The End.

[RMJ9224]

Can't you get a new one now ?

He can, chances are they want him to heal first and make sure the infection is fully cleared before trying again,. I've seen people go quiet some time before being allowed to be reimplanted again. I think the typical time frame is usually between 3 and 6 months.

Unless an implant is placed after removal, the corpora immediately begin to close and scar internally.
stmfttr

This is 100% correct however i'm surprised your surgeon didnt discuss of ways of minimizing this scaring tissue from forming while your waiting. Aggressive use of vacuum devices during recovery can slow/prevent the build up of scar tissue in the corpera. There was one user on here who was given and i quote a "medevil looking stretching device" that they were told to use constantly over their recovery period between implants, i think they went on for about 9 months or so and when it was time to get reimplanted they had lost no length at all and successfully managed to keep the scaring tissue to a minimum. There are options... i would definately have this chat with your surgeon and if they say nothing can be done get a second a opinion.

Also just to clear it up, a revision is anything from replacing the whole device because it went faulty to moving/changing something on the original device. infection rates seem to dramatically rise with anything beyond the first implant.

[cbinspok]

Stmfttr
Damn brother, So very sorry to hear this. Do the best you can, we are sending prayers. I had an infection too soon after my first surgery and one after my second surgery, I still am suspicious of the hospital there were some yellow flags.
Its scary try the ved !?
Best of luck, keep us in the loop.