In 2002, I had an emergency Fem Fem bypass. What that means is, I had a synthetic artery run from my right fermoral artery to my left fermoral artery. This bypass runs right above the base of my penis. I am talking to a doctor about a Titan/3 piece, but he is concerned about the placement of the reservoir. The most I got from him was that he would discuss with a Coloplast rep to find out if it had ever been an issue that they have encountered. So...I'm curious if anyone had heard of this problem? And has anyone had a 2 piece Titan implanted?
The best I can hope for is that they do the 3 piece implant, in patient, with a vascular specialist on standby. Or do the 2 piece. Seems a little scary, since this bypass has been working fine for 18 years. I hate to screw it up.
Thanks for any input you might have for me.
Has anyone had this issue???
Has anyone had this issue???
64 years old. Began experiencing ED in 2007. Pills worked well until 2012. Began injections in 2018. Could not maintain through completion. AMS Ambicor implanted June 9, 2021 by Dr Michael Wierschem at Baylor, Scott, and White, Plano, Texas. Single.
Re: Has anyone had this issue???
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55yo, NYC. ED started at 40. 50 units BiMix + Atropine (Pap 30/Phen 6/Atr 0.2). Prostaglandins caused aching. Doses increasing. A cock ring helps. Phallosan Forte tension devise to maintain size. Eager to talk about implant experiences.
Re: Has anyone had this issue???
I don't think there is a problem. I think the scrotal cut approach will keep any cutting away from that area. There is no cutting in that area. The surgeon just pushes a pocket up into your abdomen between layers with his finger to place the reservoir. Now,, I had a hernia surgery after my implant. I warned the hernia surgeon to be sure she stayed away from my reservoir and tubing while doing the hernia repair. Same hospital as the implant so she did consult with my implant doctor before cutting.
I am not a doctor. This is just what I have learned along the way. Watch implant videos to see the procedure.
I am not a doctor. This is just what I have learned along the way. Watch implant videos to see the procedure.
82, good health, RP 7-2017, all nerves taken , PSA 0.05, 4-18,, .07 1/19,.05 4/19, .03 11-21, .04 11-23, implanted 4-1-18, Infra-pubic, AMS lgx 15 cm with 5cm rte. Implant at USC Keck. Dr Boyd and Dr Loh Doyle 6.5 x 5, 800 AUS 7-21-20
Re: Has anyone had this issue???
oldbeek wrote:I don't think there is a problem. I think the scrotal cut approach will keep any cutting away from that area. There is no cutting in that area. The surgeon just pushes a pocket up into your abdomen between layers with his finger to place the reservoir. Now,, I had a hernia surgery after my implant. I warned the hernia surgeon to be sure she stayed away from my reservoir and tubing while doing the hernia repair. Same hospital as the implant so she did consult with my implant doctor before cutting.
I am not a doctor. This is just what I have learned along the way. Watch implant videos to see the procedure.
My concern is the reservoir and it's normal location. Hopefully, by the time I meet with my doctor again, he will have consulted with others and have a plan. We don't meet again until March 2nd.
Thank you for your input. I will update. I hope no one else has this particular issue. That bypass was placed due to my left illiac artery being blocked and a clot thrown into my right ankle cutting off blood flow to my foot. 9 hours of emergency surgery. I'm lucky I have a left foot. It happened in 2002.
64 years old. Began experiencing ED in 2007. Pills worked well until 2012. Began injections in 2018. Could not maintain through completion. AMS Ambicor implanted June 9, 2021 by Dr Michael Wierschem at Baylor, Scott, and White, Plano, Texas. Single.
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