So, I am a few weeks out and, of course, questions keep popping into my head.
The recent one that is kinda stuck there is about the ball/pump that I will squeeze.
Is it uncomfortable? I mean, it is right between your legs so I imagine it takes some time to get used to.
Can you feel it all the time? Is is strange to sit? Is it noticable?
I keep looking for videos or photos and allI can find is cock photos, which does not seem to help me understand this part.
Sorry if this has been answered before. I did a search and was unable to find this one.
Thanks guys!
Tell me about the ball
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Tell me about the ball
52. Lived in Miami for 19 years, Pattaya Thailand for 5 and now living in Angeles City, Philippines.
We get one life. I chose to live it. But tired of living it with this ED. Implant surgery done on May 9th 2023 with Dr Clavelle
We get one life. I chose to live it. But tired of living it with this ED. Implant surgery done on May 9th 2023 with Dr Clavelle
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My answers:
1. It may have been a bit uncomfortable at first. I'm 4-5 months out. I don't notice it at all.
2. Not noticeable to me at all.
3. Go on YouTube, Clavell has a number of videos. There are probably others.
1. It may have been a bit uncomfortable at first. I'm 4-5 months out. I don't notice it at all.
2. Not noticeable to me at all.
3. Go on YouTube, Clavell has a number of videos. There are probably others.
Born 1966. PDE-5s since age 40. Decreasing efficacy age 50. Started on Trimix 2022 - variable response even at high doses. Coloplast Titan 11/1/22 Dr. Yafi UCI, submuscular/ectopic reservoir. History of hypertension. Married, Nevada.
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As I mentioned in your other thread, I have a Titan Touch. The experience w/the AMS will differ and others can provide that insight.
I have no problem inflating or deflating my Titan. My pump is placed perfectly between my nuts and it's easy for me to squeeze the pump to inflate the implant one handed.
This required a little but not a lot of practice on my part.
Here's a link to a YouTube video on my docs website which demos the inflation & deflation of a Titan Touch. You may have to "sign in" to see the video: https://youtu.be/Ls1fe7jRAzo
Some people w/the AMS complain that their bulb is "too hard" to press early only.
I never had that problem w/my Titan. I normally squeeze the pump bulb 30x's to inflate my implant to max with 1 or 2 touch up of 5-10 squeezes every 30 mins or so.
Deflation is a 2 hand operation. It is more difficult to do than inflation but, again just requires some practice.
I have no problem inflating or deflating my Titan. My pump is placed perfectly between my nuts and it's easy for me to squeeze the pump to inflate the implant one handed.
This required a little but not a lot of practice on my part.
Here's a link to a YouTube video on my docs website which demos the inflation & deflation of a Titan Touch. You may have to "sign in" to see the video: https://youtu.be/Ls1fe7jRAzo
Some people w/the AMS complain that their bulb is "too hard" to press early only.
I never had that problem w/my Titan. I normally squeeze the pump bulb 30x's to inflate my implant to max with 1 or 2 touch up of 5-10 squeezes every 30 mins or so.
Deflation is a 2 hand operation. It is more difficult to do than inflation but, again just requires some practice.
Age 73. Started taking 5 mg Cialis daily in 2000. Minor ED started in 2021. Major ED problem started in 2022. Coloplast Titan (20 cm w/1cm RTE) implanted infrapublicly on 01/24/2023 by Dr. Edward Karpman (El Camino Urology Medical Group, Mt. View, CA).
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Zenmasterdj wrote:So, I am a few weeks out and, of course, questions keep popping into my head.
The recent one that is kinda stuck there is about the ball/pump that I will squeeze.
Is it uncomfortable? I mean, it is right between your legs so I imagine it takes some time to get used to.
Can you feel it all the time? Is is strange to sit? Is it noticable?
I keep looking for videos or photos and allI can find is cock photos, which does not seem to help me understand this part.
Sorry if this has been answered before. I did a search and was unable to find this one.
Thanks guys!
You will feel it for some time and it will take a while to toughen up the scrotum to operate it. I also felt mine on bumpy rides. My pump is very low and in the back. doctors differ on this though. This is a good video for the AMS implant but the Titan is similar and the part about inflating can be used. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwp0YfSLxIU It has a real man operating the device.
Good luck and welcome to the site.
Injections failed. Implanted 3-21-18 AMS 700 LGX 21 + 1 RTE 100 cc reservoir 6.5" L 5" G Dr. Kramer.
Proximal Perforation Sling Repair 4/13/21 Dr. Broghammer
66 years young.
Will show and tell and talk with others.
Proximal Perforation Sling Repair 4/13/21 Dr. Broghammer
66 years young.
Will show and tell and talk with others.
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Which kind of procedure will you have? Infrapubic or penoscrotal?
Mine is as penoscrotal and the pump placement is perfect. Low and behind the original neighbors. I cannot be seen (though, as is the case will all pumps, it can be felt by an exploring partner). I did consult with Dr. Perito who told me that using his infrapubic technique i would need to “pull the pump down” in the initial stages. The surgeon i chose said i’d not need to do this with the penoscrotal approach, which was true. It’s perfectly placed, with even the pump release valve in a perfect ergonomic position when placing my right hand down to deflate. (i don’t have to twist my hand or the pump). The IP guys overall seem happy with their results it seems, that’s just my experience.
