience, patient remarks, and other data that is available.

As a data point, implanted with AMS700 LGX, 8 weeks ago. The tips definitely go well into the glans (head); this was one of the first things my urologist checked on his followups. No floppy head here. Note, my implant need was from a radical prostatectomy.

With that sad. Happy News Years, and good fortune in your research and decisions

Dave

[treifsnyder]

Hi New Guy,
I shopped extensively, and thought about who to do my implant, considering the very factors you are considering. I wanted to avoid infection, maximize length and sensitivity, get a good cosmetic result from the guy who was the best (or I was told was the best) in the world...or at least the country. It's a hard decision, and no one can exactly tell you what's best for you.

I can tell you I went to Andrew Kramer, a very high volume penile implant surgeon at U. Maryland- he's one of the best. Perfect result, perfect outcome. The staff he has is superb. If you can make it to Baltimore, you're going to the best the world has to offer as far as penile implants- I can safely say that after having done years of research prior to taking the plunge. By the way, I was a prostate CA "victim" or patient- now I'm cured and "fixed" as far as the ED goes. Good luck.

Tom

[antelope]

For any medical professional, I recommend you start with their academic credentials. Being an intellectual or an academic achiever might not be a predicter of bedside manner, but I think "smarts" provide an excellent foundation for a physician. My uro is Summa Cum Laude from Tulane; my internist (in addition to being an all-SEC lineman!) had a 4.0 in med school; my cardiologist was Dean's List at Univ Texas and in med school, and did his cardiology residency at Vanderbilt. And the list goes on. Not too shabby. Only the best for this old fart!

Greg