My scrotum was tender and sore for about a full month when sitting. I used a donut cushion which greatly helped. 9 weeks postop now and i don’t feel a thing typically. I rode my motorcycle for the first time about a week ago and there was some pressure there i could feel causing me to have to shift my weight.
Basically, in short order it will become part of you and you won’t notice it under everyday circumstances.
Mine is as penoscrotal and the pump placement is perfect. Low and behind the original neighbors. I cannot be seen (though, as is the case will all pumps, it can be felt by an exploring partner). I did consult with Dr. Perito who told me that using his infrapubic technique i would need to “pull the pump down” in the initial stages. The surgeon i chose said i’d not need to do this with the penoscrotal approach, which was true. It’s perfectly placed, with even the pump release valve in a perfect ergonomic position when placing my right hand down to deflate. (i don’t have to twist my hand or the pump). The IP guys overall seem happy with their results it seems, that’s just my experience.
My scrotum was tender and sore for about a full month when sitting. I used a donut cushion which greatly helped. 9 weeks postop now and i don’t feel a thing typically. I rode my motorcycle for the first time about a week ago and there was some pressure there i could feel causing me to have to shift my weight.
Basically, in short order it will become part of you and you won’t notice it under everyday circumstances.
Active, athletic 63 years old. Sexually, still 33 in my mind and spirit. Pills and injections all worked, until they didn’t. Diagnosed with veinous leakage in 2022. Coloplast Titan. 22 CM. No RTE. Peno-scrotal. Implanted 1/4/23. Dr. Clavell.
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I think you'll find the answers may be a little different for everyone. I'm 4 weeks post surgery and I'm not aware of the pump at all except when I feel my ball sack and there it is. The first week or so I was swollen and it was difficult to feel the entire pump and especially the deflate button, but that has all resolved, I have an AMS 700. My doc let me start cycling at 2 weeks. The bulb was difficult to fully squeeze when I first started cycling and I had trouble finding the deflate button. Once I hit week 3 it's been a breeze.
The first 2 weeks until my follow appointment were the worst, mostly because being partially inflated and pointing my penis up with snug underwear was very uncomfortable and I also had very painful urination the first couple weeks. Really no big deal in the total scheme of things.
Good luck and don't fret too much about what might be. I also worried about how it would feel with foreign objects implanted in me, but it has been no issue for me.
The first 2 weeks until my follow appointment were the worst, mostly because being partially inflated and pointing my penis up with snug underwear was very uncomfortable and I also had very painful urination the first couple weeks. Really no big deal in the total scheme of things.
Good luck and don't fret too much about what might be. I also worried about how it would feel with foreign objects implanted in me, but it has been no issue for me.
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wyatt99 wrote: I'm 4 weeks post surgery and I'm not aware of the pump at all except when I feel my ball sack and there it is.
This is me, just over 3 weeks post and I'm not aware of the pump at all. Like ThailandBound, I have penoscrotal by Dr. Clavell and the pump seems to be perfectly placed just to the left of the midline just a shade behind my port side testicle. I can easily move it behind the starboard testicle if I'd like to, but it's not an issue either way. From the day after my surgery when I took off the wrapping I could easily find and identify all parts of the pump and deflation button without pain.
It does feel like a hard marble now, but I've not attempted to do anything with it until directed to by Dr. Clavell, so I'm not sure how hard it will be to pump.
It can't be seen inside my scrotum, although I would assume getting out of a hot tub with no suit on in mixed company and an interested party looking right there might see #3.
2/22/23 AMS 700 CX 21cm + 1.5cm RTEs. 58 yrs old, wife of 37 yrs. Penoscrotal. 100ml Conceal reservoir. Dr. Clavell. Pills failing and went right to implant, skipped the injections. 12 mos. later: 7 1/2" x 5 3/4"
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Jage64 wrote:wyatt99 wrote: I'm 4 weeks post surgery and I'm not aware of the pump at all except when I feel my ball sack and there it is.
It can't be seen inside my scrotum, although I would assume getting out of a hot tub with no suit on in mixed company and an interested party looking right there might see #3.
I think we must like the same kind of parties Jage.
The fun part is now i don’t have to sit in the hot tub for awhile to actually have something obvious and hanging there!
Active, athletic 63 years old. Sexually, still 33 in my mind and spirit. Pills and injections all worked, until they didn’t. Diagnosed with veinous leakage in 2022. Coloplast Titan. 22 CM. No RTE. Peno-scrotal. Implanted 1/4/23. Dr. Clavell.
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ThailandBound wrote:I think we must like the same kind of parties Jage.
I'll be scheduling a visit to our favorite nudist resort this fall and plan on living out this scenario in person.
2/22/23 AMS 700 CX 21cm + 1.5cm RTEs. 58 yrs old, wife of 37 yrs. Penoscrotal. 100ml Conceal reservoir. Dr. Clavell. Pills failing and went right to implant, skipped the injections. 12 mos. later: 7 1/2" x 5 3/4"
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Yes, you are going to feel it for a while, maybe 3-4 months until the two boys get used to a neighbor. You'll always know it's there, but it won't bother you unless you sit wrong.
Nov. 8, 2019
4+ years, Coloplast Titan OTR
Married 36 years to my beautiful young bride
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4+ years, Coloplast Titan OTR
Married 36 years to my beautiful young bride
Always here to answer questions if you PM me